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Making the grade: Looking back at 14 things Worcester needed to do in 2014 Walter Bird Jr.
(Editor’s Note: This is the second of two parts as Worcester Magazine looks back at 14 things it laid out at the beginning of 2014 for the city to accomplish. You can review the first seven online or in our Dec. 31 print edition. In our next issue, Jan. 15, we will lay out 15 things Worcester should do in 2015.)
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he Year 2014 was, indeed, an eventful one in Worcester. The city hired a new city manager and dealt with serious challenges, such as a spate of heroin overdoses that, in the span of a week, claimed 10 lives. From the expected to the unexpected, the city found itself grappling with myriad issues. How do you think the city did? What would you give as an overall grade for Worcester in 2014? Worcester Magazine started the grading process in our last issue of the year, Dec. 31, when we looked back at the first seven of 14 things we had picked way back in the beginning of 2014 for the city to accomplish. This week, we wrap it up with a look at the final seven. You can ultimately decide how much progress the city made. Here are the challenges we laid out — and here is how we think Worcester measured up in meeting them. If you are looking for an effective way to get your toddler to go to sleep at night, start talking about Other Post Employment Benefits. Better known by the acronym OPEB, it is not exactly an exciting topic for kids — or
even adults. Exciting it may not be, but critically important it is. We noted that the city had to keep its eye on the ball in this regard. OPEB basically deals with all the benefits city retirees earn outside of pension, such as health and life insurance. The city established a so-called OPEB Trust Fund to save money as a way to fund its gargantuan debt. As of Dec. 24, 2014 the balance of that trust was $8,457,139.52, according to Chief Financial Officer Tom Zidelis. If that seems like a decent amount, this might put it into perspective: The most recent valuation estimated the city’s unfunded liability at $727,823,149. What’s more, in fiscal 2015, the city put the bare minimum amount, 30 percent of the previous fiscal year’s free cash, that councilors established by way of an amendment to the Five-Point Plan toward OPEB. It amounted to $1,396,994. In fiscal 2014, the city had put $4,351,000 into the fund. The frightening thing is that the city is not required to put one dime toward it. A new rule put in place by the Government Accounting Standards Board about six years ago mandated only that communities report the amount as part of its financial statements. There was and is no required funding of OPEB, Zidelis noted. Pre-funding the liability, he said, is part of the city’s approach to dealing with what is truly a 500-pound gorilla on its back. “The city is looking to building into its operating budget a funding schedule to
address this liability,” Zidelis said. Given it has no requirement to do so, Worcester deserves recognition. However, because of other financial obligations, it scaled back its contribution to the trust fund this fiscal year.
GRADE: B
We challenged the city to not only recognize and acknowledge the artistic talent it has, but to embrace it and encourage it. From young to old, from art to music, the city is teeming with talent. Dancers, musicians, artists — you name it, Worcester has it. It’s annual stART on the Street has mushroomed into a hugely successful affair. So, too, has its winter version, stART at the Station, which is held at Union Station. There are a variety of music venues, too, from The Lucky Dog to Ralph’s to Electric Haze. There is a top-notch museum in the Worcester Art Museum, the worldclass Hanover Theatre and any number of other representations of artistic talent. But how has the city actually done in promoting itself as a hub of creativity? We believe the results have been a mixed bag. One of the biggest failures, in our opinion, was with the commissioning of an art project on the side of the Denholm Building. With so many homegrown resources to draw from,
WOO-TOWN INDE X Ralph’s Rock Diner chosen as the 23rd “Diviest Dive Bar in America” by Impulcity.com. +2
Faulty Grafton Street construction causes asphalt in the road to cave in and damage three cars that drove into the sinkhole. -2
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Three people injured outside Riviera Show Club on New Year’s Day. The strip club made statewide headlines for what police deemed a “large fight.” -4
GRADE: B
We put a recreated Blackstone Canal on our list of things for the city to do in 2014, knowing full well, of course, that it would not come to fruition that year. We wanted to see significant steps taken toward — and support shown for — recreating a truly historic feature. Not everyone is 100-percent behind the idea, for a variety of reasons, but we remain staunch advocates. No one, however, is as fierce in advocating for the Canal District, and a recreated canal, as Canal District Alliance president John Giangregorio. To some, he is a pesky sort; the kind that refuses to take
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the city chose an outsider to create an image that would be seen by thousands of people each day. The result was, depending on your point of view, either wildly successful or a real head-scratcher. Also, we have not seen a real effort on the city’s part to promote and or encourage its music venues. Tammany Hall and Gilrein’s, once considered must-plays for musicians, remain closed and/or shells of themselves. The city, of course, is not in the business of opening businesses, but it most certainly is in the business of encouraging private development. Let’s make 2015 the year of the arts here in Worcester.
Gas prices drop 9.5 cents since last week. Gas prices are now down $1.12 over the past year, with no indication of the trend reversing. +3
The New York Times runs an article congratulating Worcester for turning itself into a college town. +1
The U.S. Olympic luge team plans a visit to the Worcester Common Oval on Friday, Jan. 9 for a luge demonstration. There will be free admission to the rink. +1
Worcester Polytechnic Institute receives $3-million challenge grant for new innovation studio. +3
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OK, so maybe it was a tad corny, but we gave the city - free of charge - the idea for a marketing campaign slogan to help start putting Worcester in the conscious of those who are not from the city. We called it: “Worcester: Love it. Work it. Live it.” So, Worcester, what gives? Where is the aggressive marketing campaign? Where are the bold ideas to aggressively promote everything the city has to offer? Instead, we hear the same tired refrain from the same councilors bemoaning the lack of a coordinated marketing campaign. At-Large councilors Moe Bergman and Konnie Lukes have consistently pushed for the city to market itself. We understand that marketing takes money, but the city has an organization, Destination Worcester, that
GRADE: C-
Ah, a dog park. Remember? We had this on our list when 2014 was still in its infancy. Twelve months later, there is still no dog park. Instead, we heard
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should be able to at least come up with a slogan. Yes, yes, we are stuck on the idea of a slogan. But slogans work. Ask Nike. Look, if a newspaper can sit down and come up with something in five minutes, shouldn’t those who actually get paid to do it be able to do the same? It is wholly indefensible that, year after year, Worcester continues to be without a cohesive plan to sell itself as not just a destination, but the place to be in Massachusetts. Come on, Worcester, let’s do this thing.
excuses as to why it could or should not be in this spot or that. We heard a suggestion of building one in Greenhill Park. Then we heard why it shouldn’t. Then we heard of a plan for Beaver Brook. Then we heard why it would not work. Sadly, it seems like that is what folks hear too often in Worcester: why something will not work, instead of how it could. The latest was a suggestion of looking at Greenhill Park again, only this time putting it near Worcester Tech, which runs a veterinary program in conjunction with Tufts. Should it really be that hard to find a place in the second largest city in New England - one where about 10,400 dog licenses have been issued — where
people can take their dogs, be safe and have fun? No, it should not. We see this as a dismal failure on the city’s part.
GRADE: F
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no for an answer. We say: How is that a bad thing? The city made real progress in going to bat for the project, in our opinion. Councilors recently voted a resolution to ask the state to free up the $3 million that was included in a state environmental bond bill for construction documents attached to the project. The Chamber of Commerce has touted its collaboration with the Canal District. We said last year that Chamber president and CEO Tim Murray could be the key to getting this thing done. We stand by that, and we challenge Murray to keep his pedal to the medal in rallying businesses and making use of his numerous political contacts to keep things moving forward on a recreated canal. The baby steps have started; now we would like to see some wider strides taken. Only the grinchiest of Grinches could fail to see the amazing impact an open body of water could have in the Canal District. We were happy to see the city, as a whole, starting to get behind this effort.
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IN THE JAILHOUSE NOW Twenty-five new corrections officers, including six Worcester residents, are joining the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office after successfully graduating the training program. All 25 took part in a graduation ceremony on Dec. 12 at Anna Maria College in Paxton. Among those making the grade as part of the 42nd graduation class of the sheriff’s Basic Recruit Training Academy, were Nicholas Bastien, Anthony Correa, Alexandria Dahlstrom, Mark Latino, James Mullin and Matthew Coakley. Their class was the seventh to graduate under new hiring standards introduced by Sheriff Lew Evangelidis, according to a press release. Coakley graduated as the recipient of the Paul T. Westberg Banner Award for effort and enthusiasm. Evangelidis praised the recruits as having met “the highest hiring standards” and having completed “the finest training academy” in the state. “With over 6,200 inmates going through the jail doors each year,” the sheriff said, “we look for the best individuals we can find to make our community a safer place and to ensure the public safety of our citizens. Corrections is a hard job with significant challenges. Our success, although difficult to quantify, will be measured by the crimes that are never committed.” — Walter Bird Jr.
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he release of new data showing a spike in Worcester county foreclosures during November has put the housing crisis back in the local spotlight, but the city lost a powerful tool in its fight against foreclosures when the state’s highest court ruled against a Springfield ordinance mandating bankhomeowner mediation last month. The Boston-based Warren Group reported a 203-percent increase in new foreclosure activity in November; 18 percent of statewide foreclosures were from Worcester County. Grace Ross, a local activist who works with the Worcester AntiForeclosure Team (WAFT), said the rise in foreclosures was worrisome, although it was not unexpected, since the city has been struggling with bad mortgages for a long time. “It’s a disaster,” she said. “People don’t know that they can now fight and win.” WAFT tries to stay one step ahead of the banks by checking newspapers for foreclosure notices. Banks are legally required to give homeowners notice of a foreclosure by posting something in their local newspaper – if they don’t, the foreclosure is invalid. Chris Horton, a local activist who works with the group, said even with the jump-start they have on foreclosures, homeowners sometimes panic before WAFT can reach them. “We go to homes with an auction scheduled. We find that a lot of people have given up and left,” Horton said. “There are toys and possessions left everywhere. We once found people burning their furniture in their backyard. The reality is people do not have to do that.” LOOK BACK continued from page 5
Another area where the city came up short in 2014 is with Food Trucks, which means At-Large Councilor Rick Rushton has another resolution to make good on. Rushton is pretty much the lead cheerleader for allowing food trucks at more destinations around the city. Currently, there are but a handful of food trucks — save for the annual Food Truck Festival. The Dogfather is a popular one — a personal favorite of Worcester Magazine. Rushton, however, envisions a city that embraces food trucks and offers friendly ordinances to encourage their success. City Common would seem the ideal place to line up food trucks
Horton, who was arrested last year when he refused to allow officials to enter a home to evict its tenants, said people who give up before working with WAFT or hiring a lawyer are missing an important part of Massachusetts law. A bank filing a foreclosure notice is not the same as a legal eviction notice. Homeowners have the right to go to court to challenge their foreclosure. “The thing people need to know is that a foreclosure is not the end,” he said. “The bank still has to take them to court, and only a judge can evict them. The banks are counting on people to panic and leave.” In addition to state and federal foreclosure law, Worcester City Council passed two ordinances dealing with foreclosures designed to make discourage banks from going through with a home seizure. The first part of the effort is an ordinance that requires a $5,000 bond from a bank when it files a foreclosure notice. If the bank does not provide upkeep to the satisfaction of city officials, the money is used for maintenance and repairs. Ross said the maintenance part of the ordinance is working well, and having the law on the books puts Worcester in a good position among cities dealing with foreclosure. “It’s been an incredibly successful initiative,” she said. “Worcester is unique for having it implemented.” However, the second ordinance, mandatory mediation between the owner of a foreclosed house and the bank, was never enforced. “We’re still not seeing enforcement of the law, so people aren’t seeing the benefit,” Ross said. “It’s a huge loss to the city that it hasn’t been implemented.”
In fact, city solicitor David Moore said the ordinance will never be enforced. The state’s Supreme Judicial Court in Easthampton Savings Bank v. City of Springfield ruled in December that a mandatory mediation ordinance in Springfield was illegal because foreclosure regulation was handled by state law. “The state’s highest court invalidated the ordinance,” Moore said. “Cities can only pass ordinances in areas the state hasn’t regulated.” The mediation as laid out in the Worcester ordinance would have been between a homeowner and a representative of the bank with the authority to make a deal. The bank would have to accept a loan modification unless a foreclosure was proved to be more economically viable. Most area banks will be pleased to hear of the mediation ordinance’s demise. Seven companies recently banded together to sue Worcester and Lynn, which passed a similar ordinance, on the grounds that foreclosure regulation is only legal when it is passed at the state level. None of the banks contacted for this article offered a comment. Although the anti-foreclosure effort was dealt a blow with the death of the mediation ordinance, Moore said the maintenance ordinance will continue to be enforced. The solicitor’s office is drafting an amendment to the ordinance they hope to finish later this month that will put the law on safe legal ground. They won’t be able to work their way around the Springfield mediation precedent, though. “The reason we can do it for one and not the other is because the maintenance ordinance is rooted in the state’s sanitary
code,” Moore said. “On the mediation, it was a bull’s eye right in the heart of the ordinance.” Members of WAFT, which lobbied for the mediation ordinance, make the argument that the focus of the foreclosure debate should be on homeowners. “The bottom line is these are people’s houses, and one way or another they have to stay in them,” Horton said. “[Eviction] would be devastating for them, and devastating for Worcester.” That sentiment is echoed by many in city government. “There’s nothing more frustrating for us as a community than to see a home get foreclosed on and to see a family thrown out,” District 3 City Councilor George Russell said. “The best thing for our communities is to have occupants in homes.” Ross said homeowners who are concerned about their status should come to a meeting of the Anti-Foreclosure Team, which meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 6 p.m. at the Pleasant Street Neighborhood Network Center (PSNNC). “Stop trying to take on the biggest financial institutions in the country by yourself,” Ross said. “You should contact us before the foreclosure. There’s no substitute for meeting with others and hearing that you’re not alone.” Horton said although WAFT has beaten banks in court on behalf of homeowners, and will continue to fight foreclosures, the process is difficult. “[The banks] have to be put in a position where they’re faced with a court case they’re not sure they can win,” he said. “And they’re an arrogant bunch, so it takes a lot to convince them of that.”
during the day. It might also accomplish the much-needed task of ridding the Common of drug dealers and users. In a major city, food trucks are good business, but Worcester has been anti-food truck for a long time. Going back in history, there was a time when food trucks and vendors were a common sight downtown. But now they are not allowed within a certain distance of co-called “brick and mortar restaurants.” The logic behind that is sound: why encourage one food business at the detriment of another. Much like a dog park, however, we believe there are enough bright minds in this city to come up with an agreeable alternative. In 2015, food trucks should be welcomed into Worcester. Right now, they are not.
The last item on our list of 14 things the city needed to do in 2014 involved strong mayor. We called on the city to decide exactly which form of government it desired — and to be up front with its residents about it. The hiring of Ed Augustus Jr. as city manager pretty much put to rest talk of a strong mayor — for now. But it was used as a weapon of sorts during the entire search process. The strong mayor movement reared its ugly head as councilors looked to hire a city manager. At the same time, however, there was a vocal push to retain Augustus. Once that was successful, the strong mayor movement made like a rabbit and disappeared back down its hole. With a city manager in the fold, and with a mayor we believe is effective (Joe Petty has his critics, but Worcester Magazine
believes he has proven more than capable), the move for a strong mayor should effectively be silenced at least for now. Given that we asked the city to either let people decide on a strong mayor or go ahead and hire a city manager, we have to give a halfway decent grade because it did do one or the other. The manner in which the strong mayor talk was used, however, keeps this grade from being perfect.
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The New York Times published an article Jan. 6 titled “Long a College Town, Worcester Now Looks the Part.” The author of the article, Keith Schneider, did not mention how much time he spent in Worcester researching the story, but his rosy view of the city’s bustling downtown and college town atmosphere may have cynical residents rolling their eyes. “A generation ago, Worcester’s weary downtown was an impediment to attracting students, college administrators said. Today, shoppers, office workers and students fill the city’s sidewalks,” says the Times, in a refreshingly optimistic take on the city. The article seems particularly taken with Worcester Common Oval – did you know the ice rink is larger than the one in Rockefeller Center? The unfinished CitySquare project is another highlight of the Times’ summary of Worcester. The article notes that only 1.2 acres of the 12 acre project remain undeveloped, and credits the practice the city has with redevelopment for why the CitySquare project is “developing so quickly.” The Times spends most of the article marveling at the money developers have sunk into downtown. The $76 million Unum tower gets a shout-out, as does St. Vincent’s $30 million Cancer and Wellness Center. The list of projects completed by area colleges is staggering, with WPI, Quinsigamond Community College and Mass College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences getting special attention. The total number is what will get residents’ attention, though $1.3 billion in public and private investment. The Times got a great quote from Frederick H. Eppinger, the president and chief executive of the Hanover Insurance Group, which manages CitySquare development. “We haven’t rushed to rebuild the city,” Eppinger said. “We’ve done it one section of the city at a time so people, particularly our students, can see the change and feel the momentum.” It’s very considerate of Hanover to restrain itself from revitalizing the city all at once, although there are some in the community who might be fine with a speedier plan for success. Still, with the amount of money and national media attention the company has brought to Worcester, they might be forgiven.
WARREN IN WORCESTER:
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren visited Worcester Technical High School on Jan. 5. The first-term senator, who often finds herself mentioned in conversations about 2016 presidential candidates despite repeatedly stating she has no interest in running, took a whirlwind 30-minute tour of the school and seemed impressed. She said after her visit she was “proud of the city of Worcester for investing here.” Worcester Tech has been a magnet for highprofile politicians recently – President Obama visited last year to speak at graduation. Could Warren have been sizing up the school for her own future presidential visit? Only time will tell.
NOT THAT WE’RE BITTER OR ANYTHING: Warren also met with
many local media organizations, but Worcester Magazine’s invitation must have gotten lost in the mail. Maybe the senator visiting the so-called “major dailies” proved police chief Gary Gemme right. Last year Gemme lumped Worcester Magazine, MassLive and GoLocal Worcester together as “minor media organizations” when describing the priority his department gives information requests from reporters. A spokesperson for the senator said this particular visit was “finalized a bit last minute, but we will make an effort to let you know ahead of time when the Senator is in the area.” Other newshounds also commented on the apparent press pecking order while Warren did her thing at Worcester Tech.
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other media outlets, someone may want to call in a code 211 at Telegram & Gazette headquarters, as MassLive has stolen away crime and courts reporter Scott Croteau. The onlineonly publication broke the news Dec. 30 on Twitter, announcing Croteau’s hiring as a “supervisory reporter” - after Worcester Magazine had called them to confirm it. Croteau has a close relationship with WPD Chief Gemme, so it’s possible MassLive gets promoted from “minor media organization” to what Gemme calls “established local media.”
DOCTOR OF SPICE: Dr. Gonzo’s Uncommon Condiments Emporium is trying to get back in business. J. Stuart Esty, the owner of the now-closed store, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to reinvent the business as “Gimme my Gonzo’s,” an onlineordering service for people to use when they want a unique flavor like Moose River Adirondack Blackfly Mustard, Garlicmash or Buffalo Balm Hot Sauce. Esty claims his previous efforts taught him “every way not to do this business,” and time will tell if an online crowd sourcing campaign
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is the right way to sell condiments that have won awards from prestigious industry outlets like Chile Pepper Magazine. The campaign has raised over $7,000 of an ambitious $75,000 goal, and lasts until Feb. 14.
A NATURAL COMBINATION: Tenacity, the charity program that combines tennis instruction with reading, has hired a new director to expand the operation in central Massachusetts. Jennifer Spicer previously served in other volunteer capacities with the Celtic’s Shamrock Foundation and the Tiger Woods Foundation. Organization founder Ned Eames, a former Worcester resident and professional tennis player, noted her experience would help the Boston-based Tenacity expand its influence in the Worcester. Tenacity currently has four locations in the city. NEW GOVERNOR IN TOWN: Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito will be at
Union Station Friday, Jan. 9 for a post-inauguration event featuring local food, speakers and entertainment. The event starts at 4:30 and will last 3 hours. Polito, a Shrewsbury native, and Baker have been careful to let Worcester residents know they won’t be forgotten in the new administration. Peppercorn’s Grille & Tavern, Piccolo’s Italian Restaurant and Wachusett Country Club will provide food, and the Jazzed Up Trio, led by Mauro DePasquale, will provide music. The free event will take place the day after Baker is officially sworn in as governor.
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SHOOTING UNDER INVESTIGATION: A Worcester man was shot on Jan. 3 near 149
Grand St. The 35-year-old is in stable condition after being taken to UMass Medical Center. Police observed a vehicle with the engine running and the driver’s side door open that had several bullet holes, but the victim refused to provide a statement and the investigation is ongoing. Not the kind of fireworks the city was hoping for to kick off the New Year.
FULL BOARD OF HEALTH: The city’s new Board of Health has all five members set to go,
as Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences professor Edith Claros was appointed to the fifth and final spot on the board by city manager Ed Augustus Jr. Claros has also taught at Worcester State, Becker and Quinsigamond Community College. The Board of Health was an advisory board, but was recently revamped and will have regulatory powers going forward. The term Claros is now serving lasts through 2020. Claros is the mother of former state rep candidate Carol Claros, who ran unsuccessfully as a Republican against Democrat Dan Donahue in the 16th Worcester District in a special election in 2013.
ADIOS, TAQUERIA: Olé Taqueria, a Mexican restaurant opened in 2011 on Water Street, closed recently. The family-owned restaurant was almost as well-known for its packed karaoke nights as for its menu, which featured potato tacos and burritos alongside standard Mexican fare. That made it a popular destination for vegetarians, amateur singers, and others who enjoyed the food as well as the alcohol served at the “Iguana Cantina” bar. Apparently it was not popular enough to be able to stay afloat, though, and fans of the Taqueria will have to find something else to do on Thursdays. Another once-popular joint in the Canal District has also closed. Canal biggie John Giangregorio tells us Ziti’s on Harding Street closed toward the end of 2014 and did not ring in the New Year. A Mexican restaurant is apparently slated to replace it. Also, Giangregorio says a new restaurant, Wicked Java, will be setting up shop on Water Street this year.
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Editorial Letter Time to Recalling Arthur Chase as a friend, give ‘johns’ the boot in Worcester W
hen it comes to talking about prostitution, the discussion can get heated in a real hurry. Folks often have distinct and passionate opinions about the issue, but what would seem to be an area of agreement is that, while selling sex for money is illegal, so too is buying it. If, however, you look at the numbers in Worcester you can quickly see it has been the women — and not the men trying to curry their favor — police have targeted. In all of 2013, for example, just three men — three — were busted for sex for a fee, according to figures provided by Clark University from the Worcester Police Department. By contrast, 182 arrests were made of the prostitutes themselves. In 2012, the number of men arrested was higher — 16 — but in 2011 and 2010 they were in the single digits. It was enough to prompt Marianne Sarkis, an assistant professor at Clark, to tell Worcester Magazine earlier this year, “Clearly, there is an imbalance here.” Again, if you go by the numbers, that would appear obvious. What has frustrated advocates who work with the women caught up in prostitution is a perceived attitude of indifference from the Police Department. Chief Gary Gemme has said the safety of female officers is paramount, and that conducting stings of johns is risky business. However, the chief appears to be listening to people like Sarkis. Last month, in just one sting officers rounded up eight suspected johns, along with four prostitutes. It was more than the total number of men arrested all year up to that point. It also represented half those arrested in 2012, and almost three times those collared in 2013. In a press release posted to Facebook after the sting, Gemme said his department is “committed to directing resources to address the visible presence of illegal sex for a fee activity that negatively impacts the quality of life in our neighborhoods.” While that means arresting prostitutes, he also went on to note that arresting johns “has the greater potential to shrink or destroy the market for this illegal activity.” We could not agree more, and we applaud Gemme and the Department for recognizing that prostitution is more than just a woman selling her body for money. It is also about predators taking advantage of women who, in many instances, were driven to the streets and into prostitution by sexual abuse that led them to addiction. Prostitution is often merely a means to an end, and sadly there are more than enough men who are willing to help these women get to that end. It does not make prostitution right, but it does demand a philosophical shift in how we deal with it.
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I had returned to Worcester in early January 1987 and was keeping a New Year’s Resolution to attend every municipal public agency meeting that didn’t conflict with another meeting. Arthur Chase noticed my presence, nodded and smiled after a few meetings had transpired. He asked if there was anything I needed as a constituent service — I mentioned my New Year’s Resolution, and he flashed that broad smile. His advice was sterling and he put his hand on my shoulder: “You’ve got a part to play, let me know when you’re ready.” Securing the supporting documents for City Council meetings was not easy back then (each package seemed to be reams of stapled reports and memos every week for the councilors and a few insiders). Arthur walked me over to City Clerk Bob O’Keefe’s office one afternoon and introduced me to both Bob and David Rushford. That introduction was memorable as I soon learned a wonderful perspective of civil service at City Hall, and I now had the benefit of reading the documents that comprised the mayor’s auctioneer-like staccato delivery of the words, “Items 11 through 18, all in favor, opposed, so voted.” Bob and Dave worked diligently with their IT associates to deliver one of the best online municipal document systems in the country. That observation had larger ramifications just a few years later. Before I knew it, Arthur introduced me to Nick and Chris Charalambides and they passionately encouraged me to become a member of the Worcester Republican City Committee (those were the days when the entire committee could essentially fit in a small yellow school bus — with seats to spare). Arthur’s pragmatic evangelism about stepping forward and making a difference was matched by his actions. One particular City Council meeting he challenged a $95,000 supplementary budget line item for 10,000 street signs ($95,000 divided by 10,000 equals $9.50 per sign). He talked about how he walked down Main Street to Elwood Adams (one of the first hardware stores in the country) and asked the retail price of a sign. He was told $10 (about the same price). He asked to look at the sign and saw the name of the company at the bottom of the sign. He called the company, gave them the dimensions of the signs and asked for a per-piece quote for 10,000 signs. The sign company sales associate quoted him $2 per sign in that volume. At this point, the DPW employee responsible for street sign acquisition virtually flew to the podium to explain that the cost of labor and materials to affix street signs needed to be included in Arthur’s due diligence to which Arthur calmly replied, “I agree. Even if we added another $3 per sign for labor and material to attach each sign, I have just saved the city $45,000 at a time when we are hard-pressed to ask the taxpayers to chip in more money
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without some careful scrutiny of every line item!” Arthur and Matt Amorello were kind enough to accommodate me as a guest when I asked to visit the Senate television facilities a few years later. Over $4 million had been spent to construct a stateof-the-art system that had only one viewer with a 13-inch monitor — Senate President William Bulger. After that visit, Arthur and Matt introduced me to the Boston media reporters and later that summer, we launched a guerrilla media campaign, “I want my Senate TV!” Senate President Bulger was clever in his maneuvers to rebuff that initiative by calibrating Senate proceedings to run simultaneously with the House (which had priority broadcast access). Arthur’s biggest contribution (after his children) was his support of my efforts to eliminate Westlaw Publishing as the only resource to see legislative bills that were working their way to the floor of the House and Senate (you had to pay for a subscription to stay current and provide relevant feedback on proposed bills). Whenever I visited the Statehouse, I could always count on Arthur to have my stack of cherry sheets or budgets in those huge threering binders. It was always a pleasure to stop by and find him deep in a document, or on the phone tracking down more details (his glasses perched on his head). As we lobbied many state reps and senators about getting the legislative bills online, I would voice the “taxation without representation” theme, while he would deliver the coup de grace, “Worcester’s City Council Agenda is available online right now.” His persistence and consensus building made it happen Thank you for your attention to details, your civic engagement and your $500 waffles (smile). You will be greatly missed, old friend. We’ll have some new civic engagement adventures to create in your memory. JOHN CARNEGIE Worcester
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{ education} Holy Cross class ditches the syllabus in favor of ‘experimenting’ Tom Quinn
A class where one student openly mocks the professors in a comedy skit and another builds a medieval torture device, and both earn good grades, is not common at the college level. The new CreateLab class at Holy Cross is an experiment in what happens when the professor flips the traditional script by throwing away the syllabus and inviting students to plan their own education, and the results were surprising even for a fine arts class. CreateLab is taught by eight professors from
seven disciplines. Theater, business, psychology, sociology, music, visual arts and English were all represented in the inaugural semester of the class, which wrapped up in December. Theater professor Lynn Kremer started the class as part of the “Arts Transcending Borders” program, which tries to merge the arts with academics. The visiting artists in residence Holy Cross attracts are part of that program, and they were part of the reason Kremer started CreateLab. “When we started thinking about how we could engage guest artists on campus, we thought that perhaps the best thing to do would be to have a whole new structure for a class,” Kremer said. The class generally focuses on lectures and projects about creativity and imagination, but the format varies from week to week. “If you were to see a sped-up film of the entire course you would see moments of students sitting listening to a lecture,” creative
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Students at the College of the Holy Cross participated in the school’s inaugural CreateLab class, an alternative learning and teaching environment run by eight different professors. the territory in a fine arts class. CreateLab writing professor Leah Hager Cohen said. fulfills the arts requirement needed to “You’d also see moments of students on their graduate at Holy Cross, so a diverse group of feet engaging in all kinds of micro-challenges students signed up. or physical projects, you’d see students “It was a way of making sure we were breaking off into small groups intently trying going to have a broad mix of students in the to figure out what to do next in their own class, not just arts students,” Kremer said. creative work, and you’d see students going The diversity of students was evident in around witnessing the creative projects other the projects that students came up with. students had developed.” In fact, the structure of the class was so Students were graded on an individual project fluid that students who enjoy the safety and and a group project, and Kremer said the predictability that the traditional syllabus composition of the groups was intentionally offers were sorely disappointed. diverse to draw out something unique. Four “There was a sense that we were all making psychology students working on a project it up as we went along,” Cohen said. “We had may come up with something similar to a a syllabus going in, but we understood that project in a psychology class, but psychology, we would be reflecting on and altering the biology, theater and dance students working syllabus based on what each class session together produce projects unlike anything brought out.” seen in their other classes. Despite the unpredictability of each class, “We had all these students from a broad and hesitancy about the lack of a rubric at range of disciplines, and we teamed them the beginning of the semester, students gave up purposefully not to let them work with CreateLab rave reviews. people from their major, so that the teams “It was kind of fun going to class toward were a composite of students from different the end and being like, ‘we don’t know what’s disciplines,” Kremer said. going to happen,’” senior theater and English CreateLab’s format lent itself not only to student Julia McCarthy said. “CreateLab was mixing students with different interests in full of surprises.” groups, but also mixing each student’s different Some of the surprises from CreateLab interests in their individual projects. Junior classes came from mixing majors such as Savannah Plante combined her two majors, business and biology with the creative or history and theater, for her “passion project.” performance based projects that come with continued on page 17
{ education } Organic food movement hits Worcester with farming conference at Worcester State
Tom Quinn
Few food trends have gotten as much recent buzz as the organic food movement. Local residents looking to learn more about farming, gardening and eating food raised outside of the industrial agricultural machine can get a full day of education at Worcester State University (WSU) when the Massachusetts chapter of the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) hosts their winter conference there on Jan. 10.
Steven Bandarra, the sustainability coordinator for Worcester State, said the college was excited for their fourth time hosting the annual conference. “We are extremely happy to have NOFA here,” he said. “Part of our mission is to educate people about sustainability, and this conference goes a long way toward that end.” The keynote speaker this year will be Greg Judy, a farmer, organic food advocate and author from Missouri. His all-day seminar, “Using Livestock to Build a Healthy, Profitable Farm,” will let participants in on how he went from near bankruptcy 15 years ago to owning almost 1,600 acres of farming and grazing land. Part of the secret is a technique called “mob grazing,” which at its simplest form means using livestock instead of equipment to bruise and improve soil. “We don’t have any tractors or heavy equipment,” Judy said. “Our animals are our tractors. That’s the way it worked for
thousands of years on the prairie before we killed all the buffalo.” Using animals as tractors not only saves money and makes farming more natural, but is better for the animals themselves, according to Judy. Most meat sold in the United States comes from larger operations that use feedlots or cages to keep animals confined for most of their life. Inhumane treatment of cows and pigs are part of the reason some people choose to become vegetarians – a problem Judy says his system solves. “People see what we’re doing and they want to be part of it,” he said. “We’ve converted several vegetarians because they see how well our animals are treated.” Good treatment of animals may earn Judy brownie points with animal rights activists, but the real test for consumers is how good the meat is. The case for organic farming doesn’t rest just on behind the scenes work – advocates tout the health benefits of meat
without additional chemicals or additives. “Every single bite of meat you eat has antibiotics in it because the animals get sick in the feedlots,” Judy said. “We’ve taken a perfectly good animal – the cow, and she’s a herbivore – and we’ve turned her into a grainavore.” Bandarra, whose job as sustainability coordinator involves integrating sustainability into Worcester State’s curriculum, said culinary staff at the college does a good job of finding locally-sourced ingredients for meals at the cafeteria. He noted the progress being made by the college toward a fully sustainable food system. “This movement is about stepping outside the industrial agricultural machine to get food that’s healthier,” Bandarra said. “We are heading in that direction.” Although Massachusetts might not be known for large tracts of farmland like the Midwest, Bandarra and Judy agreed that the continued on page 17
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{ education} Mass Farm to School Project connects local growers to educators Joshua Lyford
The Massachusetts Farm to School Project is hosting its third semi-annual “Farm to Cafeteria Conference” Tuesday, Jan., 13 at College of the Holy Cross’s Hogan Center with the aim of bringing farmers, educators and advocates together to discuss the benefits – and hurdles – involved in farm-toschool opportunities.
The Amherst-based project got its start back in 2004 as a humble grassroots initiative that received funding from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural resources. The organization falls under the umbrella of the
statewide anti-hunger organization, Project Bread, which is based in Boston. Farm to School aims to hook up food producers – the farmers – with educators interested in incorporating healthy, locally grown, fruits
and vegetables to their cafeterias. “We got started as an economic development agent for Massachusetts agriculture,” said Eastern Massachusetts Program Director Simca Horwitz. “We try to find farmers new markets for their products. We try to create a win-win situation, where farmers are able to access new markets in schools, and students are able to have access to really high quality, healthy, fresh fruits and vegetables.” In addition to facilitating those connections between producers and educators, Farm to School provides resources to both, such as how to incorporate garden-based learning programs and the benefits of locally-grown farm food. Cooperation between educators and farmers has grown significantly over the course of
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{ education } the organization’s existence. Public school district participation has climbed from 32 back in 2005 to 231 in 2012. Participating farms have grown from 20 to 114 in the same timeframe. “When we started it was just a handful of each [farms and schools] and it has grown dramatically,” said Horwitz. “I think some of that dovetails a real awareness and growth in the local foods movement. You see more people shopping at farmer’s markets and really caring about where their food comes from.” Horwitz said in addition to an increase in awareness to the general public, the project’s success owes much to area school cafeterias’ movement toward healthier school meals, which generally favor locallygrown products. The purpose of the Farm to Cafeteria Conference is to bring the two groups together to learn best practices from one another and see what other cafeteria food models exist outside of their immediate
community and, from an attendance standpoint, the interest is certainly there. The first two of the conferences were held at Old Sturbridge Village, with 100-150 attendees in its first year and 300 the following year. Now that they have outgrown the space, the decision was made to move the event to its current location, the Hogan Center at the College of the Holy Cross, where Horwitz
that everyone has access to healthy foods,” explained Horwitz. “The local foods movement can sometimes be criticized for not being accessible to people of all incomes, but if you can get locally grown food into public school cafeterias, that really ensures that people have access to it.” Horwitz said events like this are important in reminding people how integral farms
insurance and food safety certification for an educational institution can be significantly different than what is found at a local farmer’s market. While Farm to School doesn’t personally own any product or offer any type of price negotiations, they help facilitate relationships between cafeterias and the growers as well as helping them make informed decisions to the product farmers are seeking to grow. Horwitz said sometimes, getting those personal connections can be all it takes to harbor years of mutual-benefit. “We’ve found that having that personal connection to a grower can really transform a person’s idea about serving locally grown food,” said Horwitz. “There is always room for growth, but I think we’ve really seen an increase in general awareness.” The Farm to Cafeteria Conference will take place Tuesday, Jan, 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Hogan Center at the College of the Holy Cross. You can find out more about the Massachusetts Farm to School project by visiting Mafarmtoschool.org.
We try to create a win-win situation, where farmers are able to access new markets in schools, and students are able to have access to really high quality, healthy, fresh fruits and vegetables. — Eastern Massachusetts Program Director Simca Horwitz expects around 375 participants. This year there is an increased focus on early childhood local-food participation, specifically in preschools. With several workshops honed in on this age-range, more pre-school teachers have signed up for the conference than in years past. “This is something that really ensures
are to the local economy. To benefit the farmers, training and technical assistance is provided by Massachusetts Farm to School. This includes information about the specific regulations and particular needs of school and institutional cafeterias. A farmer’s growing calendar may be quite different than a school’s cafeteria schedule, and liability
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the Holy Cross, which is deferring to the professors to tell them what was expected of them,” Cohen said. “Over the course of the semester I was seeing the students begin to really question us, really question themselves and each other, and really question the goals of the course and really try to script their own goals. It became about — this is my experience, this is my life. What goals would be meaningful for me to achieve in this course? The focus shifted so the students’ process of inquiry was central and it wasn’t just about trying to please us.” Trying to please eight professors in one class session would be nearly — Leah Hager Cohen impossible, anyway. CreateLab is not the first class to use multiple instructors, but rather than splitting the class “SNL-type parody” of the class was not told into segments or alternating lecturers the to put on a comedy show. They did what the eight professors decided to teach the class as a CreateLab professors hoped they would do – cohesive team. define their own goals and craft a learning “A lot of team-taught classes involve teachers experience that worked well for them as rotating in and out, and something that was individuals. different about this class is that we were all here “The students in the class started out in together all the time,” Cohen said. “The sense a way that’s characteristic of many classes of collaboration that we wanted the students within the environment of the College of HOLY CROSS continued from page 12
Commonwealth could be at the forefront of the organic farming movement. “Massachusetts is the perfect place to have this kind of conference,” Bandarra said. “Massachusetts is full of smaller farms and organic farms, and NOFA is a big part of that.” Massachusetts, Judy added, has an advantage in that there are plenty of customers. “You don’t have to raise as much because you can charge more,” said Judy, who will be making his first trip to Massachusetts for the conference. “There will be smaller farms, but the system works for any size farm.” Bandarra and Judy both stressed that the conference is not just for farmers – it is for anyone with an interest in the organic food movement, or people who want to know more about what goes into their food. “We’re being poisoned and no one is being told about it,” Judy said. “We’re eating crap. Good food has got to come from healthy soil. Ninety-five percent of soil in the U.S. is sterile. Our food is junk. I think it’s the biggest issue facing our country today.” One of the biggest complaints about organic food is the price – larger foodproducing operations can charge less for meat and produce because they bring down costs by using mass production techniques. As much as Judy would like everyone to buy food from local farms, he realizes some people will never be swayed from their purchasing habits. “We’re not trying to compete with WalMart. We’re better than Wal-Mart,” he said. At the same time, Judy said if people knew about the chemicals going into their food, they would realize organic farming was the only real option. “You don’t have a choice,” Judy said. “How do you put a cost on your life? We’re putting roundup on every square foot of farming land we use today. The consumer has to say wait a minute – we’re feeding our children roundup?” While showing people the dangers of buying processed food is part of convincing them to make the move to an organic lifestyle, much of the movement is about personal fulfillment in eating healthier or tending to a personal garden. Judy said he was especially excited to be speaking at a college because of the students who could show up to represent a younger generation. “There’s more and more young people getting involved in farming,” Judy said. “There’s not a lot of jobs available. Talk about a job market. We need more young farmers on the land.”
“I made a medieval torture device because I make models for my set designs and that’s kind of the history that I like, the medieval times,” she said. “So it was kind of strange, but people seemed to enjoy it.” Plante was not told to make a medieval torture device, just like the group that turned the tables on the professors and staged an
The sense of collaboration that we wanted the students to explore was something we as a faculty were exploring as well.
Anyone interested in attending the conference can visit NOFA’s Massachusetts website at http://www.nofamass.org/events.
to explore was something we as a faculty were exploring as well, and rather than a tagteam style, often faculty would collaborate on projects and lectures we would offer jointly. So there was a real sense of cross-pollination and collaboration all semester.” The grant funding the class receives comes from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and lasts three years, so the class will be back next fall with different professors, guests and themes. The theme next year will be swarming and emergent systems, and the main guest artists will be from the Troika Ranch Dance Company. “They’re very interested in how fish or birds swarm and move together, and their idea is trying to try to see if they can get an audience to do that using cues,” Kremer said. “We’re going to use CreateLab students as a way of experimenting with those ideas.” McCarthy said her experience in CreateLab was unique, even though as a theater major she was accustomed to “abstract” classes. “Every class there was kind of a veneer that we had to break each time because we’re so used to trying to be perfect and trying to be what our teachers want in other classes, but each class we had to shed that, and once we shed that amazing things happened,” she said. “I think the mentality of turning your mistakes into something cool and not be afraid to fail was the best thing I got out of this class.”
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The science of funny: ‘You’re the Expert’ to tape at EcoTarium Jeremy Shulkin
Chris Duffy is an educator by nature: before making comedy his full-time gig he taught fifth grade at Boston’s Edward Brooke Charter School. As the crowds at his stand-up shows around Boston grew a feeling kept nagging at him.
“I kept thinking people are coming but what are they leaving with?” He says. As Duffy wrestled with giving meaning to his shows, by virtue of living in Boston he was also going to dinner parties and meeting scientists and graduate students at Harvard, MIT and the area’s other top universities. “I’d go to a dinner party and meet somebody studying sea urchin mating and think, why does no one want to talk about this?” Then Duffy realized that he had “an audience but nothing to talk about” while these scientists had something to talk about but no audience. Thus began “You’re the Expert” a bimonthly or so podcast and live show that blends science and comedy. The show has become successful enough that radio station WBUR’s iLAB helps support it. The format of the show is pretty simple: Duffy plays host as three comedians try to guess what a scientist or other worldly scholar does all day. The comics are given no advanced info about the guest or their work. On Jan. 15, the show stops for a taping at Worcester’s EcoTarium as comics Myq Kaplan (“Small, Dork and Handsome” on Netflix), Jo Firestone (from Comedy Central’s “Broad City”) and Anna Drezen (author of “How May We Hate You”) take guesses at what UMass Medical School biologist and Nobel Prize winner Dr. Craig Mello does for work. This is the first time the show has had a Nobel laureate on, which excites Duffy. The idea to bring the show to Worcester originated from Science Café Woo, a worldwide movement of informal events meant to bring the science and scientists closer to the communities where they work and research. Worcester’s chapter, run by UMass scientists Ana Luisa Maldonado and Kelly Hallstrom, meets every third Monday night at Chandler Street’s Nu Café. Maldonado, who emailed Duffy about bringing the show to Worcester, shares Duffy’s mission to bring science to the masses. “Scientists have a problem: we don’t speak well about what we do,” she says. “The idea is to give this platform and speak in a language they understand.” Duffy wants to provide similar access, and surprisingly comedy doesn’t make it tough for the scientists to communicate with the audience. “The number one thing I look for in a guest is someone who is passionate about their work and could explain it to a 10-year-old,” Duffy says. “The comedians make it accessible. To me, they’re more risky than the expert.” Kaplan, a two-year veteran of the show, says Duffy looks for comedians who as funny as they are good at listening and giving scientists an opportunity to talk (Former panelists have included Janeane Garofalo, former “Daily Show”-er Wyatt Cynenac and Eugene Merman). “It’s actually less nerve-wracking,” Kaplan says of going into a show blind about what the guest’s field. “We’re there to listen to what this person does.” As for the show in Worcester, Duffy calls it his “all-star panel.” “These are the people that always kill,” he explains. “People you want to have dinner with and who listen.”
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“You’re the Expert” will tape at Worcester’s EcoTarium on Thursday, Jan.15. Doors open at 6:30 and the show begins an hour later. Tickets are $15 for EcoTarium members and $20 for everyone else. They are available for purchase in advance by calling the EcoTarium at 508-9292703 or at www.ecotarium.org. Ticket sales stop at 4 pm Wednesday, Jan. 14. The show is 18+. WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
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WCUW keeps FM beat going after 40-plus years Jim Perry
If you drive down Main Street in Worcester, heading from downtown toward the Clark University campus, you will pass a very unassuming building, among many others. Inside, there is a bedrock of creative and diverse activity. This is the home of WCUW, 91.3 FM, community radio for Worcester and vicinity. The station, which started on the AM dial in 1920 and switched to FM in 1973, is more vibrant than ever heading into 2015. Under the tutelage of program director Troy Tyree, the station has grown into a web of influence, representing all of the ethnics groups that call Worcester home.
“We’re going into our second year of 24/7/ programming,” Tyree told me, emphasizing the difficulty of such a thing. When a station is pretty much volunteerdriven (Tyree is the only salaried person), it is a constant push to keep the station interesting and involved. Tyree is not hesitant at all to delegate responsibility to trusted volunteers. One such person is Marty Ayotte, who hosts a blues show every other Saturday night, but also spends many hours helping
coordinate music related events. “Troy gives me carte blanche down here,” Ayotte said, emphasizing the amount of leeway he has been presented with. One of Ayotte’s main roles is to help pull together what are known as the “Front Room Concerts,” which utilize the oversized room that a visitor walks directly into from the front entrance. “I’m trying to get the front room some notoriety, because it’s a family thing, a community thing,” he said. The shows have gone on for some time, and past performers have included such notables as John Short and Gurus of Blues. The lineup of upcoming shows is impressive, with Grade A Fancy in January, as well as future shows from A Ton of Blues, Shakey Jake, and appearances by a couple of Texans. Singer/songwriter Shirley King, from Austin, is planning a trip north in 2015. The show that has Marty beaming like an excited boy, though, is Texas blues guitarist Joanna Connor, who Marty has booked in the front room for Aug. 9. Cover charge for these shows is a $10 donation, and there is plenty of parking. Ayotte said there is also “pot luck,” with people bringing in food and beverages to share, proudly adding, “I always bring in my red beans and rice.” The front room plays host to other events as well, according to Ayotte. For a while the station hosted a poetry slam, which Ayotte has expressed an interest in revising. The other active and continuous event is the Drum Circle, which happens, like the Front
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Room concerts, one Saturday a month. Drum Circle is, “you bring your own drum,” Ayotte said, although the facilitator has some drums there. Nancy Cole, who is in charge of the shows, coordinates how everything gets set up. Ayotte said there is a kind of free-form dancing that goes along with it. “The facilitator starts the rhythms, and as you go along, it starts to pick up, and everyone does a little solo,” he said. “There’s all kinds of drums, Djembe drums, hand drums, congas.” Each rhythm lasts about 15 minutes, he said, adding, “We have a world music program on the air, and that is where we promote the Drum Circle.”
Anything goes with the BVAA
Jacleen Charbonneau
The epitome of community is found within a local community of artists called the Blackstone Valley Art Association (BVAA). On Friday, Jan. 16 the longtime art association will launch its generous display of photography at the Alternatives Uxbridge Career Center Art Gallery in Uxbridge, holding the show’s theme true to its name, “Anything Goes Photography Show.”
“Many years ago, back in the ’50s, a group of like-minded artists in the Blackstone area got together and formed the organization,” said Bob Evans, seasoned photographer and Vice President of BVAA. “It covers all aspects of art … One thing that makes us
differentiated from the other groups around is that we actively embrace all kinds of art. We have many oil painters, watercolors, acrylics; we have people who do fabrics and sculptures, and of course photography. But we’ve found that more and more people lately like the photography exhibition, and often times are artists in the conventional media [who] also contribute to this photography show.” Meeting in Whitinsville the third Tuesday of every month, the diverse group of artists focuses on raising an interest of the arts in the Blackstone Valley. With about 50 actively-involved members residing in areas from Worcester to Providence — with some artists from outside places like Boston — the BVAA coordinates shows in all kinds of venues around the area, including mills, galleries and assisted living facilities. “We’ve used spaces in Worcester, we used the old Sprinkler Factory…the Millbury Library, the Hopedale ‘Day in the Park,’” said Evans. “Even the Atria Draper Place in
Hopedale…Hopedale Library, Milford Library, you name it.” In its third year being housed in Uxbridge, the “Anything Goes Photography Show” will occupy the roomy gallery of Alternatives for its hefty display of photographs. With pieces ranging in subjects and sizes, a jury will closely observe each work, handing out awards to those they find deserving. “The awards are given as first, second, third and honorable mentions, they’re actually cash prizes for the people who won an award,” said Evans. “[The Artist’s Reception] is a general opening for people to come and enjoy and see each other and to actually meet the artists.” Termed an “open show,” artists participating in the “Anything Goes Photography Show” will include those who are members of BVAA, as well as other local artists who have interest in showcasing their work. “Typically, what we do is we have a call for artists. An open show means [that] anyone — they don’t have to be a member — can submit
Fund raisers are a big part of the income stream for the station, and they also go a long way in promoting this local jewel. Just recently, the latest fund raiser was held at JJ’s Sports Bar in Northboro. It featured a who’swho of local blues talent, including Johnny Blue Horn, A Ton of Blues, and many more. WCUW prides itself in its diverse lineup of music. In addition to blues, there is a wide variety of regular shows, including a Sunday morning Gospel show, a couple of Celtic programs, as well as Irish, Indian, Jewish and Albanian programs. There is also a show called “Voices of the Voiceless,” on which, according to Ayotte, “They discuss today’s issues of the African American community.” Even the unemployment office does a live show, which is also broadcast on local cable access and features job listings and instructions on how to interview. Tyree is delighted with the contributions of volunteers like Ayotte. “I’m very happy with what he has contributed. I’d like to get more people involved,” Tyree said. Ayotte beams with pride at being able to play a part in WCUW. “I feel great coming down here,” he told me. “As a matter of fact, my show isn’t until 6,” he tells me. I glance at my clock, and it is only 1:45.” Tyree’s job becomes a little easier with every volunteer. “I’m looking forward to the radio station to be more open, and reach out even more to the community,” he said. anything,” explained Evans. “Several of our shows are ‘closed,’ in which you have to be a member to actually participate in. We actively push this [call for artists] out on social media, on Facebook, on Twitter, on Google Plus, and on our website.” To accompany the theme of the show, the BVAA will be sponsoring a photography workshop at the Northbridge Senior Center just days after the show’s opening. Led by Worcester-based freelance photographer Erika Sidor, participants will be able to learn about the Holga camera — an inexpensive camera from China that is both used as a novelty and a powerful photography tool. Those interested in attending the “Anything Goes Photography Show” Artist’s Reception on Jan. 16 can enjoy the evening starting at 4 p.m. at Alternatives Uxbridge Career Center Art Gallery at 5 South Main St. in Uxbridge. The event will continue until 7 p.m., and the exhibit will remain open for viewing until Feb. 27, 2015. The Holga workshop will be available for a minimal fee on Jan. 20 and Feb. 17, from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Northbridge Senior Center at 20 Highland St. in Northbridge.
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Main Street in Southbridge might as well be the 7th arrondissement of Paris, because the Metro Bistrot is among the closest thing to authentic French cuisine available outside of the French capital. Authenticating the French cuisine style known as France profound (deep France), The Metro Bistrot prides itself on creating a unique and perfect French dining experience.
It is important for guests to know that France profound is quite different than traditional American dining. First, no butter is served with bread (trust me, you do not need it; the freshly-baked French bread provided to me upon sitting was packed with taste and texture). The taste and soft grain
was unlike any other bread I have eaten. In fact, I think butter would have diminished the taste. I was off to a good start. Second, if you must order an ice water (which I did), it is to be served with purified ice cubes. The restaurant uses only ice cubes that are frozen with purified water. Traditionally, France profound patrons bring their own bottles of spring water or their own French wine. Suggested wines on the list include Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah. Metro Bistrot does not have a wine license, yet, but guests are encouraged to bring their own. An authentic experience is exactly what the cooks and wait staff at the Metro Bistrot look to create, so the cooks may deny any customer substitutions or modifications in order to serve the entrées with total perfection of France profound in mind. Upon arriving, I was greeted by friendly words painted atop the front of the dining room reading, “Bien Manger-Savoir Boire” (meaning Eat Well-Know to Drink) and an even friendlier waitress dressed in a classy black vest. The restaurant was completely full, with a crowd of about 30 guests. There were about six to seven tables in the front and bigger tables in the back that seated
extremely knowledgeable about the contents of the entire menu. She filled me in on what I was ordering, which was the Ragout de venaison, pronounced “ragu de venison.” On a menu with edible ducks, frog legs, snails, fish, lobster, stuffed quail and quail eggs, it’s easy to see that Metro Bistrot’s French cuisine would certainly create a unique dinnertime experience. In a very short amount of time (I’d say about six minutes), the food was brought to my table. The venison was served in a crock mixed with thick wine sauce, fresh mushrooms and flavorful Herbs de Provence. The meal came with French mashed potatoes and a side of ratatouille, a creamy medley of veggies designed to accompany the venison. I took my first bite into the venison. My Deer! Was it delicious. The venison was extremely tender and flavorful. The taste was not too rich or bitter, it was just right. The mushrooms gave the meat a satisfying texture and the ratatouille mixed with the thick sauce made the entrée taste unlike any other meat-based meal I’ve had. For
bigger groups. The crowd ranged from big families with children, to couples to adults of every age group. I was dining for one, so I was seated behind a counter in the front of the restaurant next to an original painting of one of many French beaches and a small decorative wine rack. The restaurant walls are adorned with several colorful, abstract and still-life photographs, sculptures and paintings. According to the official menu, most of the paintings are original Haitian paintings collected from Saint Soleil, a commune of Haitian artists inspired by Haitian artist, Jean-Claude “Tiga” Garoute in the 1970s. I was given an order of freshly-sliced French bread and a menu. I placed an order for ice water with lemon. When I read the menu, I knew that I’d be getting myself into a pronunciation kerfuffle. I pointed to the menu and gave a halfhearted vocal attempt as to what I wanted to eat on the menu. I felt like a Bostonian asking a Paris policeman for directions on where to drive his “cah.” Despite my chagrin, the waitress was
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those who love eating any kind of tender beef or chicken, I definitely recommend trying venison. I used the remaining mashed potatoes (which I must add, were wholly soft and melted in my mouth with an exploding creamy flavor) to mix with the Ragout sauce. I was satisfied but still hungry, and I wanted more. For dessert choices I ended up choosing the Poire au liqueur. I was afforded a choice of pear, apple or strawberry pie. Each pie is made with locally grown organic fruits. I decided to go with apple, since the restaurant was currently out of pear and strawberry. The slice was small, but what it made up for in taste was completely worth it. The custard was topped with a small scoop of — you guessed it — French vanilla ice cream. I honestly have never had such a delicious piece of dessert. The slice was moist, warm
and unbelievably delightful. Upon eating the fruit pie custard, I could have been the official restaurant’s French mime, because I was at a loss for words. The check came shortly after and I was thanked for my visit. I then left what was an oasis of genuine, sophisticated and wonderful, better-thangourmet-cuisine. At the Metro Bistrot, don’t expect anything close to traditional and Americanized French fries or French toast. I didn’t feel heavy after eating out and I did not feel like a pig. Although just like Mother Goose’s little piggies, the entire experience had me saying, “oui, oui, oui” all the way home, pardon my French. The final tab was $30, including tip. Dinner cost $16, while dessert was $6. For value, food quality, service and a truly unique dining experience, consider it well worth the bill.
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Al Vuona ou might think a British engineer who made his mark in the hightech industry would have little interest in making wine. But then Sir Peter Michael is no ordinary wine lover. He is the proprietor of the famed Peter Michael winery in Sonoma, California and his flagship wine, “Les Pavot.” is among the most sought after. In fact, Sir Peter recently received the prestigious Distinguished Service Award from Wine Spectator magazine. The award is given to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the wine industry. In case you’re wondering why he goes by Sir, it turns out that in 1989 Queen Elizabeth of England knighted him, just another of the many honors bestowed upon the man. While Sir Peter is back in England. I had the good
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fortune of speaking with his chief winemaker, Nicolas Morlet. The French-born Morlet, who grew up among a family of winemakers, moved to this country to, as he put it, “discover and explore new opportunities in California.” “I was looking for a small winery where I could push the envelope and experiment,” he said. “I love working here for Sir Peter; he has complete trust in my abilities as a winemaker.” Morlet believes wine should have a seamless connection to both the land and the fruit grown on it. “Both Sir Peter and I believe that terroir (the land from where grapes are grown) is vital to making great wine,” Morlet said. “It’s what distinguishes one wine from another by giving it a sense of place and identity.” Morlet, a self-confessed perfectionist, is constantly striving to improve upon past success in search of something better. “From the beginning Sir Peter wanted a world class red wine that could stand on its own and at the same time complement food,” Morlet said. “That was the inspiration for Les Pavot. With a string of successful vintages including the newly released 2011, the wine pairs beautifully with dishes such as roasted lamb.” In addition to the Les Pavot the winery produces a range of chardonnay, pinot noir and sauvignon blanc. It would appear that Morlet has succumbed to Sir Peter’s passion.
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On the record about ‘The Interview’ Jim Keogh
On Friday afternoon I made the ultimate patriotic gesture, one my descendants will talk about in hushed tones for generations to come. I saw “The Interview.” In a theater … with no security in the lobby other than the high school kid who tore my ticket.
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Call me a hero if you must — who am I to argue? — but I think it’s pretty clear if I hadn’t been willing to make the ultimate sacrifice, then the Supreme Leader of North Korea would have won. Here’s the thing: watching “The Interview” wasn’t as unpleasant an experience as the trailer had led me to believe it was would be. I laughed. Not constantly, and with some eye rolls, but I did laugh. Even as I write this I’m trying to figure out if I was genuinely entertained by the movie itself or just giddy at the notion of Kim Jong-un watching the movie, especially the scene with Randall Park (as Kim) singing Katy Perry’s “Firework” while fighting back tears. (Oh, please let that scenario be true, even if only in some parallel universe.) I suppose Seth Rogen and James Franco have evolved into the modern equivalent of Laurel and Hardy or Abbott and Costello — except with more poop jokes. Their movies are essentially bromances, with Rogen playing the straight man and Franco lapsing into self-mocking mode as an oblivious lightweight. (Shockingly, they’ve only starred together in three films. Seems like more.) “The Interview” is no different. Franco’s Dave Skylark is the obtuse TV host of a celebrity interview show that counts as its major scoops Eminem’s confession that he’s gay and the uncovering of Rob Lowe’s secretly bald scalp. Dave’s down-to-earth producer, Aaron (Rogen), aspires to do serious journalism, and when Kim Jong-un professes his affection for Skylark’s program, WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
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Aaron negotiates an interview with the dictator in North Korea. Before the boys depart, they’re paid a visit by a CIA operative (Lizzy Caplan) who convinces them to fatally poison Kim with a slow-acting toxin that can be administered through a handshake. “The Interview” has the feel of being cooked up over a lot of beers and more than a few bong hits. The movie is from the gobig-or-go-home school of comedy, full of broad sight gags, ethnic jabs, sex stuff, gay stuff, and I did mention poop jokes, correct? It’s silly, it’s unrefined, Franco is wound so tightly it’s like a major organ will come shooting out of his mouth at any moment. The goal is the complete and utter humiliation of a ruthless dictator. So what’s the fuss? *****
Attending “Into the Woods” was a far less courageous act, though probably a wiser one for me on a personal level (my wife wanted to go). Composer Stephen Sondheim’s deconstruction of popular fairy tales has legions of fans among theatergoers, and the prospect of seeing movie stars in key roles (Meryl Streep as the vindictive Witch! Johnny Depp as the sex-offender Wolf!) is a clear draw.
As someone unfamiliar with the stage version, I came into the movie with no preconceived notions and few expectations other than the hope of being entertained. But I emerged with little understanding of why “Woods” is such a big attraction, from the unremarkable batch of songs to the relentlessly dour final act. There are bits of fun — the preening royal brothers’ rendition of “Agony” was inspired — though the film is a pastiche that never hangs together. Out of curiosity I’ve checked some message boards and found fans of the play critical of some of the editing decisions made by the film’s director Rob Marshall, including the diminishment or outright omission of some characters and songs. That could be the problem; or maybe I’m just not seeing the forest for the trees.
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Million Dollar Quartet. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the Tony® award-winning Broadway musical, inspired by the electrifying true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock ’n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians were gathered together by Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ’n’ Roll,” at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions of all time. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal, humorous banter and
band” would perform, but some VERY deep cuts that will stick to celebrations featuring timeless hits. For more information, visit: milliondollarquartetlive.com. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, your ribs. TEXAS DEATH MATCH is members of Worcester bands 2 Southbridge St. 877-571-7469 or thehanovertheatre.org/showinfo. Chillum, 7 Hill Psychos and more. (facebook.com/TexasDeathMatch) TDM Brian Holbrook- Vocals, Wally Magnusson- Gits, Tim McCannphp?id=121. Bass, Russ White- Drums On first is newcomers ESPERANTO Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat. Let Dr. Nat start your weekend with jazz, swing, blues, soul, samba, R&B, Broadway, original songs about from Westfield. (facebook.com/EsperantoOfficial) (facebook. com/events/1521630354773602) $8. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Worcester, and other surprises, such as special guest vocalists Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 orfacebook.com/ and instrumentalists. No cover charge, tips appreciated. 5:30-7:30 TexasDeathMatchTDM. p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030 Auntie Trainwreck. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. ornatneedle.com/tfidn. 508-926-8877. Brett Brumby. An amazing solo rock and roll show! Free. 6-9 Coyotes. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. p.m. Park Grill and Spirits, Bar, 257 Park Ave. 508-853-1350. SEAN FULLERTON: Live Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll DJ (21+). N/A. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 & Fingerstyle Guitar. Dinner, Drinks and Music. 7-10 p.m. Water St. 508-926-8353. Tavern on the Common, 249 Main St., Rutland. 508-886-4600 DJ’s & Live Music. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Union Tavern, 65 Green St. ortavernonthecommon.com. Forced Asphyxiation, Lord Almighty, Untombed, Brother Maynard. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. Can’t get enough art? Head over to the Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main St., Free Range. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye Webster, now through Jan. 31 for “Rooted-Being at Peace in Nature,” a display & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, of drawings and paintings by Douglas artist Lisa Kretchman. Later this month, on Jan. Leominster. 978-534-5900. 17, you can meet the artist at a reception at Booklovers from 1-3 p.m. To view the exhibit, Just for Kicks Acoustic Duo. visit the gallery Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, 8-11 p.m. Pepperoncini’s, 201 East 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 508-949-6232. Main St., Milford. 508-478-7377 orfacebook.com/justforkicksacoustic. Karaoke & Dance Party. DJ & Cyperna, Infested Prophecy, and Blacklight Sunrise! Dancing 12:30am - 2am Free. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Speakers Night 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-439-9314. 753-9543. Snap Daddies. 8-11 p.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. West Boylston. 774-261-8585. 978-345-5051. Sugar Ray & the Bluetones. Singer and super-harp man Niki Luparelli & The Gold Diggers. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s Sugar Ray Norcia’s career kicked into high gear in 1979 when he Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. formed the original Sugar Ray & the Bluetones with guitar giant Pimps of Joytime, Little Sugar and the Big Spoonful. A Ronnie Earl. In the 90’s Norcia spent seven years with the legendary VERY rare opportunity to see this amazing band in a small upscale Roomful of Blues. He cut five albums with the group including 1996’s “Turn It On, Turn It Up,” which also received a Best Traditional intimate venue! (facebook.com/pimpsofjoytime) (facebook.com/ LittleSugarAndTheBigSpoonfu)l $12 Advance, $15 day of. 9 p.m.-1 Blues Grammy nod. The Bull Run is a full-service, farm-to-table restaurant in a pre-revolutionary tavern located about 35 miles from a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Tom Revane. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury boston with plenty of Free parking and rustic, old-world charm. St. 774-243-1100. $18 advance; $22 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Whiskey Church. Classic and modern rock hits all night! 9 Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets. p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, bullrunrestaurant.com. Northborough. 508-842-8420. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Brian Chaffee Acoustic Rock. No Cover. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner. 978-669-0122. The ALICE IN CHAINS tribute band “Angry Chair” with Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. DJ Matty. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508Texas Death Match and Esperanto. Angry Chair is made 304-6044. up of seasoned veteran musicians from Worcester and Western DJ One -Three. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Massachusetts. They don’t just play the same A.I.C. songs any “bar
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Million Dollar Quartet. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the Tony® award-winning Broadway musical, inspired by the electrifying true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock ’n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians were gathered together by Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ’n’ Roll,” at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions of all time. For more information, visit: milliondollarquartetlive.com. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. 877-571-7469 or thehanovertheatre.org/showinfo.php?id=121. Live Band Karaoke w/Fingercuff. Come sing with a Live Band! Live Band Karaoke with Fingercuff is back at the Black Sheep! 8:30 a.m.-midnight Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484 or loveshackmusic.com. Open Mic Saturday. Spoken word performers, singers and musicians with acoustic instruments are welcome to sign up at the event to perform for our live audience. Your fifteen minutes of fame starts now! Free. 2:30-4 p.m. Worcester Public Library, Saxe Room, 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655. Open Mic. Open to musicians, poets, comedians or anyone with a talent! Hosted by Stephen Wright. 6-9 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com/events. EDM: Stereo Insomnia presents Audio Graffiti. Stereo Insomnia presents: Audio Graffiti with special guest ETC A night of EDM at the Palladium. Expect a mix of popular and underground music, innovative DJing and a genuine passion for preserving the scene. $15. 6:30 p.m.-midnight. Palladium, The, Upstairs, 261 Main St. 508-7979696 or facebook.com/events/756819621071404/?source=1. ALS Benefit Featuring multiple bands. Come out and help raise money for ALS research! Featuring many local area bands, with raffles, prizes and much more! 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Dan Kirouac solo/acoustic. dankirouac.com Free. 7-10 p.m. Tavern on the Common, 249 Main St., Rutland. 508-886-4600. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 7:30-11 p.m. The GazBar Sports Grill, 1045 Central St., Leominster. Never Forgotten. Christian Rock! This is a young band with
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a great sound! $4 Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. !Cafe con Dios!, Main Room, 22 Faith Ave., Auburn. Brian & Captain. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Jim Perry’s Hothouse with Chet Williamson. Mix the perfect combination of blues, R&B and a healthy dose of funk, and what have you got? Hothouse, the most exciting band to come out of Central Massachusetts in a long time. Mixing together creative original songs and very smart cover song choices, Hothouse gets the crowd going every time. Drummer Ron Ouimette and bass player Dave “DK” Kenderian give the band the ultimate back beat, while guitarist/singer Mike Lanigan and guitarist/keyboardist/singer Jim Perry complete the sound with polished yet wildly energetic creativity. Add Chet Williamson to the mix, and you’ll enjoy this even more! Williamson’s chromatic harmonica styling reflects his ability to play a wide variety of musical styles. Williamson has shared stages with many of the world’s most popular and finest musicians, including Sleepy LaBeef, Alan Dawson and Joan Osborne. His jazz credits include gigs with Rich Greenblatt, Jack Pezanelli, Reggie Walley, Dick Odgren and Emil Haddad. $10. 8-11 p.m. Viva Bene Italian Ristorante, Club Symply Fargone at Viva Bene, 144 Commercial St. 978-833-9698 or symplyfargone.com. Joe Macey. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. the TOOL tribute (NY) SCHISM! with special guests Before Common Error and more. NYC’s amazing Tool tribute SCHISM re-creates all the insanity of the real thing. Vocalist Angelo will be up from Florida to sing for you lovely Worcesterites. New band “Before Common Error” will warm you all up! $10. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook. com/ToolTributeBandSCHISM. David Butler & The Frogs. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. April’s Fools Band. A unique experience offering up hits from Adele to Zeppelin and anything in between. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Vintage Grille, 346 Shrewsbury St. 508-752-0558. Decades by Dezyne. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. DJ (21+). N/A. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. DJ’s & Live Music. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Union Tavern, 65 Green St. Electronic Night: Brightside, Wubson and more! 21+. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Maiden New England, Mechanix (Megadeth Tribute) and Epitome of Dog! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Marc Turo Singing Italian Classics. No Cover. 9 p.m.midnight. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. Shamrock Whiskey. Jam/Blues/Rock fusion. No cover. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Scoreboards, 137 Lancaster St., Leominster. 978-5341313 or facebook.com/shamrockwhiskey. DJ ONE-3. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508304-6044. DJ Reckless. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Saturday Nights with DJ E-Class. DJ E-Class bringing the R&B remixes to get you out on the dance floor all night long! No cover charge. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. The District Bar and Grill, 102 Green St. 508-593-4351.
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Open Mic/Open Decks. Sign up is at 7 p.m. for half hour or less slots Use our PA system, Mics, controller and sound tech Anything is welcome! 21 plus. Free. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Ladies Night! 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Blue Mondays - Live Blues. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.
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Become a master of fencing and ironing - or just fencing. Learn the art of Olympic fencing at the Worcester Fencing Club, 243 Stafford St., Worcester on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays now through Feb. 21. The cost is $175 for the full seven weeks. Learn the centuries-old art of fencing and have a whole lot of fun doing it. Visit www.worcesterfencing.com for more information.
milliondollarquartetlive.com. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. 877-571-7469 or thehanovertheatre.org/showinfo. php?id=121. Zach Slyk. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Queen Elsa at the Oval! Come meet Queen Elsa from Frozen at the Worcester Common Oval between 2-4pm. She’ll be in a heated tent next to the rink for pictures and autographs. Free to meet Queen Elsa. Admission for open skate is $2, with children 6 and under to skate Free, and $3 for skate rentals with a $25 refundable deposit per skate rental. Free to Meet Queen Elsa (fee for skating, skate rental). 2-4 p.m. Worcester Common Oval, 455 Main St. 508-6356900 or worcestermusicacademy.com/news.html. “Amahl and the Night Visitors” - a one-act opera in English by Gian Carlo Menotti. $15. 3-4 p.m. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jeppson Hall, 73 Lancaster St. 508753-2989 or trinityworc.org. Jim’s Blues Jam at Greendales. Each week has a first rate feature performer, followed by an open mike segment. Host Jim Perry keeps things rolling. No cover. 6-10 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Funky Jazz Jam Sundays. 21 plus. First, and Third Sundays! More info at facebook.com/electrichaze. Free. 7-11 p.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. OPEN MIC SUNDAYS AT SNOW’S RESTAURANT WITH BILL McCARTHY. To check the schedules and open slots visit Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it! Email him at: OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET. Free! 7-10:30 p.m. Snow’s Restaurant & Pub, 321 West Boylston St. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051.
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cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Every Tuesday: Jon Bonner and Boogie Chillin’. 9 p.m.midnight. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Hip Hop Tuesdays. Every Tuesday is different! Check our facebook page, under events for more details! $5-$15. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Grille 57, 57 Highland St. 508-798-2000 or grille57.com.
>Tuesday 13
2Fer Tuesdays with Pete Towler Solo Acoustic. 7-10 p.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044. Two Left - Classic, Modern Rock and beyond. Brian Degon (Vocals, Guitar), Fr. Gregory Christakos (Bass) and David Degon (Guitar) Jam Classic Rock, Modern Rock and Beyond. Free. 7-10 p.m. Park Grill and Spirits, 257 Park Ave. 508-756-7995. St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra, with Andrei Gavrilov. St. Petersburg Symphony Vladimir Lande, conductor Andrei Gavrilov, piano. Free pre-concert talk starts at 6:30 p.m. in Washburn Hall of Mechanics Hall. A legendary soloist in an infamous piano concerto_ A virtuosic opening overture_ One of the most popular works in classical music by Rimsky-Korsakov_ Music Worcester proudly presents the return of the St. Petersburg Symphony with Andrei Gavrilov, winner of the International Tchaikovsky Competition and one of today_s most acclaimed musicians. Bernstein Overture to Candide Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30 Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade _Dramatic and touching__ Music International $49 for Adults, $15 with Student ID, $5 for Youth under 18. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-752-0888 or musicworcester.org. TUESDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT @ GREENDALE’S PUB with Bill McCarthy LOCAL MUSICIANS SHOWCASE! To check the schedules and open slots visit Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Email him at: OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET. Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-8531350 or m.facebook.com/groups/209610855806788?ref=bookma rk&__user=578549000. Cody Curelop Acoustic. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Union Tavern, 65 Green St. C.U.Next Tuesday! Tunes in the Diner with DJ Poke Smot and Special Guests every Tuesday Night! No
Toast Masters. Speak before a group, develop speaking skills 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St, 508-926-8353. WEDNESDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC/LOCAL MUSICIANS’ SHOWCASE w/ BILL McCARTHY @ GUISEPPE’S. To check the schedules and open slots visit Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it! Email him at: OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET. Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-393-4405 or m.facebook.com/groups/209610855806788?ref=bookma rk&__user=578549000. All request night w/ DJ Strader. 8 p.m.-midnight. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Karaoke. 8-11 p.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. WEDNESDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC NIGHT W/WIBBLE @ MONDO’S. Calling all fellow musicians & artists alike! Join us down at the Dark Horse & bring your Guitars, Banjos, Mandolins, Trumpets & Xylophones & let’s have some fun :) Showcasing REAL live local music & talent! To RSVP a time slot in advance please send your name/time slot you’d like and e-mail (optional) to darkhorseopenmic@yahoo.com. To all other players that want to come up to jam and don’t want to RSVP there will be a sign-up sheet so you get to play your tunes accordingly. Free. 8-11 p.m. Mondos, 6 Gillespie Road, Charlton. Marc Turo Singing Italian Classics. No Cover. 8:30-11:30 p.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. FBW (Federation of Belligerent Writers). (facebook.com/ groups/284699625016320) 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Karaoke with DJ Sirch-One. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Sean Ryan on Acoustic. 9 p.m.-midnight. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022.
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ADC Performance Center (@ The Artist Development Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900 or adcmusic. com/Index.htm. ArtsWorcester, Model Behavior: An Open-Member Exhibit in Collaboration with the Fitchburg Art Museum, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jan. 11. 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 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. Assumption College: Emmanuel d’Alzon Library, 500 Salisbury St. 508-767-7272 or assumption.edu/dept/Library. Booklovers’ Gourmet, 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/book. 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.
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closed Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove Take a trip to Oz with the magical musical, “The Wizard of Oz,” at Grafton Middle School, Friday, St., Fitchburg. 978-345-1157 or Jan. 9 and Saturday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. Follow Dorothy Gale and her little dog, too, as they travel the fitchburghistory.fsc.edu. Land of Oz with the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the not-so ediCowardly Lion. Marvel at the munchkins, smile with Good Witch Glinda and shiver at the Wicked Witch of the East. And, of course, say hello to that Fruitlands Museum, Fruitlands Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. man behind the curtain. Apple Tree Arts presents its take on a classic under the stewardship of Theatre Museum Store Open House, Saturday; to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: for gallery. 310 High St., Arts Director Lisa Scarlett and Laurie Baker, an early childhood music faculty member. Admission is $8 for Curatorial Tour: 100 Objects, 100 Stories, Clinton. 978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or aorgallery.com. adults, $5 for seniors and students and free for children 4 and under. Just show up and buy them at the 100 Years at Fruitlands, Sunday. 102 College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art door. Grafton Middle School is at 22 Providence Road, Grafton. Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-456Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 3924 or fruitlands.org. 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross.edu/ Gallery of African Art, Hours: closed departments/cantor/website. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, Noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 Saturday. Admission: Donations accepted. 62 High St., Clinton. 978265-4345 or 978-598-5000x12 or galleryofafricanart.org. or danforthmuseum.org. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation EcoTarium, KEVA: Build It Up!, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through April 26; Discover the Unseen closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 414 Massasoit World this Holiday Vacation, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Dec. 26 - Jan. 4; Noon Year’s Eve, Wednesday. Hours: noon- Ave. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org. Museum of Russian Icons, Russian Photography: Siberia 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Imagined and Reimagined, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Admission: $14 adults; $8 for children ages 2-18, $10 college Fridays, Saturdays, through Jan. 10. Hours: closed Sunday students with IDs & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium Monday, 11-3 a.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. members Free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Thursday, 11-3 a.m. Friday, 9-3 a.m. Saturday. Admission: Adults Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special progra. $7, Seniors (59 and over) $5, Students (with ID) & children 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org. Fisher Museum Harvard Forest, 324 N. Main St., Petersham. (3-17) $2, Children under 3 Free, Groups (any age) $. 203 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. 508Through Nov. 10; Stencil-dyed Japanese Folk Art Calendars, Through Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000 or 978-598-5000x17 or or 978-724-3302 or harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/museum.html. 485-2580 or postroadartcenter.com. Aug. 10; Worcester Art Museum - Blue Star Museums Military museumofrussianicons.org. Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Preservation Worcester, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 Discount, Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Old Sturbridge Village, Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Monday, Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 10 Cedar St. 508-754-8760 through Aug. 31; You are here, Through Aug. 31; Families @ Children under 3 Free. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org. or preservationworcester.org. WAM: Make Art! Drawing Landscapes and Cities, Saturday; Zip tour: 800-733-1830 or 508-347-3362 or osv.org. Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 Prints and Potter Gallery: American Contemporary Thomas Smith: Self Portrait, Saturday; Arms + Armor Presentation: Post Road Art Center, Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-midnight, Wednesday, Arts & Craft Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 Boudica, Sunday; Arms + Armor Presentation: Celtic Warrior vs. p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, Roman Soldier, Sunday; Public Tour, Sundays, through Dec. 28; 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 142 U-student Wednesdays admission to WAM educational institutional Highland St. 508-752-2170 or printsandpotter.com. members, Wednesdays, Oct. 2 - Dec. 31. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & Humanities, Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, the Arts Center, Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 - Friday, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-346p.m. Saturday. Admission: for members, $14 adults, $12 seniors, 3341 or qvcah.org. for youth 17 and under. for all first Saturdays of each month, 10amRollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday Noon. 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 or worcesterart.org. - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: . Worcester Center for Crafts, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. “After four 633 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or rollstoneartists.com. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or decades, it’s Salisbury Mansion, Hours: closed Sunday - Wednesday, 1-8:30 worcestercraftcenter.org. great to see p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 40 Highland St. 508-753- Worcester Historical Museum, Alden Family Gallery, Canadian 8278 or worcesterhistory.org. Through Dec. 31, 2015; Class Picture Day, Through Aug. 16; In Brass — SAORI Worcester Freestyle Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow Their Shirtsleeves, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Stories They Tell, Through practically an St. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester.com. Dec. 31, 2015; Worcester Treasures, Through Oct. 31. Hours: closed institution at Taproot Bookstore, Hours: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 30 Elm St. this point — p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 508-753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org. still sounding 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 1200 West fresh, still Boylston St. 508-853-5083 or TaprootBookstore.com. attracting The Sprinkler Factory, East Coast Seasons - Open Gallery young Hours, Saturdays, Dec. 20 - Jan. 31. 38 Harlow St.38 Harlow St. virtuosos and, sprinklerfactory.com. Sunday Night Cinemageddon! Movies Shown Every above all, Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum, Hours: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday Night in the Diner! Sundays. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. still having Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. Call 508-753-9543 or fun with the 21 Prichard St., Fitchburg. 978-342-2809 or 978-297-4337 or find us on Facebook. music.” topfunaviation.com. Stage Time Comedy Show - Saturdays January 10-Saturday, Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Tower Hill Botanic Garden Library March 28. Walk-ins Welcome, A good laugh is always a good thing! Exhibit: Ex Libris, Dr. John Green, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, NPR: Tiny $10. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. Call 508-926-8353. Jan. 6 April 30. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, Desk Concert The Sort Of Late Show featuring Shaun Connolly (Tom Huizenga) 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12 Adults, $9 and the Over-Qualified Band. Followed by DJ’s Kool Seniors & $7 Youth, Free to Members & Children under . 11 French Chriss and Tone Capone (from FLAVA 105.5) - Thursday, Including an afternoon at Worcester’s South High Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org. January 8. 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to leap, tumble, flip & contort! A great class to introduce and work on flexibility, fitness and movement. Children should wear comfortable clothes that they can move in Freely, and bare feet. We recommend packing a water bottle. $10 per class or all 6-weeks for $50. 4-4:45 p.m. Get your skate on at the The Dancer’s Sole, Studio II, 6 Worcester Common Oval Main St., Webster. 508-949-1508 Friday, Jan. 9, 5-8 p.m. orTheDancersSole.com. with public skating and a luge demonstration and >Saturday 10 exhibition by members of the TV Studio Production U.S. Luge Team. Admission is Certification Class - WCCA free, but skate rentals are $3 with TV (Now Showing on a $25-deposit per rental. You can Channel 194). Learn how to skate from 5-5:45 p.m. From 6-6:15 produce your own quality videos p.m. watch a luge demonstration, followed by more public skating and be a producer for WCCA TV! until 7. You can also meet the You_ll learn how to work with U.S. Luge Team on Paul Mullaney high quality video and television Plaza behind City Hall, adjacent the studio equipment as well as some 12,000-square-foot Oval. ways to enhance your video. You can take the Saturday morning or afternoon class and become a producer Member for only $75! Days in 2015: Jan. 10-Feb. 7, Feb. 14-Mar. 14, Mar. 21-April 18, >Sunday 11 April 25-May 23. Call Tracy, at 508-755-1880 to sign up! $75. Lit Aloud: Literary Lights of January. A celebration of Worcester Community Cable Access (WCCA TV - Channel 13), 415 literary lions born in January! Come and read aloud, or listen to, Main St. 508-755-1880. works by Carl Sandburg, J.R.R. Tolkien, E.L. Doctorow, Richard My Mommy & Me - Creative Movement/Dance Class. Brautigan, Zora Neale Hurston, Virginia Woolf, and many more. Specifically catered to our youngest students! Students will learn Books will be available, but please bring your own if you wish. The rhythmic movements; hand-eye coordination; counting music; public is welcome, and refreshments will be served. The event is stretching; and basic pre-dance techniques. Our Mommy & Me Free and held in the PAS room of the Princeton Center, 18 Boylston classes offer a chance for parents to spend extra “special” time Ave. For more info, contact: Claire Golding (cgolding1@verizon.net) with their child, as well as meet other parents & their children in a or Clair Degutis (cdegutis@gmail.com) Free. 2-4 p.m. Princeton comfortable group setting. Open to girls and boys, ages 20 months Center Building, 18 Boylston Ave., Princeton. 978-464-5977 - 2.5 years. Dress Code:_ Dancers should dress comfortably in orfacebook.com/pages/Princeton-Arts-Society/235150933319996. clothing that is easy to move in; female dancers are welcome to dress like a “ballet dancer” (pink tights, pink leotard, pink skirt), >Tuesday 13 but not required. Ballet shoes or bare feet are recommended for italian Language Classes. Italian Classes: This semester we are all dancers (no socks, please). [Parents - please wear comfortable offering three levels of classes for adults. Italian for Beginners 1, this class is intended for people who have had no exposure to Italian. A Beginner 11 is intended for those who have completed Beginners 1 and are not ready of Intermediate. Intermediate Italian for those that have completed Beginners Italian I and II. Beginners 1 will be offered on Tuesday, Intermediate will be held on Thursday, Beginners 11 will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8 p.m. Cost: $120 nonmembers and $90 members of The Gene J. DeFeudis Italian American Cultural Center. Classes run for ten weeks and will begin the week of January 13. For more information email Joan at joan_dargenis@ yahoo.com. $120. 6:30-8 p.m. Gene J. DeFeudis Italian American Cultural Center, 28 Mulberry St. 508-791-6139. Cooking Demonstrations with Tower Hill Chef Matt Landry. Different menu items will be featured each week. Included with Admission. Free for members. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111.
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portion control techniques, how to read food labels, the importance of eating breakfast, and how to incorporate more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains into your diet. This is Free and open to the community! Free. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fallon Information Center, 50 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury. 866-209-5073 orfallonhealth.org/info-center.
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Say “Happy Birthday” to E. A. Poe with The Illustrated History of Edgar Allan Poe. ABSW is having an early birthday party for one of our favorite masters of the creepy: Edgar Allan Poe. Poe scholar Paul Macek, brings The Illustrated History of Edgar Allan Poe, a collection of over 200 epigrams and sayings celebrating
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Poe. Macek will give a talk about Poe and his life, showing pictures from the book. With 85 stunning illustrations by Gustave Doré, Harry Clarke, Aubrey Beardsley, and others, The Illustrated History beautifully leads the reader from one part of Poe_s life to the next: from Boston to Richmond to Philadelphia to New York, with two timelines clearly outlining the structure of the book. Free. 2-4 p.m. Annie’s Book Stop, 65 James St. 508-796-5613.
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Men’s Ice Hockey College of the Holy Cross Jan. 9 @Canisius 11:05 a.m. Jan. 10 @Canisius 7:35 p.m. Worcester State University Jan. 8 vs. Cortland St. @Holy Cross 4 p.m. Jan. 9 vs. Mass.-Dartmouth @Holy cross 7 p.m. Becker College Jan. 9 vs. Cortland St. 3:40 p.m. Jan. 14 @Stonehill 7p.m. Assumption College Jan. 9 @Nichols 6:40 p.m.
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Women’s Swimming and Diving Clark University Jan. 9 vs. Wheaton College 12:30 p.m. Jan. 9 vs. Mount Holyoke 12:30 p.m.
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BBC EXCAVATING Site work for new homes. Septic system installation repair. Driveway maintenance/repair. Drainage/grading. Sewer/water connections. Stump removal. Snow Plowing. Sanding/Salting. 14 Years in Business. NO JOB TOO LARGE OR small. Brian Cheney 978-464-2345
Ambitious Electrician Established 1989, fully insured. Master license #A14758. Call David Sachs 508-254-6305 or 508-886-0077
H E A LT H , M IN ND & BEAUTY MASSAGE & PRENATAL
Great Gift Idea! For Women & Men! Helps with: • Stress • Anxiety • Depression • Pain From Work & Traveling Get a massage today with Helen Nguyen for only $39 (reg $55)
INSPIRATION
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Massage and Prenatal Therapy 500 West Boylston Street Worcester, MA 01606
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24 Hours Everyday
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GARAGE DOORS
Commonwealth Fence & Stone Your Complete Fence & Stone Company. All fence types- Cedar, Vinyl, Chain Link, Post & Rail, Ornamental, Pool. Hardscapes - Stone Wall, Walkways, Patios. For a free estimate contact: 508-835-1644
Allied Services Garage doors & electric operators. Bulkheads. Installed & repaired, residential. Call 508-829-3226
FINANCE LOANS
Leominster Finance 75 Water St. We are
COMPETITIVE with
CREDIT CARDS When you consider that we offer: • Simple Interest • No Compounding •No Late Payment Fees On all loans up to $6,000 (ask for Taylor)
(978) 537-0796 Leominster, MA
PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS AVAILABLE FLOORING/CARPETING C & S Carpet Mills Carpet & Linoleum 30 Sq. Yds. $589 Installed with Pad. Free Metal Incl’d. Berber, Plush or Commercial. Call Tom: 800-861-5445 or 508-886-2624 Creative Floors, Inc. Ceramic-Carpet-Vinyl Marble- Granite- Laminate Wallpaper Pre-finished Hardwood Sales-Design- Installation Residential & Commercial Free Estimates. Carpet Binding Financing Available Come visit our showroom! 508-829-7444 www.creativefloorsinc.com
FURNITURE RESTORATION Paul G. Hanson Refinishing, repairing, veneering and chair regluing. A full service shop. Pick-up & delivery. Call Paul (978)464-5800
GLASS Central Glass Co. A Complete Line of Glass. Automotive-Residential. Window Glass Repairs, Screen Repairs/Pet Screens, Tub & Shower Glass Enclosures, Table Tops, Mirrors & More. Family Owned Over 50 Years. 127 Mechanic St. Leominster 978-537-3962 M-F 8-4 HANDYMAN SERVICES Dan’s Handyman Services Interior/Exterior Household Repairs. Dependable & Reasonable. Dan R. Thibeault 774-364-0938 HEATING & PLUMBING A-Affordable Plumbing Heating Well Repair 23 Years Experience. Lic#24880 508-282-0757/413-544-4138
SCOTT BOSTEK PLUMBING & HEATING Small Jobs Is What We Do Residential Repair Specialist Water Heaters-DisposalsFrozen Pipes-Remodels & AdditionsDrain Cleaning-Faucets Ins. MPL 11965 Free Estimates 25 yrs Exp. Reliable 774-696-6078
HOME IMPROVEMENT
HOME IMPROVEMENT Room Additions Basements • Kitchens Baths • Windows • Doors Hardwood • Vinyl • Ceramic Flooring
FREE DESIGN FREE ESTIMATES
PAINT/WALLPAPER
WELLS
LAWN & GARDEN
Interior Painting Only $149 average 12x16 room. Prompt service. Reliable. Refs. Dutch Touch Painting 508-867-2550
NO WATER? Stop wishing for it! A&W Welltech Corp. WELL & PUMP Installation & Filtration Service 978-422-7471 24hr Emergency Service 877-816-2642 Mobile 978-815-3188
LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE
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HOME IMPROVEMENT
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C&R, Remodeling, additions, & all home improvements, 25yrs exp. new & historic, David, 508-829-4581 Johanson Home Improvement Licensed, insured and HIC registered. Interior painting. Bathroom remodeling and repair. Door and window install. Decks and sheds. Rotted siding, drop ceilings, light fixtures, tiling, toilet and faucet repair and much more. Over 20 years experience Chad (508) 963-8155 website: johansonhome improvement.com Rainey’s Home Improvements Interior - Exterior Services 508-373-2862 Restoration Services Fire * Smoke * Water 40 Years Exp.
HOME REPAIR/ RESTORATION Need it Fixed? General Home & Small Business Repairs Light Construction No Job Too Small Call Bob at 978-422-8632 or 978-790-8727 CELL email: fixit@callbobhill.com www.callbobhill.com
Painting Unlimited Services, Inc. Skilled, Reliable, Reputable. Meticulous prep & workmanship. Int.& Ext. Painting/Staining. Power-washing. Gutters. Rotted Trim Replacement. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. HIC #163882 Call: 508-340-8707
Burnham Maintenance Fall Clean-ups. Lawn Maintenance. Shrub Pruning. Bark Mulch, Screened Loam & Compost. Patios & Walkways. Fertilization Programs. Deliveries Available. Please call 508-829-3809
PEST CONTROL Wachusett Wildlife Services Professional Problem Animal Control Licensed to Control An Extensive List of Problem Animals: Raccoon, Beaver, Squirrels, Skunk, etc. Lic/Ins. 774-364-4621 RUBBISH REMOVAL Lee Skoglund Services 10, 15, 20-yard container service. Yard & building materials. Office equipment & materials. Attics, cellars & estates cleaned, guaranteed by your closing date! Free estimates. Lee Skoglund 508-757-4209
TOTAL DISPOSAL Dumpster Specials 10yd. $250, 15yd $300. Home Clean-outs Landscape Clean-ups Demo Rubbish, Appliances. Give us a call and we’ll talk trash. 508-864-7755
TREE SERVICES
Ross A. McGinnes Tree work, Stump removal, pruning & removals. Free estimates. Fully insured. Call 508-829-6497
CLASS IT UP! Living the Classifieds’ Lifestyle! Happy New Year! Has it started to feel old yet? It has felt like a whirlwind to me, since we have had some early deadlines here at Central Mass Classifieds. I hope that you did enjoy all of your holidays! Now that reality has set in, what resolution or plan for the year are you going to stick with? I am not really a New Year’s resolutions maker kind of person, because I like to start every day anew. I do that for self preservation purposes, of course! Each day I start out with super intentions, but some days I succeed and other days, well, not so much. I am all about forgiveness though and I start with myself first. Do you tend forgive yourself for not succeeding at a plan or do you not forgive and hold onto the negative emotions, such as guilt? If anything during this lifetime, I have learned that guilt is pretty much a waste of time and emotion. The New Year is about moving forward, so let’s do it! I know how to get rid of some of that guilt you might be holding onto! Check out the service providers in this section that can assist you with getting over any negative emotions that you may be holding onto for not finishing some type of project or if you really do want to make that leap to a new job. How about decompressing from the stress of guilt with a massage? Whatever it is you need, we probably have the service providers to assist! I am looking forward to this New Year with you! No guilt in that! Always grateful…
Keep It Classy!!
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Dave’s Tree & Landscaping Enhancing the view from your home. Custom & Ornamental Pruning. Mulching. Planting. Lawn Mowing. Tree Removal. Certified Arborist. Call for consultation & free estimate. (508)829-6803. davestreeandlandscaping.com McCauley Lawn Care Cleanups, Maintenance, Mulches, Plantings, Pruning/ Trimming and more! 774-364-7267 mccauleylawncare@gmail.com
MULCH & LOAM Sterling Peat Inc. Quality Screened Loam. Mulches. Compost- w/Loam Mix. 2"-Gravel, Fill. Fieldstone. 978-422-8294
BUSINESS PARTNER WANTED Be part of the solution! Teach others the path to wellness FT or PT. We provide the tools and training so you can participate in this multimillion dollar market and create your own economy. Get started today. Call for a personal interview 777.614.1206
Part-Time ClassiďŹ ed Inside Sales Position We are seeking a self-motivated ClassiďŹ ed Sales ad representative who will be responsible for maintaining existing accounts and obtaining new accounts for print ad and digital sales. Ideal candidate will be detail oriented, enthusiastic, creative and be able to perform under strict deadlines. 25 Hours per week, Monday-Friday. Base plus commission. Holden, MA. Interested candidates please submit brief cover letter and resume to carsenault@centralmassclass.com
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FOSTER PARENTS WANTED Seeking families throughout Central Massachusetts who are interested in improving a child’s life.
Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, Ma. Lot Number 297-B Space 1 and 2, Garden Of Valor Section. Current value is $8,400.00 including 2 concrete burial vaults. $4,000.00 or B/O 508-375-0080
Metal Bestos 6" chimney 3 sections through wall t, base, mounting, lates, collars, cap. $650.00 774-312-4258
Worcester Memorial Park Paxton. Garden of the Cross. Beautiful location. 1-4 nicely located burial plots. Plots adjacent to each other. Would provide a lovely resting place for your loved one. $2500.00 each (original price $4800.00 ea). Cathy 203-315-9291
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688 Main Street, Holden, MA Toll Free (877) 446-3305
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Millbury Public Schools Substitute Cafeteria Workers. 3 Hours a day. Call Mary Leslie, Food Service Director @ 508-865-2929 Looking for Host Families in Worcester County
We are a local agency that places international students with loving host families throughout Worcester County. We are currently looking for host families residing in the area who would be willing to share their home, time and culture with our students. A generous stipend would be provided on a monthly basis. Please call 774-258-0862
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Delta 12" Portable Planer Mounted model 22-540 $200.00 Cash & Carry 978-422-7481*
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Trailer/Chassis/ Container Mechanics Experienced Trailer/Chassis/ Container Mechanics Wanted for open positions in Worcester. All shift positions available with good pay and benefits. Must have hand tools. Valid driver’s license and background check required. Call to request an interview. 508-797-6357
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Full Length Mink Coat Size 8. $200.00 508-829-3403*
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2 Storage Shelves for a Cargo Van Like New. (1) 42 x 46 and (1) 54 x 46 $100 B/0 Call Box 508752-2768 (Paxton)*
AMERICAN GIRL BOOKS Mostly new. Kirsten, Addy, Felicity, Samantha and more 15 books for $10.00 508-853-3555. Arm Chair Vintage, upholstered, Gray, strong, solid, comfy. Great condition. $40.00 508-754-1827
MERCHANDISE CEMETERY PLOTS Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, MA. 2 Lots in the Garden of Faith. $2500.00 for both. Near the feature. Mary 508-886-4334. Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton MA 2 lots in Heritage II w/vaults. $2,500.00 for both. Call Rick at 508-450-7470 Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, 4 beautifully situated burial plots in The Garden of the Cross. $2200.00 each (current value $5200.00 ea) 508-886-4449 Worcester County Memorial Park Desirable ’Garden of the Gospels’, plot 127C with space for 1 or 2, $3600.00 or email best offer. Visit WCMP for a look - very nice. charlie@angelic.com
Nutribullet Pro "900" Series Blender Complete set. 15 piece, like new. Used 3 times. $65.00 978-537-9881 Oak finish table. 42" x 42" includes 2 leaves each 11 3/4" wide. Very good conditon. $175.00 978/728-4460 Piano by Steinert Spinet, beautiful design. Walnut finish. $550.00 508-756-5828
Precor 9.23 Treadmill Like new. Orig. $1800.00 Asking $750.00 or B/O 508-845-6510 leave message. Two - 2 Paneled doors. Pre 1940, 58.25" L x 21.75" w x 1" thickness. Good cond. $60.00 for both. 978-422-7792 George Vintage fireplace screen 38" wide x 31" tall Shiny Brass finish, black mesh screen. Excellent. $50.00. 508-791-0531
WOOD SHOP 7machines $500 saws: recip/rad arm/2table 2jointers 1belt/disc sander Call Pat 508-886-2660
PETS & ANIMALS HORSES Riding Lessons & Boarding
Computer Chair Adjustable. Excellent condition. $35.00 or B/O 978-537-9633 Fold up stroller & high chair. Great for extra or Grandma’s house. Exc. condition. $25.00 for both. 508 829-9240.
BUY 2 LESSONS GET 1 FREE! www.olympusstables.com 774-287-0282
Who said nothing in life is free? Run your four line ad for FREE for two weeks and then you have to the option to run your ad until it sells for $20! Or you may run your ad from the beginning until it sells for $20 (no refund if the item sells within the two weeks) $2015 FOR FREE! SUBMIT ITEMS UNDER $2014 Here’s all you need to do! 3 ways to submit... 1. Mail completed form to Central Mass Classifieds, P.O. Box 546, Holden, MA 01520 2. OR FAX the completed form to 508-829-0670 3. OR Email the info with name/address/phone number to sales@centralmassclass.com
NO PHONE ORDERS ACCEPTED FOR FREE ADS PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY... We are not liable for misinformation due to ad being illegible: Have you advertised in the Central Mass ClassiďŹ eds before? Please check one. ___ Yes ___ No Name _______________________________________________ Phone _______________________ Address _____________________________________Town _________________ Zip ____________ Email Address (optional) ______________________________________________________________ Ad Text: (approx 28 characters per line includes letters, spaces, numbers, punctuation) _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________
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Grafton, North. 1 & 2 bedroom apartments that include HEAT & HOT WATER, off street parking, central vacuum and on site laundry. Starting at $895! 508-839-5775 1st and security
1999 Road King Under 8,000 miles. Too many extras to list. Always stored in room temperature. $14,000.00 978-4645525 or 781-879-8275 cell
Classic Car 1957 Chevy Bel Air 4dr hardtop. Total frame off resto. New 350 crate motor. Appraised at $47,500, only 5,000 miles since resto. $30,000 OBO. Call Len cell 508-789-3436 Millbury, MA
Truck Camper 1985 Bought new in 1991. Real Life brand. Bathroom, shower, self contained. 8ft truck bed. $2900.00 B/O 774-287-0777
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Millbury, 2 bedroom $975, newly renovated includes hot water. Off street parking, on site laundry. 1st and second, 508-839-5775 call for bonus! Worcester Greenhalge Street Spacious 2 BR Townhouse $1150 508-852-6001 VACATION PROPERTY FOR SALE Old Orchard Beach, Maine. Breckenridge trailer. Located in well maintained resort gated park. One mile from Old Orchard and Scarborough beaches. Glassed-in sunroom, A/C, heat, 2 TV’s, shed, fully furnished. Free trash removal, water, basic cable incl’d in season cost. Season paid from May 1st to Oct. 31st of 2015. Park also has security, pool & function building. Asking $57,000.00 Call 508-847-8576
2008 Honda Metropolitan Scooter Black and gray. Mint cond. 469 miles. Asking $1650.00. Includes helmet. 207-289-9362 OR 207-450-1492.
AUTO/TRUCK 1992 GMC Pickup Custom new tires, 366 motor, gas automatic, no rust. Harley black & orange. Asking $15,000 or B/O Call 508-304-1558 Jon
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1930 Ford Model A Huckster 22 Woodland Rd. Holden, MA 508-829-2282 1988 MercedesBenz 300 SEL 6 cylinder gas. Very good cond. Runs exc. $3200.00 195k miles. Located in Sutton, MA 774-287-0777
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1994 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 5.2 V8 Auto, 142K Miles. Regular cab. Black. Cap, hitch. Good shape. $3975.00 978-422-8084
2008 Ford E250 Extended Van 3dr, A-T/AC, Power package. Roof racks. Int. shelving, tow package, 6 rims, 8 tires in good cond. Exc. overall cond. 57K miles. $14,999.00 508-829-2907
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1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 Performance Coupe. 25K miles. 2 tops. LT5, 375HP. 6SPD, ZF Manual trans. Fully optioned. Fair weather only, always stored. $21,000.00 978-422-6624
2002 Mazda Protege5 Manual. Metallic blue. Runs excellent. Very sporty. Always garaged. $3,450.00 508-829-9882
1994 Geo Prizm 87K miles. A/C, 5 Speed, Rear defroster. Good tires and brakes. Passed MA inspection. Asking $1,790.00 508-450-0808
2004 Cadillac CTS Black, grey interior. Loaded. Only 67K miles. $8750.00 508-581-7967
2000 Toyota Corolla Blue, tan interior, AC, PS, PB, PW, PL. Low 109K miles. Great shape dependable. $3750.00 508581-7967
2004 Toyota Corolla Maroon, grey interior. AC, PS, PB, PW, PL Toyota dependability. Low 137K miles. $5875.00 508-581-7967
2001 Honda Accord Sedan 180000 miles. Dark Green ext/Tan Leather int $2,495. Runs great. franbriss@aol.com 508-869-6326
2008 Cadillac DTS 4DR. White pearl/tan.118K miles. Extras. $7,900.00 508-425-9776
• Class A, B, C Motor Homes • Travel Trailers Parts • Propane • Service Transportation • Temporary Housing
Fuller RV Sales & Rentals 150 Shrewsbury St., Boylston 508-869-2905 www.fullerrv.com BBB Accredited A+ Rating
BOATS 12’ Sundolphin KLN Jon Boat w/galvanized trailer. 55lb thrust Minnkota motor. 2 life jackets, anchor. 2 swivel seats. Battery & charger. Exc. cond. $1,200.00 or B/O Dave 978537-2536
1986 Stingray Super Sport 17 foot bowrider w/170hp Mercruiser. This is a classic. Full boat cover and bimini top. Very clean. $2950.00 B/O Call Cliff 603-494-8219/508-829-9882
Kayak Perception Sole Includes many accessories. $700.00 978-424-6315 * CAMPERS/TRAILERS 2000 Wilderness 37’ Trailer w/attached screenroom. East Douglas,MA on site at Lake Manchaug Camping. Center slide out, Sleeps 6-8. Call for details. $7000.00 Russ 508769-0811 2011 28’ Lightweight Camping Trailer w/slide. Electric awning and many extras. Excellent condition. Asking $15,450.00 or B/O 978-602-0099
24 ft Light Weight 2004 Terry Dakota Travel Trailer Sleeps 7, bunk beds & full bed, 16ft awning, A/C, Central heat, microwave & 3 burner stove. Dual powered fridge/freezer. Loads of storage, outdoor shower. 2 batteries, travel septic. Like new. $6900.00 OR B/O 508-579-6622
Utility Trailer 5’ X 8’. Floor, sides and gate are 3/4" pt. Removable fold down gate in rear. $1400 invested, asking $800 firm. Can be seen in Holden. 508-791-6444
JUNK CARS We Buy and PICK UP Your junk or wrecked cars or trucks. We Sell New and Used Parts. Specials on Batteries and Tires. New and Used! Airport Auto Parts, Inc. 56 Crawford St. Leominster, MA 01453 978-534-3137
REPAIRS & SERVICES Dick’s Auto Body Collision Experts Lifetime Guarantee In Writing On All Collision Repairs. Don’t let your insurance company tell you where you have to have your vehicle repaired. It is your right by law to choose a registered repair shop of your choice. 94 Reservoir St. Holden, MA 508-829-5532/508-886-6230 RS#4474 Visa/MC
PATRIOT AUTO GLASS "When it comes to safety, quality matters" WeatherTech Floor Liners, Auto Glass Replacement, Rock Chip Repairs, etc. We direct bill all insurance companies. $20 Gift Card w/every in-shop windshield replacement with this ad. 764 Main St. Holden, MA 508-829-1995 SNOWMOBILES
Snowmobile trailer/tilt blk steel, 8’ long, 3’ wide. New Hitch cap, $175. Call 978-582-4692 noon-6. *
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www.centralmassclass.com LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES 7+( &20021:($/7+ 2) 0$66$&+86(776 72:1 2) 687721 2)),&( 2) 7+( &2//(&725 2) 7$;(6 127,&( 2) 7$; 7$.,1* 72 7+( 2:1(5 2) 7+( +($5,1$)7(5 '(6&5,%(' /$1' $1' $// 27+(56 &21&(51(' YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ON MONDAY, the 2ND day of February at 12:00 O’CLOCK P.M. at the SUTTON TOWN HALL, pursuant to the provisions of General Law Chapter 60, Section 53, and by the virtue vested in me as Collector of Taxes. IT IS MY INTENTION TO TAKE FOR THE TOWN OF SUTTON the following parcels of land for nonpayment 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. BENGSTON JAMES C, BENGTSON ELLEN L, Subsequent Owner: BENGTSON JAMES C, BENGTSON ELLEN L, LAND located at 161 R PURGATORY RD in SUTTON, containing 10.000 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map 003200041, recorded at WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 3897/531. Tax for FY-2014 $136.42. CHASE RONALD C, Subsequent Owner: CHASE RONALD C, LAND located at 82 R DODGE HILL RD in SUTTON, containing 1.120 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map 001100163, recorded at WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 08532/0398. Tax for FY-2014 $22.82.
LIBBY MYRNA, Subsequent Owner: LIBBY MYRNA, LAND & BUILDING located at 180 MENDON RD in SUTTON, containing 27,878.000 SQ FT shown on Assessor’s Map 003000017, recorded at WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 24238/342. Tax for FY-2014 $1,620.58. MACLAREN RICHARD S, Subsequent Owner: MACLAREN RICHARD S, LAND located at 55 WHITINS RD in SUTTON, containing 2.700 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map 004900069, recorded at WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 43917/352. Tax for FY-2014 $756.25.
CLARK GABRIEL, Subsequent Owner: CLARK GABRIEL, LAND located at 42 PURGATORY RD in SUTTON, containing 4.050 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map 002400051, recorded at WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 36881/71. Tax for FY-2014 $1,671.12.
MORONEY PAUL A, MORONEY JACQUELINE M, Subsequent Owner: MORONEY PAUL A, MORONEY JACQUELINE M, LAND & BUILDING located at 142 EIGHT LOTS RD in SUTTON, containing 50.000 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map 002100028, recorded at WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 19929/1251. Tax for FY-2014 $8,735.40.
CLARK GABRIEL, Subsequent Owner: CLARK GABRIEL, LAND located at 48 PURGATORY RD in SUTTON, containing 2.290 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map 002400100, recorded at WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 30178/340. Tax for FY-2014 $1,448.30.
MORTON MARIE C, Subsequent Owner: MORTON MARIE C, LAND & BUILDING located at 60 TOWN FARM RD in SUTTON, containing 2.520 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map 002900037, recorded at WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 38278/299. Tax for FY-2014 $928.16.
COSTA PHILIP M, Subsequent Owner: COSTA PHILIP M, LAND & BUILDING located at 131 DUDLEY RD in SUTTON, containing 40,053.000 SQ FT shown on Assessor’s Map 000500038, recorded at WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 45960/279. Tax for FY-2014 $2,403.99.
NELLIS MARK B, NELLIS ELAINE B, Subsequent Owner: BRADSTREET ELAINE, LAND & BUILDING located at 51 MERRIAM LN in SUTTON, containing 5.800 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map 001600004, recorded at WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 20138/309. Tax for FY-2014 $2,939.53.
FORD ASSOCIATES INC, Subsequent Owner: FORD ASSOCIATES INC, BUILDING located at 2 A HARTNESS RD in SUTTON, shown on Assessor’s Map 0006001520000A, recorded at WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 47611/234. Tax for FY-2014 $1,645.74. HAYES PATRICK M, Subsequent Owner: HSBC BANK USA N.A. TR LAND & BUILDING located at 508 CENTRAL TPKE in SUTTON, containing 25,700.000 SQ FT shown on Assessor’s Map 003000089, recorded at WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 34974/179. Tax for FY-2014 $907.67. HICKEY GAYLE M, Subsequent Owner: HICKEY GAYLE M, LAND & BUILDING located at 2 BASHAW RD in SUTTON, containing 1.010 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map 001100031, recorded at WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 05054/0249. Tax for FY-2014 $873.12. HILLS JOHN M, HILLS HARRIET M, Subsequent Owner: LAMBERT BRETT R, LAND & BUILDING located at 441 PUTNAM HILL RD in SUTTON, containing 18,295.000 SQ FT shown on Assessor’s Map 004900094, recorded at WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 05463/0209. Tax for FY-2014 $1,477.33. JACQUES BRIAND J, Subsequent Owner: JACQUES BRIAND J, LAND & BUILDING located at 20 OLD PROVIDENCE RD in SUTTON, containing 8,712.000 SQ FT shown on Assessor’s Map 000600143, recorded at WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 27452/279. Tax for FY-2014 $2,710.05. KEOWN ARTHUR D III, KEOWN CHRISTINE M, Subsequent Owner: KEOWN ARTHUR D III, KEOWN CHRISTINE M, LAND & BUILDING located at 9 MCCLELLAN RD in SUTTON, containing 1.860 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map 001100125, recorded at WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 24809/274. Tax for FY-2014 $3,129.09.
R W REALTY TRUST, RICHARD & BONNIE WUNSCHEL TRS, Subsequent Owner: R W REALTY TRUST, RICHARD & BONNIE WUNSCHEL TRS, LAND located at 74 R LINCOLN RD in SUTTON, containing 5.000 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map 002600014, recorded at WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 28183/218. Tax for FY-2014 $126.60. R W REALTY TRUST, RICHARD & BONNIE WUNSCHEL TRS, Subsequent Owner: R W REALTY TRUST, RICHARD & BONNIE WUNSCHEL TRS, LAND located at 82 R LINCOLN RD in SUTTON, containing 4.700 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map 002600015, recorded at WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 28183/218. Tax for FY-2014 $119.85. ROAF CHESTER E, Subsequent Owner: ROAF CHESTER E, LAND & BUILDING located at 6 SECOND ST in SUTTON, containing 13,200.000 SQ FT shown on Assessor’s Map 004900028, recorded at WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 47925/227. Tax for FY-2014 $1,650.50. ROBBINS HANNAH L, ROBBINS DENNIS P S, Subsequent Owner: ROBBINS HANNAH L, ROBBINS DENNIS P S, BUILDING located at 107 ARIEL CIR in SUTTON, shown on Assessor’s Map 00030001500034, recorded at WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 47742/111. Tax for FY-2014 $1,087.43. ROY RICHARD A, ROY DORIS I, Subsequent Owner: ROY RICHARD A, ROY DORIS I, LAND & BUILDING located at 5 W THIRD ST in SUTTON, containing 41,382.000 SQ FT shown on Assessor’s Map 004900021, recorded at WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 06220/0107. Tax for FY-2014 $4,075.95.
RUTH JEFFREY A SR, RUTH PAULETTE B, Subsequent Owner: RUTH JEFFREY A SR, RUTH PAULETTE B, LAND & BUILDING located at 191 HARTNESS RD in SUTTON, containing 13.400 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map 001200098, recorded at WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 45429/219. Tax for FY-2014 $4,409.06. SEARLES MICHAEL A, Subsequent Owner: BROWN SUZANNE M, BUILDING located at 143 ARIEL CIR in SUTTON, shown on Assessor’s Map 00030001500052, recorded at WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 47964/129. Tax for FY-2014 $1,087.08. SUTTON OUTLOOK VENTURES LLC, KAREN PARKER, Subsequent Owner: SUTTON OUTLOOK VENTURES LLC, KAREN PARKER, LAND located at 48 GILMORE DR in SUTTON, containing 9.160 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map 004500060, recorded at WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 47909/41. Tax for FY-2014 $820.37. SUTTON OUTLOOK VENTURES LLC, KAREN PARKER, Subsequent Owner: SUTTON OUTLOOK VENTURES LLC, KAREN PARKER, LAND located at 53 GILMORE DR in SUTTON, containing 4.470 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map 004500064, recorded at WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 47909/41. Tax for FY-2014 $347.73. SUTTON OUTLOOK VENTURES LLC, KAREN PARKER, Subsequent Owner: SUTTON OUTLOOK VENTURES LLC, KAREN PARKER, LAND located at 85 GILMORE DR in SUTTON, containing 37.960 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map 004500068, recorded at WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 47909/41. Tax for FY-2014 $23,525.66. SUTTON OUTLOOK VENTURES LLC, KAREN PARKER, Subsequent Owner: SUTTON OUTLOOK VENTURES LLC, KATHY PARKER, LAND located at 7 GILMORE DR in SUTTON, containing 9.700 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map 005100092, recorded at WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 47909/41. Tax for FY-2014 $614.43. THIRTY FOUR BURBANK TRUST, STRATFORD M & SANTON D TRUSTEES, Subsequent Owner: JAB ENTERPRISES LLC, LAND located at 72 WORC-PROV TPKE in SUTTON, containing 1.650 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map 001000013, recorded at WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 24972/286. Tax for FY-2014 $508.87. UNISTAR PROPERTIES LLC, LEE JUNDANIAN STE 700, Subsequent Owner: UNISTAR PROPERTIES LLC, LEE JUNDANIAN STE 700, LAND located at 22 R OAKHURST RD in SUTTON, containing 19.940 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map 005100065, recorded at WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 36349/130. Tax for FY-2014 $485.73. WINSKI RICHARD H, WINSKI JILL L, Subsequent Owner: WINSKI RICHARD H, WINSKI JILL L, LAND & BUILDING located at 46 TORREY RD in SUTTON, containing 2.040 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map 005300003, recorded at WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 05944/0001. Tax for FY-2014 $3,065.41.
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www.centralmassclass.com LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES 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. WO14P4147EA Estate of: Mark G Tebo Date of Death: 11/21/2014 To all interested persons: A Petition has been ďŹ led by: Judith A Tebo of Sutton MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order of testacy and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. And also requesting that: Judith A Tebo of Sutton MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond. You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must ďŹ le a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on 01/20/2015. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must ďŹ le a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to ďŹ le a timely written appearance and objection followed by an AfďŹ davit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. The estate is being administered under formal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be ďŹ led with the Court, but recipients are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court. Date: December 26, 2014 Stephen G. Abraham, Register of Probate 01/08/2015 MS TOWN OF MILLBURY PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 41, Section 81W of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. in the Municipal OfďŹ ce Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, to consider a modiďŹ cation of the deďŹ nitive plan approval, speciďŹ cally to extend the construction deadline for completion of the roads and associated infrastructure for the 4 lot subdivision entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Watson Estatesâ&#x20AC;?, property located off of McCracken Road. Anyone wishing to be heard on this matter should appear at the time and place speciďŹ ed above. Richard Gosselin Chairman 1/8, 1/15/2015 MS TOWN OF SUTTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Sutton School Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Wally Johnson Board Room of the Sutton Municipal Center regarding the FY2016 School budget. Any citizen interested is invited to attend this public hearing. 1/8/2015
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TOWN OF MILLBURY A PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF APPEALS In accordance with Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws and the Zoning Ordinances of the Town of Millbury, a public hearing will be held in the hearing room of the Municipal OfďŹ ce Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA on: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 At: 7:40 p.m. To act on a petition from: PJM Family Enterprises, 221 Southwest Cutoff, Millbury, MA For a Variance in the Millbury Zoning Ordinance relative to: property at 221 Southwest Cutoff, Millbury, MA for the purpose of Construction and Trucking Lot. All interested parties are invited to attend. Paul Nigosian, Chairman Millbury Board of Appeals 1/8, 1/15/2015
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HIGHWAY DIVISION NOTICE OF A PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Project File No. 607002 A Public Information Meeting will be held by MassDOT to discuss the proposed stormwater improvements associated with Tatnuck Brook along Route 122 project in Worcester, MA. WHERE: Tatnuck School Library 1083 Pleasant Street Worcester, MA 01602 WHEN: Thursday, January 22, 2015 @ 7:00 PM PURPOSE: The purpose of this meeting is to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the proposed stormwater improvements associated with Tatnuck Brook along Route 122 project. All views and comments made at the meeting will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible. PROPOSAL:The proposed project consists of improving the stormwater management system along Route 122 which discharges to Tatnuck Brook in Worcester. Three stormwater best management practices (BMPs) are proposed and include: 1 inďŹ ltration basin on the south side of Route 122 and 1 series of subsurface inďŹ l tration basins south of Route 122 and 1 subsurface inďŹ ltration basin south of Route 122 to the west of the Route 122 crossing of Tatnuck Brook. A secure right-of-way is necessary for this project. Acquisitions in fee and permanent or temporary easements may be required. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is responsible for acquiring all needed rights in private or public lands. MassDOTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s policy concerning land acquisitions will be discussed at this meeting. Written views received by MassDOT subsequent to the date of this notice and up to ďŹ ve (5) days prior to the date of the meeting shall be displayed for public inspection and copying at the time and date listed above. Plans will be on display one-half hour before the meeting begins, with an engineer in attendance to answer questions regarding this project. A project handout will be made available on the MassDOT website listed below. Written statements and other exhibits in place of, or in addition to, oral statements made at the Public Meeting regarding the proposed undertaking are to be submitted to Patricia A. Leavenworth, P.E., Chief Engineer, MassDOT, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, Attention: Roadway Project Management, Project File No. 607002. Such submissions will also be accepted at the meeting. Project inquiries may be emailed to:dot.feedback.highway@state.ma.usâ&#x20AC;? This location is accessible to people with disabilities. MassDOT provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats, such as audio tapes, Braille and large print), as available. For accommodation or language assistance, please contact MassDOTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chief Diversity and Civil Rights OfďŹ cer by phone (857-368-8580), fax (857-368-0602), TTD/TTY (857-368-0603) or by email MassDOT.CivilRights@dot.state.ma.us. Requests should be made as soon as possible prior to the meeting, and for more difďŹ cult to arrange services including sign-language, CART or language translation or interpretation, requests should be made at least ten (10) business days before the meeting. In case of inclement weather, meeting cancellation announcements will be posted on the internet at http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/Highway/ FRANCIS A. DEPAOLA, P.E. PATRICIA A. LEAVENWORTH, P.E. HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR CHIEF ENGINEER ( ) ( $ * % +
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A certified copyright manager, Barbara Ingrassia knows how to navigate what she calls the “gray murky ooze that is copyright in the digital age.” She will share her expertise as the guest speaker at a luncheon hosted by The Communicators Club Tuesday, Jan. 13 at Peppercorns Grille, 455 Park Ave, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Calling herself a wilderness explorer and risk manager, she helps guide folks around the potholes and the quicksand that can “suck the life out of a project or business.” She has a bachelor’s in history and secondary social studies education and a master’s in library science, and has worked as a librarian at Clark University and UMass Medical School. She said she enjoys teaching and “bringing some fun to the potentially dull topic of copyright.” In basic terms what is copyright? What is the fair use clause? Reducing it to the bare bones — copyright is the (legal) right to make a copy. Copyright law is meant to encourage creativity by awarding authors and inventors a monopoly for a limited period of time. That monopoly includes the exclusive rights to make and distribute copies and other versions of the original work, and to display or perform it publicly. Once that limited period of time expires, the work becomes part of the public domain and can be used by anyone for any purpose — no permission required. But the Fair Use clause is what lets us function on a day-to-day basis because we all make copies, send emails, write blogs, quote passages, play music and videos, etc. It’s the technology of the digital age that has made it so easy for us to search/copy/paste/send with a click of a button - without thinking about who may be holding that monopoly. But what we might think is “fair” may not fit with what the law says is “fair.” There are criteria to analyze before we decide it’s fair to use someone else’s content without permission: why do we want to use it, how much do we want to use, is it fact or fiction, will our use cut into the income of the copyright holder? And just to make it worse, there are no rules “carved in stone” about how to apply the criteria. It’s all open to interpretation. A judge will decide. That’s why I say it’s murky…
How have the copyright laws evolved with the digital age? They haven’t. The digital age has brought such rapid advances
in technology — and the copyright law hasn’t been able to keep up. The most recent comprehensive overhaul of the U.S. Copyright Act was in 1976, when the most pressing concerns were the advent of photocopiers and the ability to transmit via closed circuit TV from a live event in the auditorium to the overflow crowd in the cafeteria. Obviously, ancient history in the digital age. That 1976 law did establish that copyright occurs automatically—the minute that an original creative work is set down on paper, on video or sound recording. No other action needs to be taken. And a major change in procedures that came about as a result of an international treaty is that the © is no longer required to establish copyright. Oh, there have been some other tweaks - patchwork kinds of things, but lacking a complete overhaul by Congress, most changes have been the result of negotiated trade agreements/treaties and interpretations of the existing 1976 law by the courts.
How long are copyrights valid? Are there rules regarding public domain material? Again, it depends on what the copyright law was at the time the work was created. One major act of Congress in 1998 extended the duration of copyright in the U.S. to “life of the author plus 70 years.” Because of that extension, no works will enter the public domain in the U.S. until 2019, while expired works enter the public domain in other countries on Jan. 1 every year. Yes, it’s confusing. In the U.S., it’s safest to define public domain works as those created prior to 1923. But there are
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What should people know when it comes to the imagery that grace their Facebook timelines? Is it legal to copy and paste copyrighted material to a timeline? Basically, if you didn’t create it, you need permission.
Where do most people and businesses get into trouble regarding copyright? By making a few wrong assumptions: if there is no © on a work it’s not protected by copyright and so is free to use; if they can find it on the Internet (especially a photo) that it must be free-to-use; and that even if they use someone else’s content without permission that they won’t be caught. And not realizing that we all are also creators of original content which we may need to protect.
Is there such a thing as intellectual property when it comes to copyright? Copyright is a form of intellectual property. Other common types are trademarks and patents. Each protects different kinds of original content: Copyright protects original works of authorship, such as writings, music, and works of art that have been fixed in a tangible medium (print, audio, video, digital). Copyright protects the tangible expression of ideas, but not the ideas themselves. That’s where a trademark or patent may come into play. A trademark protects brand names and logos. A patent protects an invention.
What’s the difference between sampling
music and stealing it? Not much. Anytime you want to share something you did not create with the public (now typically out on the ‘net ) you need permission usually in the form of a license. Copyright infringement seems very straightforward. Is this an easy thing to prosecute? It depends. The technology certainly exists to track usage of content, and it’s possible to monitor use of your content by simply creating alerts to track a unique phrase, but then what? We know that copyright holders can and do demand that an infringing work be taken down (from YouTube, websites, etc.) and/or payment made. A charge of infringement (use without permission) can end up in court – an expensive and time-consuming process that can kill a business.
How liable and vulnerable are media outlets when it comes both to committing copyright infringement and being victimized by it? There can be a fine line between legitimate use for news reporting/reviews/criticism (Fair Use) and copyright infringement. It’s all open to interpretation. It depends. As one of my instructors related: “Ask two copyright experts for an opinion on a question, and you’ll get three…” At this point, I know we all feel like throwing up our hands in despair and saying “I give up! This is too confusing!” The good news is that we all can learn some copyright basics that will enable us to take advantage of the wonderful opportunities offered by the ever-changing digital age. We can make copyright work for us. —Steven King, writer and photographer JANUARY 8, 2015 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
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