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ou don’t have to take sides on the issue of transgenders to recognize that, long before the debate over which bathroom should be used by which sex, many young men and women — and some not-so-young — have struggled with gender identity. Maybe you understand it, maybe you don’t. Maybe you want them in your bathroom, maybe you don’t. Contributing writer Megan Baynes sits with men and women who have made the life choice of identifying as different from their birth gender. In this story, they talk about the struggles of coming out, the challenges of living as transgender and how Worcester has fared when it comes to dealing with them. Did you know transgender students at at least one Worcester school can only use the nurse’s bathroom – and wear tags around their necks spelling it out? In “Call me Christine,” with all apologies to Caitlyn Jenner, we hear from transgender individuals themselves about being trans in Worcester.

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A super moment for Worcester resident now listed as oldest woman in country COURTESY PHOTO/CLARK UNIVERSITY

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oldie Michelson’s family has been following a semi-official list of “supercentenarians,” men and women who have passed their 110th birthday, for a while. Michelson celebrated the big 110 in 2012, with much fanfare from local media and a community grateful for her philanthropic contributions. Almost four years later at age 113, Michelson sits atop the rankings of supercentenarians compiled by the Gerontology Research Group, claiming the title of oldest person in U.S. following the death of Susannah Mushatt Jones, who was the oldest person in the world before passing away in New York on May 12. While the topic of aging and death can be a tough one for many people, Michelson’s daughter, Renee Minsky, said the family was celebrating the achievement. “Up until a certain point, and I’m not sure what that point is, exactly, people want to be younger,” Minsky said. “Aging can be an issue. But then all of a sudden, when you cross that imaginary boundary, it becomes competitive. And getting older becomes a good thing.” Michelson, who immigrated to Worcester from Russia at a young age, and still lives on the West Side, was not available for an interview this week. Although in interviews in 2012 she cited walking every day as her main source of longevity, she has been more housebound recently, Minsky said.

Goldie Michelson is now the oldest person in the U.S. at 113 years old. “Nobody realizes as the years go on that there will be one year and another year at this age,” Minsky said. “The one thing I will say is my mother always was involved in some sort of exercise, some sort of activity, even if it was just walking or whatever gym activity.” The first question asked to anyone with an exceedingly long lifespan is so frequent it is

almost cliche: What is the secret? In addition to exercise, Michelson watched her diet, never smoked and only drank alcohol socially, Minsky said, although she was hesitant to attribute her mother’s longevity solely to those factors. “I don’t know if that all totals up or not, because I’m sure there are a lot of other

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A weekly quality of life check-in of Worcester

A 113-year-old Worcester woman becomes oldest female in U.S. For Goldie Michelson, talk about the golden years! +5

people who do all those things as well,” Michelson said. Michelson was the son of Max Corash, a Russian immigrant who came to Worcester and started a successful dry goods store, according to a Clark University article written after Michelson’s 110th birthday. Michelson was able to graduate from Pembroke College in 1924, and earned her master’s degree in sociology from Clark University in 1936, at a time when women attending college was still a fairly new concept. Michelson’s name now adorns a theater at the university, and her brother’s name is on a set of tennis courts. Michelson’s thesis at Clark, “A Citizenship Survey of Worcester Jewry,” examined why older Jews in Worcester decided not to pursue American citizenship. It also reflects another aspect of Michelson’s life – her Jewish heritage. In addition to mentions in national stories about her new record and profiles in local papers, Michelson has been labeled the world’s oldest living Jew by international publications, including The Times of Israel. While Minsky said the family did not know about the Jewish aspect of the record, and did not know whether it was accurate, she did say the family has been fielding media calls nonstop since another family member sent her a message with a list of websites and newspapers who mentioned Michelson. “I just sat down and said, ‘Oh, my goodness,’” Minsky said. “And from that moment to this, the phone has not stopped. I

With good comes some bad, like the roar of dirt bikes on streets as the weather turns nice in Worcester. -2

If a picture speaks 1,000 words, what about video? Footage of a man on a rampage in a convenience store in Worcester shows him completely out of control before police confronted him. -3

A State Police K-9 helps cops find a man who had allegedly pulled a gun during a Worcester fight. Great job, Caber! +2

More and more people coming out of the woodwork to “save” Mount Carmel. As Pedro Martinez might have said, “Where you been, man?” -3

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City moves to extend demolition delay ordinance, with Mount Carmel in mind

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he Mount Carmel Preservation Society, a group of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church parishioners that organized after learning the Mulberry Street church would be closed and demolished by the Diocese of Worcester, has been racking up political allies since its inception. The group attended a May 12 joint presentation by Preservation Worcester and the Worcester Historical Commission to learn about the city’s demolition delay ordinance and some proposed changes, and when At-Large City Councilor Konnie Lukes proposed a few preservation-related orders at a City Council meeting this week, the group showed up again to voice support and urge expediency. Under the city’s current rules, any building on the Massachusetts Cultural Resource Information System listing is subject to a oneyear waiting period after the property owner applies for a demolition permit. Monsignor Stephen Pedone has said the Diocese will apply for a waiver, after architects determined Mount Carmel, a historic Italian-American meeting place, was no longer structurally sound and posed a danger to public safety. This week, Lukes proposed increasing the waiting period to 18 months to give the city and the community more time to mull over options for saving buildings, and hopefully come up with a plan. Lukes also proposed a local historic district encompassing the Mount Carmel area. “If time can resolve the issue, we will have served a valuable function by looking at the ordinance,” Lukes said. Although the church has been struggling financially for years, failing to raise enough

money in a capital campaign to fix the very problems that now have forced its closing, according to Pedone, the church’s last Mass on May 1 still came as a shock to many who grew up with Mount Carmel as their family parish. The Diocese wants to demolish the building – parishioners say they’re hopeful they can block that goal and keep the church open for business.

A few councilors have been lobbying publicly on behalf of Mount Carmel since its closing, including District 2 Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson and At-Large Councilors Kate Toomey and Moe Bergman. Bergman was at the society’s organizing meeting on May 9, while Carlson, Toomey and Lukes were all at the May 12 preservation meeting, where city Planning Director Stephen Rolle and Elizabeth

Rairigh of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission explained a number of aspects of the city’s current demolition delay ordinance that could be improved upon. Cities across the state have differing ordinances dealing with the demolition of historic structures, and Rairigh said 12 months was not a standard, as other communities continued on page 7

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n the past 10 years computers have become the foundation of companies, schools, many households and more than a few divorces.” So read the intro to Worcester Magazine’s Peter Wilson’s May 1, 1996 story, “Working on your computer tan.” It’s been 20 years since then and I think it’s safe to say, in an overarching, heady sense, there have likely been a few more divorces since then. Still, if computers were the foundation of many institutions in ‘96, they are the earth’s core in 2016. Wilson goes on to name several programs and colleges throughout Central Mass that offer courses on how to improve computer skills, from the basic, to the more advanced. “Whether you are experienced in the computer field and want to learn how to program spinning heads onto your web page, or you are unable to tell DOS from RAM,

there is something for you,” Wilson wrote. We may have moved on from DOS since then (and I mainly recall it as an excellent way to feel like a computer hacker while accidentally destroying my father’s computer as a preteen) and some of the early terminology utilized may sound a bit goofy, Wilson was spot on, and it is likely that many of those who invested in a computer-based education were ahead of the curve once 2000 hit. Considering how important computers were becoming in 1996 and how embedded in our society they are today, I think it’s safe to say the technology isn’t going anywhere. Being a little extra savvy could never hurt.

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have chosen longer waiting periods. There are other potential issues with the ordinance, which is the subject of a study by the city and the Massachusetts Historical Commission. The city uses the MACRIS list to determine whether a building is historic, but whether it is on the MACRIS list does not necessarily correspond to its historic significance. There is no rejection policy for MACRIS, and the last big sweep of the city was done in the 1970s, so a building’s place on the list often has more to do with someone’s willingness to do the necessary work for an application, in recent years usually to get tax credits. Approximately10 percent of Worcester’s buildings, 3,174 structures, are listed in MACRIS. In addition, there are a few definitions that could be changed. The city’s Historical Commission can grant a waiver to the demolition delay if it determines tearing down the building would not be detrimental to the city’s historic resources, or if leaving it up would cause the owner undue economic hardship. But what constitutes economic hardship is unclear, a sticking point for parishioners who say they donate enough to the church currently, more than many other parishes in the city. Many of them point to a spending problem by the parish, not a revenue issue. “I hope to God we’re able to move it to 18 months,” Carlson said during the Council meeting, while also raising a question, echoed by others, about whether any change in the ordinance would apply to Mount Carmel. While Mount Carmel Preservation Society organizer Mauro DePasquale urged the Council to make any change retroactive to apply to the church, that might not be necessary. The parish has not yet applied for a waiver to the demolition delay order, and numerous councilors voiced support for making any change quickly, so it would apply to any future applications. District 3 Councilor George Russell asked to skip sending the order to the Economic Development Committee and MICHELSON continued from page 4

don’t think we ever anticipated all of this. It’s very exciting, it really is.” Minsky says she brings her family to Worcester every four to five weeks – her granddaughter, and Michelson’s greatgranddaughter, recently graduated from Clark, giving her another reason to visit Worcester – and speaks with Michelson every day. While she said there will be some celebrating, the festivities will probably be low-key, she said. “She’s very happy. She’s very content,” Minsky said. “But I think this time it’ll just be a quiet one. Just family.” Reporter Tom Quinn can be reached at 508-749-3166 x324 or tquinn@ worcestermagazine.com with story ideas, feedback, or questions. Follow him on Twitter @bytomquinn.

just vote on it. He also invoked former District 2 Councilor Mary Scano’s name, recalling her successful efforts to save St. Joseph’s church, in part by occupying the building. “I think Mary is looking down on us today, asking us to do what we can to save Mount Carmel,” Russell said. Under city rules, a change to the ordinance would have to be advertised for two weeks, and then a vote would need to be taken to ordain it. The proposed timeline involves City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. coming back for next week’s Council meeting with a proposed new ordinance, which would be advertised

for two weeks and brought back, wrapping the whole process up in three weeks. Anyone opposed to the change can speak at next week’s meeting. Judging by support from councilors and a lack of any voiced opposition, the order should pass without a problem. While the ordinance change will apply to all buildings in the city, not just Mount Carmel, there is one similar building that will not benefit. Notre Dame Cathedral is blocking plans in CitySquare, according to developers, who have already applied for a demolition delay waiver. District 5 Councilor Gary Rosen

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lamented that church’s situation while calling for better historic protection for buildings in general. “If Notre Dame Church [in Worcester] was in Europe we wouldn’t be having this discussion,” Rosen said. “I support downtown building, but that doesn’t mean we have to knock down this beautiful structure.” Reporter Tom Quinn can be reached at 508-749-3166 x324 or tquinn@ worcestermagazine.com with story ideas, feedback, or questions. Follow him on Twitter @bytomquinn.

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I tried to stay positive through the transition. I think of one of the most positive things that happened that day. He was 93 years old and a straight, white guy. We had a reception line afterward and he came up to me. I’d known him for decades in this church and he comes up to me, he shakes my hand and he goes, ‘Lori, you have taught me something today that I never knew before. Everyday is a learning experience, even at my age, at 93 years old.’

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studies and other research suggest there is a biological basis for the phenomenon.

Dr. Norman Spack is a pediatric endocrinologist at Boston Children’s Hospital, where he co-founded the hospital’s Gender Management Service in February 2007, the first to treat transgender children. He is internationally known for his work treating intersex and transgender youth. Spack said he was swayed by the first patient who was brought to him. “I found the story compelling,” he said. “I was also the doctor who took care of a lot of kids who were born with abnormal genitalia. They needed to be treated. They had gotten all the way through college looking male. But I knew this person was miserable and that I could make them feel great. It’s like insulin for a diabetic, they are hungering for the hormones. “Seeing a few patients convinced me that this was a biological condition. The psychological problems were secondary, and probably due to non-treatment.” “Female to male are not as disadvantaged as genetic male to female are,” Spack continued. “Estrogen is not as effective in feminizing a totally male face. You can’t change the width of the shoulders, the height, or any of that. The timing of puberty changed, there are acute variations, but often it happens around age 14. “Many countries refuse to treat those under 16, which makes it harder. Ages 10 to 12 is the ideal time to begin suppressing puberty.” Spack said he often uses “puberty blockers,” which prevent the onset of puberty. This allows the transgender child to postpone the decision to transition until he or she is older, but prevents genetically born males growing excessively, and can make it easier to transition. Massachusetts, Spack said, is “much more accepting than ever. In certain parts of the USA it would be less accepting. There have been very minimal negative comments.”

Many Worcester organizations work on behalf of transgender youth, including Aids Project Worcester and Safe Homes. The latter, headed by Laura Farnsworth, runs a weekly “T-Time,” where transgender youth can gather together, as well as a parents group, PFLAG.

Farnsworth understands how hard and painful the process can be for the families of transgender youth. “They mourn for the loss of the child that they had,” she said. “We often say that as the children come out of the closet, the parents go in to it. There is a fear, stigma and anxiety.” But she is aware of the statistics surrounding youth transgender people. The suicide rate is 45 percent for transgender teens whose parents don’t accept them. While many of the young people at “T-Time” are accepted by their families and friends, just as many are not. “Joe” looks like your stereotypical 15-yearold. He has black hair that falls in front of his face, which he sweeps under a black baseball cap. He fiddles with his hands a lot. He has nine brothers, but his family refuses to acknowledge his gender. “They dead name me,” he said. “My sister gave me a necklace saying, ‘Sisters Forever,’ with a card saying, ‘To my Sister.’ She told me, ‘You’ll never be a man to me.’ Last time I got in a fight with my brothers, one of them yelled at me, ‘Well, at least I have a penis.’” When he went to school, Joe was told he could only use one bathroom on the first floor, because it was the only one with a single stall. “They told me my being trans was offensive to others and they cannot control what people will do in the bathrooms,” he said. Over Over 40 COlOrs 40 COlOrs On sale On sale

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One of his friends added, “It hurts because every time we are mis-gendered it is like people are not acknowledging our existence. We hate that, because we are transgender. People feel like they have a right to ask about our genitals or comment on our transitions.” Most agree Worcester schools are not adept at helping them. “Alex” attends Worcester Tech. When he came out as transgender to the school, he said they gave him a yellow “special permission” tag to wear on his lanyard, which allows him to use the nurse’s bathroom. More often than not, he said, it marks him as transgender, and makes him a target. He also said it took four months before the school would change the name on his lanyard. “Once, the security guard forced some transgender kids out of the bathroom they identify with and into the ‘correct one,’” Joe said. “The security guard also called me a homophobic slur. When I went to the principal, he told me he didn’t believe me. “We have tried to go to the principal when incidents have happened but he is always busy or out of the office.” Worcester Tech principal Kyle Brenner

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acknowledged the staff needs more training, but said, “We are supportive and will do it however the child or the parents wants us to proceed ... There aren’t guidelines that can cover everything because every situation is going to be a little bit different.” When asked whether he had received any reports of transgender youth being bullied he said, “No, we have had reports of bullying, but none specific to transgender.” Jesse Pack has worked at Safe Homes for several years, providing HIV counseling and testing. This past autumn he became and adult advisor. He said when he came out to his parents, in the early 2000s, they reminded him when he was small he had told them, “I am a boy,” and tried to get them to address him with male pronouns and a male name. Pack said he had suppressed that memory. “They had a difficult time when I came out to them,” he said. “They had no knowledge or understanding of what it meant. But it became obvious that I was happier and much more successful.” Pack believes supporting the transgender youth should be a top priority in schools. “It needs to be in the top 10,” he said. “I know that the school system always has its hands full with a lot of stuff, but this population is beginning to emerge.” “I find the youth I work with at the

Debbie Drew is vice president of Worcester Pride and an Army veteran. She transitioned when she was 35 and now works as an engineer.

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drop-in are really inspiring,” Pack continued. “It was hard when I came out at 19 and the initial family rejection. Imagine being a small child. They’re incredibly brave for coming out and asserting themselves at that age.”

‘“Jack” ABSURDITY’ grew up in the ’50s,

but it wasn’t until he was in his 40s that he realized he could transition. He now lives with his husband in a small community just outside of Worcester. He finds the debate over bathrooms ridiculous.

“The absurdity of it is that people like me would be forced to enter the women’s bathroom, but they aren’t thinking of that,” Jack said. “I think it is a pure attack against trans women, male to female. They are only thinking of a man in a dress walking in attacking people. Do you not think if there was any proof of that, they would be using that? There is not a single case of a transgender person walking into a bathroom and attacking someone, that I know of.” “I think it comes down to power and

gender,” he added. “People who are born male traditionally have better-paying jobs. When they come out they have the money to transition. Women traditionally have less money, and so they don’t have the power to do that. The surgeries are also less developed. It’s not true for everybody, but that’s just my theory.”

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Many of the transgender men and women who spoke with Worcester Magazine believe there is a generational gap between those who transitioned later in life, and those who are coming out as young people. The advance in medical procedures and support available has meant more people are finding acceptance in the Worcester community. “I was once fired for being transgender,” Jack said. “The kids who are under 30 don’t know how well they have it. So many people are accepting. I feel bad that I was never able

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to tell my parents.” Rachel Alpert was also older when she transitioned. She was working as a law professor in Natick when she began her transition outside the classroom. She started by wearing black lace shoes. The next week she wore black slacks to class. Then she pierced her ears. The following week she wore a button-down women’s shirt, followed by a blazer and a necklace. By the end of October, she was dressing entirely as a woman. After talking to her school’s administration she made the decision to come out to her class. At the time, Massachusetts was considering the Public Accommodation Bill. “I told [administrators] that this was a good opportunity to teach the class,” Alpert said. “It was a chance for them to earn an extra credit for themselves — not just for the class, but for life. It’s not just political, it’s personal.” “There was silence, no applause, no jeering or snickering,” Alpert said of her class’s reaction. “It was the first time all semester that I had their undivided attention. Then we just carried on with the lesson.” The following week, nobody acted any differently. “I felt validated,” Alpert said.

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In many respects, Worcester is ahead of the curve when it comes to LGBT issues. LGBTQ liaison Richard Bates works closely with the community, and often attends Safe Homes to meet with the youth.

“I want Worcester to be welcoming to all people, families and business,” Bates said. “I have worked with the community, I have educated myself. City Hall is very supportive, and there is a lot of support out there from a number of organizations.” Still, many transgender individuals, like Christine, while remaining optimistic about the future, agree more work must be done before the transgender community achieves full acceptance. In that regard, she said, transgender people are not unlike another group of oppressed Americans several decades ago. Said Christine: “I feel as if we are where black southerners were in the ’60s.”

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MEOW: An exhibition for cats and the community Joshua Lyford

Human beings have always had a close relationship with the animals they choose to coexist with. Cats — with their aloof nature, expressive eyes and curious ability to dole out affection in the precise measure necessary for continued adoration — have always had a very unique place in the lives of their human counterparts.

The Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., has found a way to tap into this human-feline companionship with “Meow: A Cat-Inspired Exhibition.” With a full slate of events and a decidedly feline art-centric focus, the museum will kick “Meow” off with a bang, starting with The Meow Opening Party Friday, May 20. The party itself will have music, entertainment, food trucks, and will serve as a gateway into the exhibits, including the hugely expansive “Community Cats: A Public Art Show” featuring 230 works by local artists and “The Captivating Cat: Felines and the Artist’s Gaze,” exploring felines as a classic muse. “To have an exhibition on cats and not include the public wouldn’t have been truthful,” said Adam Rozan, Worcester Art Museum’s director of audience engagement. “There was a transfer of soul people talked about. A lot of these are deeply personal. Many of these represent animals that have, unfortunately, passed.” Rozan is speaking from feline “ground zero,” the epicenter of the amassed public cat works awaiting hanging and display at the museum. He explained the call for public work was not restrictive in any way; individuals were welcomed to submit the art they felt represented cats, be it self-made, commissioned or loaned to the museum for “Community Cats.” Spread across the room are paintings, sculptures, photographs and everything in between all representing a huge variety of form, style and material. As previously mentioned, humans have a very personal relationship to their feline counterparts and Rozan points out

several pieces in particular, one from an individual who had to relearn to paint with their opposite hand after suffering a stroke, another who was inspired to finish a years-long project based on a deceased pet just for the show. “There was no need to pass judgment,” said Rozan. “This is about art and participation. People love their animals. There is really something about animal lovers.” While the 230-plus “Community Cats” public show is a big focal point of what is happening the next several months at the museum, the entire space has a cat-focus that pops up as you

to try to and capture that.” The exhibition features more than 70 works, and includes ancient Egyptian pieces all the way up to modern works, including art from Will Barnet, Albrecht Durer, Orovida Camille Pissarro and Theophile Alexander Steinlein. “With animals in general and cats particularly, they offer what any animal offers: warmth and companionship,” explained Dibble. “But people who have cats, I think they like that it’s a little more difficult. They’re always resisting and come across as choosing to exist on your plane. Maybe there’s a whole other world that

walk through the various galleries. To highlight these, the museum has developed a “Cat Walk” that will serve as a self guided tour people can embark on to discover cat pieces throughout. There are tie-ins with the Egyptian bronze cats from 663-525 BC and a Japanese tiger from 1630-1640 AD, for example. Yale University’s Ruthie Dibble guest curated The Captivating Cat exhibit that will run May 21-Sept. 4. The show explores several themes, including cats as guardian symbols, cats on the hunt and cats and human sexuality, but is largely focused on cats as artistic inspiration. “Cats have a certain mystery and they’re difficult to read,” explained Dibble. “They have this otherworldly quality and reserve. It makes people’s imagination meet them halfway. You’re always wondering what’s going on, looking to see what they’ll do next. An artist’s instinct is

they’re living in. It’s hard to tear your eyes away from a cat. What is it going to do next? What is it thinking about? It’s a sense of wonder that they inspire.” Head to the Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., May 21-Sept. 4 to experience “Meow.” Show up to the opening party on Friday, May 20, 8-11 p.m. for the general public. Early admission is for members,7-8 p.m. Entry for members is $10, nonmembers is $20, and students and youth will be admitted for $5. For more information on events taking place during “Meow,” including “The Captivating Cat: Felines and the Artist’s Gaze,” the Cat Walk and the Cats-inResidence Program, visit worcesterart.org. Reporter Joshua Lyford can be reached at 508-749-3166, ext. 325, or by email at Jlyford@worcestermagazine.com. Follow Josh on Twitter @Joshachusetts. M AY 1 9 , 2 0 1 6 • W O R C E S T E R M A G A Z I N E . C O M

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THE BEAT[LE] GOES ON: I grew up a fan of The Beatles.

My mom had a huge record collection that I eventually absorbed into my own and as a wee one; the “out there” portion of their discography became a mainstay of mine. I wouldn’t label myself a super fan, just a casual listener, but I figured I knew enough to compete in a straightforward quiz focusing on one Beatle in particular, Ringo Starr. The former Mr. Starkey did, after all, play a key role in “Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends’” early seasons. Nailed two questions right there. With Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performing at the DCU Center June 11, Worcester Magazine has set up a quiz online at Worcestermag.com/ringo to win a pair of tickets. Seven questions, you don’t need to get every one correct and you’ve got yourself a night on the town. Well, I only got one answer right, so I’m out of the running. (Come on, I wanted Ringo to be the man behind Captain KronosVampire Hunter SO BAD). You could win tickets still, though, just brush up on your Ringo knowledge a bit. Perhaps, if you don’t mind sharing a ticket, you could get by with a little help from your friends.

DRINKS WITH A LOCAL FOX: It’s been a little while since I’ve discussed my adoration for the EcoTarium’s foxes, but now is the time. Having just won the Worcester Magazine Best Place to Take the Kids Award at the annual Best Of Worcester party, and being named one of the top seven best science museums for kids by Cool Mom Tech (I think the tech my mom would have been most stoked about when I was a kid would be a pill that made me clean the dishes in a more timely manner), the EcoTarium has been having a great year. But enough about these kids, eh? Time for us adults to have some hands-on fun. Thankfully, the EcoTarium knows just what we need. Beginning June 16 and continuing every third Thursday of the month, the science museum will play host to an after-hours event for adults 21-plus with their Social Science Series. No pesky kids getting in the way of your good times, just food trucks, cash bar, music and an all-adult exploration of the museum. Sounds good to me. I just hope the foxes don’t mind my late-night drunk dialing. I’m sick of these “my paws can’t work the keypad” excuses out of them. Tickets are $20 for non-members, $15 for members. Sign me up and clear the floor, me and the river otters call the first dance. PHOTOSYNTHESIZER: Are you the type of person that would read “Plant Sale & Garden Festival” and think, not enough party in there for me? Well you’re wrong, on several counts. FIRST of all, think about how absolutely insane the idea of photosynthesis is. Converting light

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energy into chemical energy? That reads like a millennial diatribe about the Coachella Festival (sorry millennials, I recently discovered I’m one of you, so don’t take it personally). “I’m just, like, converting the light and saving it in my corporeal human form and, like, turning that into chemicals that sustain my activity, man.” That was a full-on tangent and I apologize. Coffee number two has taken its toll. However, Saturday, May 21, 10 a.m. -2 p.m., the YouthGROW Farm, 63 Oread St., will play host to a Plant Sale & Garden Festival. Organically-grown vegetable seedlings and new plant varieties injected with live music, dance performers, exhibitors, food and neighborhood cooking competitions (holy hell, yes!), kids activities and live animals just hanging out. I think this sounds like a win-win-win and the Regional Environmental Council seems to have done a great job setting this shindig up.

QUICK HITS: As a lifelong blowhard, rambler and run-on sentence proponent (utilizing the em

dash seems to get me out of some trouble), I have found myself once again lacking in space. It’s tough to cherry pick only a few highlights in a city that has constant and vibrant nightlife activities. The WORCESTER RAILERS hockey team has some new gear available online at Railershc.com, including shirts, possibly a child and snap-back hats. Many of the Railers items are available at Worcester Wares, located at the DCU Center’s door 22. I for one will patiently wait until the opening puck drop and hope a belligerent townie leaves his hat unaware upon a urinal. The HeartWell Institute, 1015 Pleasant St., will be hosting poetry readings on June 20 at 7 p.m. Featuring readings by John Hodgen, Susan Roney O’Brien and others. O’Brien also has a collection of her poems, entitled Legacy of the Last World, available at Amazon.com. O’Brien is fantastic, though I may be a bit biased as she was my English teacher, and one of the sole reasons I became interested in reading and writing many moons ago. In case you missed it last month, the Worcester Art Museum re-unveiled “The Last Judgement Tapestry,” a O’Brien Flemish work crafted in roughly 1505. The tapestry hung in the museum’s renaissance court for 50 years until it was taken down in 1990. It was restored in Brussels and has now returned to the museum in its own gallery running through Sept. 18. The museum also put up some posh new chairs to sit in while relaxing renaissance tunes play, so if you’re looking for a pleasant napping space while absorbing culture via osmosis, WAM has you covered.

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thinking about Tom.” Clarke is ready to do his part. “Here’s a guy who’s a decorated Marine, two tours, I think, he served,” Clarke said. “He was a State Trooper who, for all intents and purposes, got killed on the job.” While he is known for his irreverent humor and gut-busting jokes, Clarke has nothing but good things to say about police – now that they don’t really give him tickets anymore, of course. “It seems to me police in this country, it’s open season on them,” Clarke said. “They are the thin blue line that protects us from mayhem. You only call them up when you need them. What other job do you risk your life every single day? “To think of a guy who dedicated so much of his life to public service, and to leave seven children. Seven! We’ve got to kick in and help them out.” Tickets are $35, $40 and $70 and can be bought at tickets.thehanovertheatre.org. For more information, call 877-571-7469. Walter Bird Jr. is editor of Worcester Magazine. He may be reached at 508-7493166, ext. 322 or by email at wbird@ worcestermag.com. Don’t miss Walter on WCCA-TV 194 as part of “Rosen’s Roundtable” every week. You can also catch him on the weekly podcast, “Hank and Walter on Worcester,” with WCRN radio personality Hank Stolz. Follow Walter on Twitter @walterbirdjr and find him on Facebook.

If you’ve ever been to an Irish funeral, you know it doesn’t take long for the tears to dry and the smiles to widen. Before long, you may even forget you’re supposed to be mourning someone.

That is precisely what the organizers of a benefit for fallen State Trooper Tom Clardy are hoping: that friends, family, even strangers will come out to Hanover Theatre Sunday night, May 22 and have a whole lot of fun. Make no mistake, there is a purpose behind the evening, which promises to be a virtual who’s-who of comedy as Lenny Clarke headlines. Colleagues and friends of Clardy want to show support to the wife and seven kids the 44-year-old Marine Corps veteran left behind when, on Wednesday, March 16, his cruiser was rammed into by a vehicle after Clardy had pulled another motorist over on the Mass Pike in Charlton. Clardy will be remembered on Sunday, but feel free to laugh like hell. Organizers and friends hope Clardy’s wife, Reisa, can find some joy through the pain and sadness of losing her husband. “It’s something the family, the wife will never forget,” said Trooper Eric Higgins. “I just hope [Reisa] enjoys herself a little bit.” Higgins graduated from the State Police Academy with Clardy in 2004. They both started out as troopers at the Brookfield Barracks, before serving out of Northampton. After that, they were dispatched to different areas. Higgins hadn’t seen Clardy in about a year, but he had never forgotten him. “I’ve known him over 12 years. It impacts you immediately,” Higgins said of the news his former classmate had died. “The first thing you think about is his family, his kids.” Higgins described Clardy as someone who took his job seriously, but not himself. “He was a great guy, always hard working,” Higgins said. “If he was working he was serious, but at the same time, he understood the difference between being a hard-ass all the time and not being a hard-ass. He understood not everyone is a criminal. At the barracks, he was lighthearted and funny.” Those two words could perfectly describe what folks are in store for Sunday night. In addition to Clarke, a number of A-List

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Trooper Tom Clardy comedians are slated: Tony V, Artie Januario, Christine Hurley, Frank Santorelli, Dave Russo, Johnny Pizzi and Graig Murphy. You may remember Santorelli as Georgie, the beleaguered and slow-witted bartender on “The Sopranos.” In short, laughs won’t be hard to come by – and they are most definitely encouraged. “I think, honestly, it’s going to be a great night,” said Higgins. “Obviously, the entire situation is very sad, but for one night, you

can get together and show respect for Tom.” State Trooper John Fraioli said nothing but a full house would be acceptable. He said there were about 2,300 seats available, although by now many of them have likely been gobble up. “This will be her first real public event since the funeral and wake,” Fraioli said of Clardy’s widow. “We don’t want the place half full. We want to show how people are

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In 2009, John Stewart brought Jim Cramer onto “The Daily Show” and knocked him to the canvas. He accused the “Mad Money” host and other financial pundits of being in bed with the industry they covered, skewing their investing advice and contributing to the Wall Streetalways-wins environment that led to the recession. For one night, Stewart made Cramer the repository for a nation’s anger.

The Jodie Foster-directed “Money Monster” imagines a twisty updated version in which an aggrieved 99 percenter, Kyle Burdwell (“Unbroken’s” Jack O’Connell) demands hard answers from the financial-media complex he insists victimized him. Kyle lost his $60,000 inheritance by investing in Ibis Clear Capital on the advice of Lee Gates (George Clooney), the flamboyant television host whose market predictions have evolved into performance art (he illustrates his points with vintage movie clips and dancing girls). Kyle storms the set mid-show with a pistol and explosive vest, which he orders Lee to wear, and on live TV holds Lee hostage until the slimy Ibis CEO (Dominic West) can come on to explain how his company lost $800 million in a single day due to an algorithm “glitch.” From the control room, director Patty Fenn (Julie Roberts) offers calming words through the panicked Lee’s earpiece, coaching him the way Holly Hunter’s producer coaxed brilliance from thick-headed anchor William Hurt in “Broadcast News.” As the police converge, the scenario takes on a “Dog Day Afternoon” feel, particularly when Kyle’s pregnant girlfriend is recruited to talk reason to him (shades of DDA’s Chris Sarandon reaching out to Al Pacino), but then steers the conversation in an unsettling direction. Unlike “The Big Short,” which offered a forensic explanation of why the numbers don’t add up, “Money Monster” aims for the gut. The film articulates the common man’s frustrations about corporate interests

operating in a system perpetually rigged in their favor, a sentiment that propelled Bernie Sanders into a serious presidential run. Kyle is the poster boy for all those on the economic see-saw whose feet never touch the earth, describing what it’s like to live in New York City on $14 an hour with no reasonable expectation his situation ever will improve. The polemic nature of “Money Monster” works for a while. But the more time we spend with the anguished Kyle, the less interesting he becomes because his talking points never change, leaving only the bile. We’re on his side already; are we expected to be more on his side? Except for the fact he has a name and a girlfriend, Kyle remains largely anonymous. No backstory, no real appreciation for the constellation of factors igniting his rash action. This is probably intentional — a way to ensure he symbolizes a wide swath of Americans — but it personalizes the narrative. “Money Monster” could have been a taut thriller if it had kept the action inside the TV studio — the interplay between Kyle and Lee is where the real drama lies. Unfortunately, the movie seems to grow impatient with itself and injects a hurried investigation into Ibis’ dirty dealings stretching from South Korea to Iceland and culminating in a strange march through Wall Street’s canyons. The taut turns into the ridiculous. Two smaller things bothered me about this movie. One is its naive notion that a confession of wrongdoing forced at gunpoint would hold dramatic weight, or any credibility either legally or in the public square. Another involves a cameraman who lays down his camera at a critical moment because he’s so moved by what he’s witnessing. Ha! The makers of a film titled “Money Monster” ought to know a camera operator can commit several forgivable sins, but missing the money shot is not one of them.

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and garlic smothered in white wine sauce. I split the well-tenderized chicken breast into bite-sized morsels and scooped up bits of pepper and artichoke with my fork, swirling them in the thin tangy sauce that covered my plate. In less than 10 minutes, our server was back. “Would you like dessert or coffee?” she asked, nervously eyeing the kitchen. “No, no, just the check,” I assured her, vowing to come back again at a more reasonable hour. The bill came to $40.80. I returned the next night with a new friend in tow, this time 90 minutes before close. Like the previous evening, a large party occupied the back room, and it occurred to me Caffé Espresso would be the perfect locale for an occasion on which your guests required the appropriate acoustics to converse. The music alternated between Van Morrison, doo-wop, and a rousing version of Dean Martin’s “That’s Amore.” We sat again at a quiet table for two. “If they lit the candles, this place would take on a much better vibe,” my friend observed. I looked around, and sure enough, every table had a glass candle holder steeped in darkness. We ordered the Polpa di granchio

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order a breakfast sandwich at any time of day. Settle into a big leather chair, a towering high top, or a cozy outdoor patio table. Bring your work and have a study date or go full-on nerd and bring Bananagrams. The more time I spend at Nu Café the more I resign myself to the fact that, just like me, 335 Chandler Street had to grow up sometime. If all else fails on your 01602 adventure, buy your date an electric blue slushy and some fries from the Burkett snack shack and take a walk down memory lane (better known as Pleasant Street.) If you make it as far as Boundless Way Temple, duck into the sculpture garden to examine their latest community project, “Buddhas Over Worcester.” For this installation, artists explore what it means to be “awake.” The whole scene bears an uncanny resemblance to the wind chime garden in “Harriet the Spy.” The exhibit is free and open to the public through July 5. Looking for a sit-down dinner in 01602?

• Corner Grille is the quintessential date night locale for any and every couple. Sip on “lemonade for two” and enjoy a specialty thin crust pizza while you sketch a color pencil portrait of your date on the tablecloth. • Even the most finicky eater can find something fitting on Nancy Chang’s menu. This Asian restaurant offers gluten free, vegan and diabetic friendly options to please exacting diners. • Stake’s Sports Pub is a little rough around the edges, but it’s one of the only bars in Worcester where you can sit down and engage in conversation. There’s never a cover, and they’re open seven days a week.

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Sean Fullerton “Fully” Acoustic. Sean Fullerton has been a successful musician, singer/songwriter, recording engineer and producer since 1995. Specializing in Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Memphis Soul and Fingerstyle Guitar using 6 String, 12 String and resonator guitars, harmonicas, live guitar looping, Bose and UltraSound sound systems, Sean performs in a wide variety of venues and for many weddings, parties, charitable and corporate events throughout New England. For more information, please visit seanfullertonmusic.net Dinner, Drinks, Music. 6-8 p.m. Smokestack Urban BBQ, 139 Green St. 508-363-1111 or seanfullertonmusic.net The What! Collective Flow Performance music by Terraphorm. 21 plus doors at 6pm Tickets: 15$ for workshops 5$ after 9pm 6:30 twin hoop workshop w/ Nikki Steez 7:30 workshop TBD Show starts at 9pm Orchestrobe at 9:15 Terraphorm at 11:00 Flow artists by The What! Collective Gabija’s Meow - Performance Artist Shayna Moonshadow Performance Art and Yoga Kaila Kitsune Nikki Steez w/ hoop giveaways by Buddha Belly Hoops Music by Terraphorm soundcloud.com/terraphormmusic Orchestrobe https:// soundcloud.com/orchestrobe Art Gallery w/ live painting featuring: Visual Artwork by Mary Murph The Artwork of Kai Griffiths Artwork by Ryan Gardell Alyssa Woodcock - Visual Creations $15 for workshops $5 after 9pm. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-7990629 or find them on Facebook. Bluegrass Jam w/ Victor. Open to all skill levels! Jam out with musician’s in search of the elusive Bluegrass. Host & instructor, Victor Evdokimoff will guide the group through songs, chord changes and leads. Hosted in the Union Music Performance Center. Meet, greet, and jam at 6:30PM. Always the 3rd Thursday of every month! Free. 6:30-8 p.m. Union Music, Union Music Performance Center, 142 Southbridge St. 508-753-3702 or find them on Facebook. Open Mic Most Thursdays @ Barbers North. To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) Network * Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty different musicians regularly support my open mic nights all are friendly and supportive -- and many are: * Former or currently signed recording artists * Award-winning pro’s or semi-pro’s * Regularly gigging paid-performers * Published songwriters * Recording studio owner/operators * Combinations of any and/or all of the above. To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free! 6:30-9:30 p.m. Barbers Crossing (North), 175 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8438. Dana Lewis Live! Dana Lewis Live! Playing the Greatest Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s in the dining room. “The sound track of your Youth” Best Wood fired Pizza’s, Italian Food, Full Bar, Lottery & Me! No Cover. Come on out! Free! 7-10 p.m. Cafe’ Sorrento, 143 Central St., Milford. 508-478-7818 or find them on Facebook. Open Mic. Attention Performers, Amateurs and Experts! Do you sing or play an instrument? Are you looking for a crowd that will appreciate your incredible sense of humor? Maybe you have some secret talent that you’re ready to share with the world (or at least your local coffee house). Drop in for Open Mic! Full Sandwich Menu Desserts Coffee & Espresso BYOB beer & wine only $0. 7-10 p.m. Cake Shop Cafe, 22A West St., Millbury. 508-865-9866 or cakeshopcafe.com Sean Ryan. 7-10 p.m. White Eagle Polish Club , 112 Green St. 774-245-1991. Quinn Sullivan. Eight years ago multi-Grammy winning blues guitarist Buddy Guy had a remarkable encounter when eight-yearold guitarist Quinn Sullivan joined him on stage. Guy was so taken with his incredible guitar skills that he invited him to play on his

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Music on Main. Music on Main is a new community concert series featuring musicians and friends of the Worcester Chamber Music Society in non-traditional neighborhood venues. The onehour concerts are free, informal, and focus on the Main South community. Kids, first-timers and seasoned concert-goers are all welcome. Schubert Nocturne for flute, violin, cello and guitar, and a performance by students from Neighborhood Strings Tracy Kraus, flute; Peter Sulski, violin; Ariana Falk, cello With guest Adam Levine, guitar Free. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Straight Up Cafe, 795 Main St. 508-2174450 or worcesterchambermusic.org Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat. Let Dr. Nat start your weekend with jazz, swing, blues, soul, samba, R&B, Broadway, original songs about Worcester, and other surprises, such as special guest vocalists and instrumentalists. Dancers welcome! No cover charge, tips appreciated. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030 or natneedle.com Dan Kirouac - solo/acoustic. On the patio (weatherpermitting) Dan has been part of the regional music scene for thirty years. When not busy with the tribute band Beatles For Sale, his solo performances showcase vocals accompanied by a six-string acoustic guitar. From the one-hit wonders to the lost classics, from the 1960s to today, every show is a different experience, drawing from almost 500 contemporary and oldie songs. More information at dankirouac. com. Free. 6-9 p.m. Val’s Restaurant, 75 Reservoir St., Holden. 508829-0900. Hip Swayers Duo. Start your weekend off right with some tasty vittles, a brew and a set or two of good tunes with the Hip Swayers at the Rapscallion Brewery! 6-9 p.m. Rapscallion Brewery & Tap Room, 195 Arnold Road, Fiskdale. 617-869-5702. Sean Fullerton “Fully” Acoustic. Sean Fullerton has been a successful musician, singer/songwriter, recording engineer and

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N/A. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St., 65 Water St. magicmikeentertainment.com 508-926-8353. Ricky Duran - Acoustic Rock. 9:30-12:30 p.m. Padavano’s The Sarah Levecque Band. Annual Meeting 6 - 7 pm Party Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. DJ (21+) Canal. N/A. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 7 - 9 pm The Sarah Levecque Band (sarahlevecque.com) will perform from 7 pm to 9 pm. Sarah Levecque is a singer songwriter guitarist 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. who moves easily between the sturdy roots of American music. DJs. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304Influenced in equal parts by early blues, country, folk and rock music. 6044. The band, Peter Zarkadas: Lead guitar, Scott Sherman: Drums and Safe House Radio Show. This is a live radio broadcast with 2 Rick Calcagni on bass. On May 23rd, 2003, Rick Calcagni met his living DJs hoping to drag you out of your lonely IPods and phone wife at a chance interview at WCUW. “I met my wife Colleen at the apps to hear the local & national metal, thrash, screamo, punk and WCUW studio - 13 years almost to the day from our upcoming gig.” alternative you wont hear on mainstream radio. Tune into WCUW ~ Rick There’s lots to celebrate! It’s all free but a suggested $10 91.3FM in the Worcester and surrounding areas. Or stream live on wcuw.org (hit the listen live button in the upper left corner of screen) donation will be accepted for the musicians and beverage setups. Join your DJs Summi and Momma Bear for an hour of metal, thrash, Bring your favorite covered dish and dip into some savory treats! The annual meeting will take place from 6 pm to 7 pm where members sreamo, punk & alternative. You’re not alone in your digital world. Were out here live! Call in to let us know your listening @ (508)753- of WCUW will be able to vote for candidates running for the WCUW Board of Directors. For more information: Troy Tyree WCUW Executive 2284 after 11pm. Hope you tune in to hear local and national metal and more! 91.3fm or wcuw.org It’s your community radio! So enjoy it Director 508-753-1012 troy@wcuw.org $10 Suggested. 7-10 p.m. WCUW 91.3 FM - Worcester’s Community Radio Station, 910 Main already! Sheesh! 11 p.m.-midnight Online on Facebook. St. 508-753-1012. Brethren. Rock $5 Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. !Cafe con Dios!, Main >Saturday 21 Room, 22 Faith Ave., Auburn. 508-579-6722. Jazzed Up Featuring Mauro DePasquale. Jazzed Up Trio featuring Mauro DePasquale performs “The Sweetest Music This Side The December Strings. The December Strings playing all of of Heaven” a romantic blend of jazz classics and American Songbook your favorite rock hits from the 60’s to now! $5 at the door 21+ Favorites. If you like Sinatra, Bennett, Buble’, and Connick Jr., you will Doors at 8pm Show starts at 9pm $5 at the door. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. love Jazzed Up! At 7-10 Fish Restaurant and Wine Bar, Marlboro MA The Cove Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook. No Cover. Fish, 29 South Bolton St., Marlborough. 508-460-3474. Brother Maynard. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Tavern on Central, 3 Central St., Music Matters. Dr. Peter Sulski of Clark University will speak Ashburnham. 978-827-1272. about the value of music in bringing diverse groups together and Carl Ayotte. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Happy Jack’s, 785 North Main St., how it improves academic standing and relations among divergent Leominster. 978-466-3433. peoples. Free with voluntary contribution. 1-2:30 p.m. Sprinkler Gale County. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Factory, Room 12, 38 Harlow St. 508-868-6710 or find them on Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. Facebook. Go Gadget Go. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. South Side Grille & Margarita Great American Songbook. The performance features _ Professional Historical Interpreter Patricia Perry. This very interactive Factory, 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978-632-1057. Homebrew. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Billy’s Pub, 81 Clinton St., Shrewsbury. production follows American music from the colonial years until the 1930s. Tap your toes to George Washington’s favorite tunes or join in a chorus of “It’s a Long Way to Tipperary.” If you can’t carry a tune, Don’ t miss Union Bound: The Tour Friday, May just hum along and let a song be in your heart. Following the program 20, 7-11 p.m., at Hanover Theatre for the Performing there will be an Afternoon Tea with delicious refreshments and raffle Arts, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester. Country superstar Collin prizes. $20 per person. 2-4 p.m. First Baptist Church of Worcester, Ray and others headline this first-of-its-kind film and music Gordon Hall, 111 Park Ave. 508-865-9432. experience. In between musical performances, catch previews Open Mic. Open to musicians, poets, comedians or anyone with a of the movie, “Union Bound.” Tickets are $49-$90. For more talent! Hosted by Stephen Wright. 6-9 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. information, visit unionboundthetour.com, email b.dugan.sc@ 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com gail.com or call 843-847-7187. Dana Lewis Live! Every Saturday night. Live, acoustic music, Family food, Full Bar, Lottery and me! Playing the Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s. “The Sound Track of your Youth” No Cover. Be There! Free! 7-10 p.m. Nancy’s Quaker Tavern, 466 Quaker Hgwy (Route146a), Uxbridge. 508-779-0901 or find them on Facebook. Jazzed Up Featuring Mauro DePasquale. Jazzed Up Trio featuring Mauro DePasquale performs “The Sweetest Music This Side of Heaven” a romantic blend of jazz classics and American Songbook Favorites. If you like Sinatra, Bennett, Buble’, and Connick Jr., you will love Jazzed Up! 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508-425-3353. Katie O’Brien Duo. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Ken Macy Performs at Loft, Sat at 8. No cost. 8-11 p.m. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177. Live Bands. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484. Russo Bros Jazz Quintet. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Sean Fullerton “Fully” Acoustic. Sean Fullerton has been a successful musician, singer/songwriter, recording engineer and producer since 1995. Specializing in Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Memphis Soul and Fingerstyle Guitar using 6 String, 12 String and resonator guitars, harmonicas, live guitar looping, Bose and UltraSound sound systems, Sean performs in a wide variety of venues and for many weddings, parties, charitable and corporate events throughout New England. For more information, please visit seanfullertonmusic.net Dinner, Drinks, Music. 8-10:30 p.m. Tavern on the Common, 249 Main St., Rutland. 508-886-4600 or seanfullertonmusic.net Sheez Late the “Friends with Benefits” Show. Four great bands at one very cool venue. All the bands are great friends with each other, so the night is sure to be a party. Join us for a fun night of cool acoustic covers to awesome original chaos Rock! Sheez Late, If We Go At All, Bêlit, The Makeshift Kids Remember Wormtown Rocks! 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-498-8441. Soulstice. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Taking Back Eden (Ballroom). Taking Back Eden is one of the most arresting bands to emerge from the Western MA music scene. Formed in the five-college town of Amherst, MA, this indie-folk-rock band features four amazing women: Carolyn Walker on vocals, guitar, and violin; Sylvie Abate on guitar and banjitar; Jen Spingla on bass, guitar and vocals, and Christine “Tina” Abate on full kit and percussion. TBE’s talent is deep and diverse, offering a blend of textures and instruments to create a unique foundation for soulful vocals, harmonies and thoughtful lyrics. Each woman is a songwriter in her own right and together they produce passionate, literate, sensitive music that speaks about contemporary social issues and fragile discoveries of love and relationships. * Please Note: This show is in the Ballroom, which is NOT wheelchair accessible. $10 advance; $15 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Ballroom, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com Trigger. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. White Eagle Polish Club , 112 Green St. 774-245-1991. Anthony Gomes (Sawtelle Room). #1 Billboard Blues Artist, Anthony Gomes, has been creating virtuosic, white-hot blues since his recorded debut in 1998. Anthony is a triple-threat, force-of-nature guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. Blues Revue Magazine recently declared that, “Gomes’ formidable guitar chops and authentic singing place him in the forefront of modern blues.” His high-energy shows and dynamic stage presence make him one of the top draws on the Rock/ Blues circuit today, headlining concerts in 17 countries and sharing stages with B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Robert Plant, Joe Bonamassa, Heart, Jonny Lang and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Eric Clapton, Morgan Freeman, John Goodman, Toby Keith, Jonny Lang, Ron White, Tim Robbins, Travis Tritt and Vince Vaughn have all attended Gomes’ concerts. Born in Toronto, Canada to a Portuguese father and a French-Canadian mother, Gomes began playing guitar in his early teens and was instantly drawn to the blues sounds of B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix. $20 advance; $25 day of show. 8:30-11:30 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com Linda Dagnello Jazz Quintet. No Cover. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Linda Dagnello Jazz Quintet. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Nick’s Bar

and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Shagging the Sheep. Bring your dancing shoes and be ready to have a great time. Best pizza in the world and most beautiful and friendly bartenders. 8:30-11:30 p.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484. Best - Live Bands. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-439-9314. David Bazin & Blues Junction. Classic Rock, Blues, and Jam Band Music. Come on down and lend an ear and or dance the night away! No Cover. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Wheelock Inn, 82 Wheelock Ave., Millbury. Live Band Karaoke with Fingercuff at the Nines. Live Band Karaoke is back at the Nines Neighborhood Bar. Come and rock out with a real band. Over 300 songs to choose from. We Ain’t Yo Momma’s Karaoke! 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Nines Neighborhood Bar, 136 Millbury St. 508-340-0318. Live Bands. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Petty Larceny. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Samuel Bowen. A rhythm and blues band touring planet Earth and elsewhere!” with the right combination of “A little rhythm, a little blues and a whole lotta’ soul!” $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877 or bluecatgroove.com XS. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Lavender Restaurant Karaoke. Join Magic Mike Entertainment DJ’s for Karaoke Night every Friday & Saturday Night! Free. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Lavender Restaurant, 519 Boston Post Road, Sudbury. magicmikeentertainment.com The Mystics - Classic Rock. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. DJ (21+) Canal. N/A. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. DJ Reckless. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. DJs. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044.

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Sunday Brunch with Jon Short. 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Benefit Concert to Support Chamber Music MetroWest Children’s Concerts. Featuring the Cochran Wrenn Duo Bonnie Cochran, flute & Bryan Wrenn, guitar Program: Bach: Flute Sonata in C Major, BWV 1033 Schubert: Sonata, op. 137, No. 1 Mahoney: Shining River Piazzolla: Histoire du Tango Proceeds to support Chamber Music MetroWest Children’s Concerts The afternoon of May 22 will be full of fantastic flute and guitar music performed by local musicians with a deep commitment to music education and to enhancing music in their communities. Through this event, the Cochran Wrenn Duo hopes to support the mission of the Chamber Music MetroWest Concerts for Kids and demonstrate how classical music can have a real and tangible impact in this community. $15 / $5 students under 18 Cash/Check at the door. Advance tickets available online. 3-5 p.m. David French Music Company Recital Hall, 53 B Otis St., Westborough. 800-366-5993 or find them on Facebook. Geoffrey Watson Oehling presents: “Songs for My Father” Many special guests! 4pm, then Andy Cummings 8:30pm. No Cover. 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Music at Trinity: Choral Vespers. Trinity Choir sings J.S. Bach’s Cantata #129, “Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott” (Praised be the Lord, my God) in the context of Vespers (Evening Prayer). Cantor John Weit conducts the choir and orchestra in this cantata originally composed for the Festival of The Holy Trinity in 1726. Also included is Giacomo Puccini (senior)’s “Magnificat” for choir and chamber orchestra. A reception follows the vespers. Free will offering. 4-5:15

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p.m. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 73 Lancaster St. 508-7532989 or trinityworc.org Big Jon Short. 5-8 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Chris Vee. Alternative Rock $5. 5-7 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Hot Dish - Acoustic Rock. 5-8 p.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. Open Mic Sundays @ Plaza Azteca! To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) Network * Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty different musicians regularly support my open mic nights all are friendly and supportive -- and many are: * Former or currently signed recording artists * Award-winning pro’s or semi-pro’s * Regularly gigging paid-performers * Published songwriters * Recording studio owner/ operators * Combinations of any and/or all of the above. To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free! 6-9 p.m. Plaza Azteca, 539 Lincoln St. Mikey Lynch’s Sunday Jam featuring Johnny Bluehorn! Every Sunday Mikey Lynch hosts the Jam with a great feature artist every week. 7-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Jeff Root CD Release. Jeff Root CD Release with Zack Root & Grant Clark and special guests - The Flair Band Jeff, Zack and Grant invite you to help them celebrate the release of their latest CD, “My One and Only”. Jeff and Grant were two founders of the Boston band Hot Dates who scored several top hits in the early 80s. Jeff Root has collaborated with and/or shared the stage with Kink’s Ray Davies & Dave Davies, Leon Redbone, The Tubes, Edgar Winter and comedy writers Martin Olson and Steven Wright. Zack has played in several Boston area bands including Pesky J. Nixon and The Bella Birds and

has also opened for Ray Davies with Jeff. Flair, the songwriting team of Roger Fluet & Lee Villaire, return to the Bull Run with their talented bandmates Elizabeth Lorrey, Marc Feldman and Jo Thackeray. Known for their powerful performances and fun live shows, Flair brings their special brand of blues-infused alternative pop back to the Bull Run after two sold-out shows last year. Opener: Whitney Doucet Award-winning country singer/songwriter. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com Mitochondrion, Phobocosm, Auroch, Scaphism, & Zealotry. Tickets available at: brownpapertickets.com/ event/2470189 $15. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543 or find them on Facebook. Karaoke. Karaoke on Sunday starts at 8:00 PM and ends at 12:00 AM. On Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, karaoke starts at 9:00 PM and ends at 1:00 AM. Karaoke by DJ Nancy C. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385. Karaoke w/ Royal Crown. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Royal Furs. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035.

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69th Season Auditions for the Worcester Youth Orchestras. The Worcester Youth Orchestras welcomes all interested students (Grades 12 and under) to audition for their 69th Season (2016-2017 school year). There are openings on all instruments (winds/brass/percussion/strings/harp and piano) in all our ensembles. We are pleased to announce two new programs, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band. Interested students should register online and sign up for an audition time slot. The audition consists of a solo excerpt of your choice, scales and sight-reading. Don’t miss

the chance to be a part of our exciting 69th Season including our tour to Canada! WYO draws from more than 60 towns and schools in and around Greater Worcester. WYO Ensembles Include: Orchestras: Symphony Orchestra Philharmonic Orchestra Baroque Orchestra String Orchestra Bands: Wind Ensemble Big Band & Jazz Combos Chamber: Clarinet Choir Flute Choir Honors Program: Honors String Quartet Honors Woodwind Quintet Honors Brass Quartet 4-7:30 p.m. Worcester Music Academy, 11 Irving St. 508-281-9976 or worcesteryouthorchestras.org Molly Green and The Three Deckers. No Cover. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Karaoke. Karaoke on Sunday starts at 8:00 PM and ends at 12:00 AM. On Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, karaoke starts at 9:00 PM and ends at 1:00 AM. Karaoke by DJ Nancy C. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385.

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Storytime. Join us every week for storytime. Visit bn.com for details. Free. 11-11:30 a.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Millbury, 70 Worcester Providence Turnpike, Millbury. 508-865-2801 or bn.com 69th Season Auditions for the Worcester Youth Orchestras. The Worcester Youth Orchestras welcomes all interested students (Grades 12 and under) to audition for their 69th Season (2016-2017 school year). There are openings on all instruments (winds/brass/percussion/strings/harp and piano) in all our ensembles. We are pleased to announce two new programs, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band. Interested students should register online and sign up for an audition time slot. The audition consists of a solo excerpt of your choice, scales and sight-reading. Don’t miss the chance to be a part of our exciting 69th Season including our tour to Canada! WYO draws from more than 60 towns and schools in and around Greater Worcester. WYO Ensembles Include: Orchestras:

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Symphony Orchestra Philharmonic Orchestra Baroque Orchestra String Orchestra Bands: Wind Ensemble Big Band & Jazz Combos Chamber: Clarinet Choir Flute Choir Honors Program: Honors String Quartet Honors Woodwind Quintet Honors Brass Quartet 4-7:30 p.m. Worcester Music Academy, 11 Irving St. 508-281-9976 or worcesteryouthorchestras.org Chillin Tuesday & Wild Wednesday. At Beatniks it’s all about you! …Tuesdays tend to be more chill, Wednesday’s more wild, but you never know what will be going on. Indoor Cornhole boards, Darts, Board games, Cards, Jukebox wars and more. Thursdays thru Sundays are about music of all kinds, but no matter what we have going on its always a great vibe! Come on down anytime and make our place your place. 7-11 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. 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 Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) Network* Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty different musicians regularly support my open mic nights all are friendly and supportive -- and many are: * Former or currently signed recording artists * Award-winning pro’s or semi-pro’s * Regularly gigging paid-performers * Published songwriters * Recording studio owner/operators * Combinations of any and/or all of the above. To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350 or find them on Facebook.

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currently signed recording artists * Award-winning pro’s or semipro’s * Regularly gigging paid-performers * Published songwriters * Recording studio owner/operators * Combinations of any and/or all of the above. To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free! 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-3934405 or find them on Facebook. Open Mic at Legends Bar & Grille. Weekly Open Mic hosted by Amanda Cote - Signup sheet goes out at 8:00, music starts at 8:30. Kitchen is open until 9pm. All genres and acoustic instruments welcome. 8-11:30 p.m. Legends, Airport Road - Fitchburg Ma, Fitchburg. 978-342-6500 or find them on Facebook. AriBand. No Cover. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Jim Devlin Performs at Loft, Weds at 9. No cost. 9-11 p.m. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177. Karaoke w/ Royal Crown. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Open Mic - hosted by Amanda Cote. All genres and acoustic instruments welcome. 21+ or with guardian. Sign-up begins at 8:30 Free. 9-11:30 p.m. Legends, Airport Road - Fitchburg Ma, Fitchburg. 978-895-5883. The Promise is Hope. The Promise is Hope is the Worcesterbased folk/rock duo and married couple. Ashley & Eric L’Esperance formed The Promise is Hope on the day of their engagement in March 2014, and have been playing and touring in New England and the mid-Atlantic ever since. Their debut album, The Wedding EP (September 2014), is a two-song preview of their debut 9-track LP, Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going, which they released 7 months later. Live Worcester, Love Worcester calls them “Worcester’s acoustic power couple” and says that “The duo has captured something exceedingly personal and eerily familiar to anyone who has ever fallen in love in the city of Worcester.” 9 p.m.-noon Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035 or thepromiseishope.com

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Rhythm Kids at Pakachoag Music School. Rhythm Kids at Pakachoag Music School New drumming class for kids ages K to Gr. 2 Free demo class - April 6th 8 week inaugural session begins April 13th Discounted tuition - $150 Wednesdays 5:30 to 6:15 pm Pakachoag Music School 203 Pakachoag Street Auburn, MA 01501 Please e-mail info@pakmusic.org to reserve a space in the free demo or visit pakmusic.org/register to register for the spring session! Free demo. 5:30-6:15 p.m. Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester, 203 Pakachoag St., Auburn. 508-791-8159 or pakmusic.org Chillin Tuesday & Wild Wednesday. At Beatniks it’s all about you! Tuesdays tend to be more chill, Wednesday’s more wild, but you never know what will be going on. Indoor Cornhole boards, Darts, Board games, Cards, Jukebox wars and more. Thursdays thru Sundays are about music of all kinds, but no matter what we have going on its always a great vibe! Come on down anytime and make our place your place. 7-11 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-9268877. 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 Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) Network * Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty different musicians regularly support my open mic nights all are friendly and supportive -- and many are: * Former or

ArtsWorcester, “The Gulf” photographs by Camilo Ramirez, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through May 27; Terra Firma: A Member’s Exhibition, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through May 27. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour $7-10 for tea. 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or asawaters.org Assumption College: Emmanuel d’Alzon Library, 500 Salisbury St. 508-767-7272 or assumption.edu Booklovers’ Gourmet, Bartlett High School Art Invitational, Through May 31. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or er3.com Clark University: Schiltkamp Gallery, Studio Art Senior Thesis Exhibit, Through May 22. 92 Downing St. 508-793-7349. Clark University: University Gallery, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, noon-5 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 950 Main St. 508-793-7349 or 508-7937113 or clarku.edu Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: Free for gallery. 310 High St., Clinton. 978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or aorgallery.com College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, Amalgam: 2016 Senior Concentration Seminar Exhibition, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through May 27; Amalgam: 2016 Senior Concentration Seminar Exhibition, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays,

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The Sarah Levecque Band performs Saturday, May 21, 7-9 p.m. at WCUW 91.3 FM radio, 910 Main St., Worcester. An annual meeting precedes the party, 6-7 p.m. For a suggested donation of $10, you can check out lead singer and guitarist Sarah Levecque, lead guitarist Peter Zarkadas, drummer Scott Sherman and Rick Calcagni on bass. For more information, email troy@wcuw.org or call 508-753-1012.

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Confusion Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, reigns as a group of actors performing in Buffalo cannot figure out through June 26; Art Exhibit: Hudson Valley Seed Library, Sundays, which play they are supposed to be presenting. Mistaken identities, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through June a search for a missing drunken colleague, and romantic intrigue 5. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 result in an evening of delightful chaos and mishaps. Adults 14 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12 Adults, $9 Seniors & $7 seniors and students 12. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sundays, 2-4 p.m. Barre Youth, Free to Members & Children under. 11 French Drive, Boylston. Players Theater, 64 Common St., Barre. Call 978-355-2096 or visit 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org barreplayerstheater.com Worcester Art Museum, Pierre Bonnard, Dining Room in the The Taffetas - Thursday, May 19 - Saturday, May 21. 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Featuring Wednesday; Art Carts: Family Fun - Arms and Armor , Wednesday endearing animal puppets, stunning scenic effects and evocative music - Thursday. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday the hour-long staged adaptation brings a fresh appreciation of the Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, stories and images that have delighted generations. $26 Adult $23 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free Senior $20 child. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Cultural Center at Eagle Hill, 242 Old for members, $14 adults, $12 seniors, free for youth 17 and under. Petersham Road, Hardwick. Call 413-477-6746. Free for all first Saturdays of each month, 10am-noon. 55 Salisbury Our Founding Fashions at Northborough Historical St. 508-799-4406 or worcesterart.org Society - Sunday, May 22. 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clothing in celebration of Northborough’s 250th anniversary. The show will be presented by the Northborough Historical Society’s museum trustees at 1 p.m. Sunday May 22, at 50 Main Street. Featured will be originals from the museum’s collection as well as reproductions made by the society’s 250th Anniversary Sewing Circle. Models will portray past town residents who may have worn such styles beginning in 1766 when the town was incorporated. Refreshments will be served and the museum will be open after the show. Tickets are $10; $5, children under 12. Reservations and advance payment are required as seating is limited. Call 508-393-2871; or email fhbissett@gmail. com. Tickets can also be purchased at the society’s meeting, 7:30 p.m. Friday April 22, or from 2-4 p.m. at the museum on Sundays May 1, 8. and 15. $10; kids $5. 1-3 p.m. Northborough Historical Society, 52 Main St., Northborough. Call 508-393-2871. Hear That Whistle Blow: America’s Fabled Railroad Years in Story and Song - Sunday, May 22. Katie Green and Bob Reiser’s popular program that celebrates heroes, heroines, scoundrels, and the everyday folk who worked and traveled on America’s railroads. It is excellent entertainment for any railroad enthusiast. Lawrence folksinger Gaeton Demers will join Katie and Bob for this special event. Donation accepted. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Sprinkler Factory, 38 Harlow St. The Taffetas - Sundays, Sunday, May 22 - Sunday, May 29. A Musical Revue by Rick Lewis and Arthur Whiteclaw $20 (regular), $17 (student, senior). 2-4:30 p.m. Calliope Productions Inc, 150 Main St., Boylston. Call 508-869-6887 or visit calliopeproductions.org The Lightning Thief - Tuesday, May 24. Recommended for grades 2-6. Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school...again. And that’s the least of his troubles. Lately, mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy’s Greek mythology textbook and into his life. And worse, he’s angered a few of them. Zeus’s master lightning bolt has been stolen and Percy is the prime suspect. Contact theatreworksusa.org for ticket information. 10-11 a.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. Call 800-497-5007 or visit mechanicshall.org Auditions - Hairspray - Tuesday, May 24. Large, culturally diverse cast of adults and teens is needed. No appointment required. Visit our web site for more information. 7-9 p.m. Mount Wachusett Community College: Main building, Room 182, 444 Green St., Gardner. Call 978-630-9162 or visit mwcc.edu

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TO ALL INTERESTED INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF SUTTON In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 40A, §11, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Sutton Town Hall on June 2, 2016 at 7:40pm on the petition of 118 WorcesterProvidence Turnpike, LLC. The petitioner is requesting a Special Permit for a Recreational facility use as it pertains to III.A.4., Table 1, B.2 of the Town’s Zoning Bylaws. The property that is the subject of this petition is located at 118 Worcester Providence Turnpike as shown on Assessors Map #10, Parcel #’s 19, 40, and 22. The property is located in both the B2 and R-1 Zoning Districts. A copy of the petition may be inspected during normal office hours in the Town Clerk’s Office located in the Town Hall. Any person interested or wishing to be heard on this variance petition should appear at the time and place designated. Brittanie Reinold Board of Appeals Clerk Filed in the Town Clerk’s Office

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508-835-1644 for free estimate

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A professional lawn service company serving Sutton and Millbury residents for 25 years

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Carpet Mills

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SIZE PER BLOCK 1.75 X 1.75

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SNEADE BROS. VINYL SIDING & REPLACEMENT WINDOWS Fully licensed & Insured

Richard Sneade

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Mitchell’s Junk Removal 508-963-4155 Brian Mitchell Insured - Free Quotes Mitchellsjunkremoval.com It’s time to reclaim your space from all that unwanted junk!

DRIVEWAYS CARUSO PAVING Residential & Commercial Driveways - Parking Lots Sealcoating OSHA & Highway Certified Free Estimates 508-886-4736 carusopavingcompany.com ELECTRICAL SERVICES Ambitious Electrician Established 1989, fully insured. Master license #A14758. David Sachs 508-254-6305 EXCAVATION BBC EXCAVATING Site work for new homes/additions. Septic system installation repair. Driveway maintenance/repair. Drainage/grading. Sewer/water connections. Stump removal. 15 Years in Business. NO JOB TOO LARGE OR SMALL. Brian Cheney 978-464-2345

Complete Sitework Septic Systems, Driveways, Drainage, Grading, Etc. ALSO, Small Excavator with blade/ thumb & Operator for rent $85/hr. plus delivery. 4 hr. min. 603-863-5990 FENCE & STONE 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

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 Furniture Repair. Major/Minor Repairs. Chair regluing. Touch ups. 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 HEATING & PLUMBING 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

HEATING/ AIR CONDITIONING Rutland Heating & A/C SERVICE & INSTALLATION "We cater to the independent oil customer!" Rutland, MA Call 774-234-0306 HOME IMPROVEMENT C&R Remodeling Additions & all home improvements, 25 yrs exp. New & historic David 508-829-4581

We Pay Top Cash For Houses and Land. Any Condition. No Hassle, Fast Closing.

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TREE SERVICES

Wachusett Painting Co. Let our skilled painters complete your painting needs. Exteriors & Interiors Competitive prices. Call or email today for an appointment for your free estimate. 508-479-6760 Email: wachupainting@gmail.com Credit Cards Accepted

Ross A. McGinnes Tree work, Stump removal, pruning & removals. Free estimates. Fully insured. Call 508-365-9602

Interior Painting Only $149 Average 12x16 room. Prompt service. Reliable. Refs. Dutch Touch Painting 508-867-2550

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 MASONRY Cornerstone Masonry Master Stone Masons Brick & Block Stone Walls, Walkways, Patios, Fireplaces. We do repairs. 978-580-4260 Major credit cards accepted 30 Years Experience Donald F. Mercurio BULKHEADS Repaired & Replaced Foundation Repairs Brick*Block*Stone Basement Waterproofing 508-835-4729/West Boylston Owner Operator Insured

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POOLS J.C. Pools Call NOW to schedule your installation! Service, Chemicals & Supplies. In-ground & Above ground. www.jcpools.net 508-882-3913 978-355-6465

ROOFING

ROOFING SPECIALIST John Hickey Const. Free estimates, call for the best roof at the best price. Fully insured. MA Reg#103286 Shingle or rubber, seamless gutters. 1-800-435-5129 or 978-537-1641 Commercial and Residential jhickey6019@yahoo.com

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WELLS

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LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION

A Better Cut Lawn! Spring Cleanup, Dethatching, Lawn Cutting & more! A professional lawn service company servicing Millbury & Sutton residents for 25 years! Free estimates! 508-865-8539 McDuff’s Lawn Mowing Relax & Enjoy Your Lawn "Just once or once a week" 774-234-0283 mcduffslawnmowing @yahoo.com Ask for Mike. 50% Off Your First Mow. Senior Discounts

IRRIGATION/ SPRINKLERS Carney & Sons Sprinkler Systems Holden, MA 508-829-4310 Service & Repair All Makes, Complete Installations, Spring Start Up/ Winterize, Hanging Plants carneyandsons@charter.net

$ 80- per hour, 2 hour minimum. 508-579-4670 LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE 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 A.R.I. Grounds Maintenance 978-464-2809 ARIGroundsMaintenance @yahoo.com Commercial/Residential Lawn Maintenance, Lawn Mowing Programs, Mulch Installation, New Lawn Installations, Spring & Fall Cleanups, Plantings/Pruning, Dethatching/Aeration, Overseeding/Top Dressing Jack Longone Landscape Contractor Lawn Maintenance & Landscape Projects, Cleanups, Edging, Mulching Professional Service Totally Insured 508-826-2338 Burnham Maintenance Clean-ups. Lawn Maintenance. Shrub Pruning. Bark Mulch, Screened Loam & Compost. Patios & Walkways. Fertilization Programs. Deliveries Available. Please call 508-829-3809

SIDING Sneade Brothers VINYL SIDING & REPLACEMENT WINDOWS Fully licensed & Insured Richard Sneade 508-839-1164 www.sneadebrothers windowandsiding.com

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www.centralmassclass.com LAWN CARE MISCELLANEOUS The Sharpening Guy Serving Central Mass Mobile and Pickup and Delivery Special: 6 Items $25!! Select Residential Items, Call For Details Residential Knives, Scissors, Garden Tools, Axes, Chain Saws, Mower Blades, Electric Trimmers & Knives, Push Mowers, Machetes Call or text Mike 978-855-9800 MULCH & LOAM Sterling Peat Inc. Quality Screened Loam & Compost, Screened Loam/ Compost Mix, Mulches, Screened Gravel. Fill, Fieldstone. 978-422-8294

EMPLOYMENT HELP WANTED Administrative Assistant Administrative/secretarial support. Full time. 40hrs/wk. Health Benefits. Week paid vacation. jennifer@snapchef.com Exp Bulldozer Operator Hoisting License Required. Call (508) 881-1600. Ask for Mary x306 or Larry x321 School bus driver wanted Sutton Public Schools. Immediate opening. Will train to get license. Call Susan Rothermich 508-581-1651. Jobs, Jobs - Trabajo, Trabajo Assembly, Manufacturing and Warehouse. Call ActiveTemps today 508-943-3867 www.ActiveTemps.net Now Hiring 7-D School Van Drivers and Monitors Village Transportation 125 Clinton Rd Sterling, Ma 01564 978-422-6808

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FOSTER PARENTS WANTED Seeking families throughout Central Massachusetts who are interested in improving a child’s life. Expert Staffing in partnership with Injectronics, has openings for Production Associates SEVERAL JOB OPENINGS- Clinton, MA Expert Staffing is hiring for 12 hour rotating shifts! Are you seeking a new full time career opportunity? If you have good work history and reliable transportation call Expert Staffing today at (978)798-1610 Job Summary: Clean room and assembly production workers. Requirements: High School Graduate or GED Must be able to read, write and communicate in English Basic Math and computer skills needed Detail oriented Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test EOE Quality Technicians for a Friday-Sunday 12 hour shift (am and pm)- Work 36 hours get paid for 40 Production Associates for new 12 hour rotating shifts, both days and nights. 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am These positions will be strictly working in the clean room on a 3 person assembly line. Apply in person at: EXPERT STAFFING 557 Lancaster Street, Leominster, MA 01453 Walk ins welcome Please send resumes to: sharon.wyatt@expert-staffing.com Computers Fallon Community Health Plan, Inc., d/b/a Fallon Health, Worcester, MA, seeks BI Developer III to design, develop, test, deliver and maintain business intelligence solutions based on business requirements, among other duties. Qualified applicants must have: a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field, and two (2) years’ experience in position offered or related BI position, among other skills. Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field, and five (5) years’ experience in position offered or related BI position, among other skills. Applicants should submit a resume by visiting http:// www.fchp.org/careers.aspx

Driver/Warehouse Auto parts delivery company looking for reliable, hard working driver w/ clean driving record a must/ drug screen. Some heavy lifting. Full benefit package available. Call Tom 508-795-7889

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HELP WANTED Town of Sutton Police Department Full Time Police Officer

The Town of Sutton Police Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of: full time police officer. The successful candidate must be 21 years of age, have graduated from a recognized full time police academy, be a United States Citizen, possess a high school diploma or its equivalent and hold an active driver’s license. A degree in criminal justice or a related field and or similar work experience will be given preference. Qualified applicants may be required to successfully complete and pass a physical agility test, an oral board examination, and successfully complete a medical and psychological examination. Candidates will also be subjected to an extensive background examination. Applications and job descriptions are available at: www.suttonpolice.com Applications and resumes will be accepted until 4pm on June 10, 2016.

Part Time Police Dispatcher

The Town of Sutton Police Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill the following positions: (1) Part Time Police Dispatcher The successful candidate(s) must be 18 years of age, a United States Citizen, possess a high school diploma or its equivalent and hold an active driver’s license. Previous experience with public safety dispatching and knowledge of related computer software will be given preference. Applications and job descriptions – including pay rate, can be found on the police department’s website: www.suttonpolice.com. Starting pay for the position will be $16.22 hourly. This rate does not include any applicable shift differential. Applications and resumes will be accepted until 4pm on June 10, 2016. The Town of Sutton is an equal opportunity employer

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MERCHANDISE

ESTATE SALE

CEMETERY PLOTS

AWESOME ESTATE SALE 258 Grant Way, Lancaster, MA Sat 5/21 & Sun 5/22 from 8 am to 2 pm (rain or shine) Collectable plates and toys, furniture, camping equipment, books, clothing etc.

Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton, MA Garden of the Cross - 2 Lots Value $10,500 - asking $5000 OBO 774-239-9189 Worc. County Memorial Park, Paxton Garden of Honor, 2 plots, Plot 17, Unit C, Graves 3 & 4. Today’s cost is $8,800 for both. Asking $3500 total for both. Call 978-582-9309

Worcester - Sat., May 21 8am - 2pm. 8 Spring Valley Rd. Entire house full of quality furniture and collectibles. FOR SALE

Worc. County Memorial Park Paxton. Garden of Faith, 2 plots, Section #347-A 1&2. Today’s cost is $3,900.00 for both. Asking $1,500.00 total for both. Call 508-882-3421 or 909-714-0064

Piano Mahogany, upright, w/bench. 1st flr., easy move. Perfect for aspiring musicians.Free! 508245-8830

Worc. County Memorial Park Paxton, MA Grave sites. 2 lots, Good Shepherd. Plot 147, graves 3 & 4. $5000.00 each. B/O Call Kris 508-735-9996

C-13 Zeppelin Stamp Flag Cancelled $200. Got Stamp Questions? Call Ron at 413896-3324

Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton MA Garden of Heritage II. 2 Lots w/vaults. Current value $8300.00 Asking $3950.00 for both or B/O. Call Jim 508-769-8107 Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, MA Garden of the Cross Premier Location, Must sell Value $5250 Asking $4000 OBO 508-799-5678

Golf clubs, bag, cart (used) Asking $250. 508-865-5726*

Party Tent Sun Shelter 20ft. x 12ft. 6 zippered drs, water repellent. 114". $250 508-8655179 / raytr1@verizon.net Motorized Wheelchair

Pride Jazzy Select 6 Ultra used only 3 weeks. Great stability on 6 wheels, tight turn radius, elevating pwr seat, fully adjustable foot platform, 300 lb wgt capacity. Asking $3500 OBO. 508-783-5431

EXPERT STAFFING IS HIRING!!!! We have positions available in: Leominster, Fitchburg, Gardner, Clinton, Sterling, Shirley & Devens TEMPORARY • TEMP TO HIRE • FULL TIME 8 HOURS • 12 HOURS • ROTATING SHIFTS • DAYS • NIGHTS WEEKENDS • DIRECT HIRES Packers - Forklift Operators - Warehouse - Air Hammer Operators Press Feeders - Die Cut Operators - Production Line Operators Gluer Operators - Tool & Die Technicians - Quality Technicians Production Associates - Machine Attendants - Customer Service Material Handlers - Maintenance Technicians - Process Technicians Graphic Designer - Production Assistant - Machine Operators APPLY AT:

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PETS & ANIMALS

Reclining Sofa $150 Reclining Loveseat $125 Good condition. 978-464-5787

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135 Oceanic Fish Tank Glass tops and lights, dual overflows, cherry stand. $475. 617-9083525

Small Scale Sleeper Sofa Double bed size. 76" W, slip covered. Exc. condition. $300. 508-829-4004 9x5 Pool Table Made by Sterling. 3/4 slate. Inc. new felt balls, 4 cue sticks, pads and cover. Dismantled and ready for pick up. Asking $800. 978-422-7934 Transport chair Excellent condition. $100. 508-461-9365 Mattress Set(s); One queen, One full; slightly used. $75. 508-847-3551

Free 3 Yr French Mastiff 75lbs. To good home. Fenced yard, no other dogs. Great dog. 774-420-6154

FURNITURE Corner Hutch Solid pine - 4 doors - 48" x 76". Accommodates 42" television. $250. Photo available. 508-829-6792

EDUCATION MUSIC INSTRUCTION Instrumental, Vocal, Jazz Improv Lessons Available on most instruments. Lou Borelli 508-752-6213

PETS & ANIMALS DOGS/PUPPIES FOR SALE Dog for Sale Greyhound/farm hound - Gracie is a two year old spayed female, 45 lbs., vaccinated, microchipped, housebroken. She walks well on a leash and likes car rides. Due to a mishap, she is afraid of some men but tries to please. Gracie loves to chase toys, balls and cats and small dogs so would do best as an only pet with adult home. Please contact NEADS at (978) 422-6347.

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HORSES

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Adorable Buckskin Gelding 11 Year Old Welsh Arab Cross, 14 hands, buckskin, well trained, smart and athletic. Jumps anything and loves to go. Does well in the ring and loves the trails. Good for vet, floater, farrier (no shoes - feet are rock hard). Full of energy, so needs good turnout and a confident rider. Life changes so sadly need to sell. $3800 OBO.

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Oak toboggin with pad Hard to find, excellent condition. Off season sale. $29. 508-4251150

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FLYING FIELD WANTED Local RC club is looking for a field to fly quiet, electric-only model planes. Land owners who are willing to share their space with hobbyists should contact 508-641-3787.

REAL ESTATE VACATION PROPERTY FOR RENT Cape Cod Nauset Beach Area Newly renovated home sleeps 4. No pets/no smoking, $1,875/wk. Call for details 508769-9461

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• Acres of Bargains • Hundreds of Vendors • Thousands of Buyers • 47th Season Rte. 140, Grafton/ Upton town line Grafton Flea is the Place to be! Selling Space 508-839-2217 www.graftonflea.com YARD SALE- MAY 21st- 8-1 25 BRITNEY DRIVE, HOLDEN Collectibles (wood carvings, Annalee, Berta Hummel, pewter animals+), copper cookware, oak TV armoire, maple corner desk, dormitory items, kitchen items, framed art, telescope, lamps & MORE! Come see what you need! WORCESTER Saturday May 21st 8am-2pm Rain or Shine. Sacred Heart-St. Catherine of Sweden. 596 Cambridge St. Call Lynn @508-752-1608 to rent a table asap ($15/$10) 8am coffee; Noon Hot dog lunch; & strawberry shortcake! Holden - Sat., May 21 8am-1pm, 24 Kris Alan Drive Furniture, tools, kitchen items, luggage, lots of misc. stuff. Sutton - Sat., May 21 MEGA KID STUFF YARD SALE! 9:303. 339 Putnam Hill Rd. Furniture, baby to 8yo boy and girl clothes, books, toys, stroller, eqt. and lots more. Paxton - Sat., May 21 Large Lions Club Town-wide Yard Sale, Sat., May 21, 8-3, rain or shine. Many residences and Common. Maps at Common, $1 donation to admin. fund appreciated.

Call 978-728-4302 or email sales@ centralmassclass. com Come to THE FLEA at 242 Canterbury St. Worcester MA 01603. Open EVERY Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Rain or Shine! We have VINTAGE ITEMS, one of a kind items, NEW items, BUILDING materials, office FURNITURE, records, old books, etc. The LITTLE STORE is also open for clothing and household items! Dealers welcome - $15.00 per table, set up at 7:00 a.m.

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Publisher’s Notice Sterling - Sat, 5/21 9-4 99 Flanagan Hill Rd. Moving sale. Rain or shine! Furniture, home goods, toys, linens, etc. W. Boylston - Sat & Sun, May 21 & 22 9am-2pm. 127 Laurel St. Lots of items including but not limited to, dishes, toaster oven, pictures, custom Swag & Jabots (2 sets of 3), lace curtains, bakers rack, Vera Bradley pocket books, 35mm cameras/lenses, tools, Franke S.S. double sink, Troy built chipper/vacuum, lawn mower, yard items, step ladder, bike, kayak (2 person), cross country skis, legos, misc. Grafton - Sat., May 21 Moving Sale. 34 Woodside Drive. 9-1. Rain date May 22. (Top of Pigeon Hill Dr.) Holden - Sat., May 21 8-2. 65 Nola Dr. Clothes (fill a bag), bikes, toys, home goods, lamps, furniture and much more. Rutland - Sat., May 21 8-12. 13 Forbes Rd. FREE OR NEAR FREE! Children’s toys, golf clubs, furniture, etc.

All real estate advertised in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, the Massachusetts Anti Discrimination Act and the Boston & Cambridge Fair Housing Ordinances which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, ancestry, age, children, marital status, sexual orientation, veterans status or source of income or any intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll free at 1-800-827-5005. For the NE area call HUD at 617-994-8300. The toll free number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275 or 617-565-5453

1999 Road King Under 8,000 miles. Too many extras to list. Always stored in room temperature. $13,000 obo 978-4645525 or 781-879-8275 cell 2001 Suzuki Intruder 1500cc, showroom condition, lots of chrome, Vehix pipes. $4000. Call John at 978-466-6043. 2008 Honda Metropolitan Scooter Black and gray. Mint cond. 469 miles. Asking $1650.00. Includes helmet. 207-289-9362 OR 207-450-1492. AUTO/SUV 1997 Chevrolet Blazer SUV, 171,895 miles. Blue. Can be seen at A&P Auto, 1298 Water St., Fitchburg. $1,500 OBO 978-534-8688 AUTO/VAN

AUTOMOTIVE AUTO/MOTORCYCLE 2007 Suzuki Boulevard Cruising Motorcycle C90T; 1474cc; 6300 miles, 1 owner, perfect cond. accessories and new battery. Garaged, covered & serviced. $6,000 508-8498635

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. $11,499. 508-8292907

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AUTOS

1988 MercedesBenz 300 SEL 6 cylinder gas. Very good cond. Runs exc. $3200.00 195k miles. Located in Sutton, MA 774-287-0777

1932 Ford Coupe Little deuce Coupe, with a Corvette mill and four on the floor. 6,000 aprox. mi. Original hot rod, all steel, show car, looks and sounds great. $40,000. $40,000

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1999 Pontiac Grand Am 6 Cylinder, automatic, needs work or use for parts. 159,903 miles. $675. 978-422-8084 2012 Cadillac CTS AWD, 21,800 miles. Crystal red. Heated black leather seats. Panoramic roof. Dealer maintained. Under warranty. $24,500.00 978-534-8860 2008 Ford Mustang 8 cyl, 300HP. 21K miles. Never driven during winter. Always garaged. Perfect cond. $21,900 negotiable. 508-865-3528 after 3pm. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette 39,000 miles Red with black interior. Car is in excellent condition! $24,000 or best offer. Must sell! Call: 774-823-0466. 2008 Honda CR-V Auto., 13,000 mi. Light Green ext/Tan int. Exc. condition. $13,700 508-854-820 2008 Lincoln MKZ Silver/gray, full pwr seats, win, SR, CD/ MP3 ready, leather, heat/cool seats, new tires/brakes. Must see. 508-853-3085 or lawtonspecs@yahoo.com 1985 Cadillac Eldorado 74K miles. Never been in snow. Mint condition. Gray w/landau top. Bonus 2 Free Air tickets & 5 star condo for a week in FL. $5,000.00 Oakham 407-3753917 2002 Subaru Impreza 125,000 miles. Blue ext. Runs good. $3,500 OBO 978-751-1998 2002 Volkswagen Jetta 5-speed standard.190,000 miles, Excellent engine. Needs clutch, $800. 508-847-3551

1930 Ford Model A Sport Coupe, Grey and Black. 50,000 miles. $15,000. 407375-3917 BOATS 25 HP Suzuki (Like New) with Boat & Trailer with Bonus 2 Free Air Tickets to Orlando and 5 star condo for a week. Disney anyone? Pete 407-3753917 $4,000 CAMPERS/TRAILERS

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www.centralmassclass.com LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES Commonwealth of Massachusetts Superior Court Department of the Trial Court Worcester, SS. Civil Action No. 15-0173A To Joseph H. Pacheco, Sr. and Chyrel Pacheco of Millbury, Worcester County, AND TO ALL PERSONS ENTITLED TO THE BENEFIT OF THE SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ CIVIL RELIEF ACT OF 1940 AS AMENDED: Fidelity Co-operative Bank of Leominster, Worcester County, claiming to be the holder of a mortgage covering property situated on West Main Street, being numbered 210 on said street, in said Millbury, given by Joseph H. Pacheco, Sr. and Chyrel Pacheco to Fidelity Cooperative Bank, dated September 24, 2002, and; recorded in the Worcester District Registry of Deeds, Book 27615, Page 228, has filed with said court a Complaint for authority to foreclose said mortgage in the manner following: by entry on and possession of the premises therein described and by exercise of the power of sale contained in said mortgage. If you are entitled to the benefits of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940 as amended, and you object to such foreclosure you or your attorney should file a written appearance and answer in said court at Worcester in said County on or before the seventeenth day of June, next or your may be forever barred from claiming that such foreclosure is invalid under said Act. Witness, Judith Fabricant, Esquire, Administrative Justice of said Court, this sixth day of May 2016 Dennis P. McManus, Clerk

Sutton Planning Board Public Hearing Notice In accordance with the provisions of MGL, C. 40 §15C & C. 87 §3 – Scenic Roadway Law and Public Shade Tree Law as well as Article 15 of the Sutton General Bylaw – Scenic Roadway, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the application of Carolyn and Ken Kyle, 159 Eight Lots Road, Sutton, MA. The applicant requests permission to remove several trees within the Town’s right of way and possibly clean up the wall in front of 159 Eight Lots Road. The hearing will be held in the third floor meeting room at the Town Hall on Monday, June 6, 2016 at 7:15 p.m. A copy of the plans and applications can be inspected in the office of the Town Clerk during normal office hours. Miriam Sanderson, Chair

Public Auction Notice is hereby given pursuant to provisions of M.L. c255 sec.39A The following vehicles will be sold at public auction on May 30, 2016 to satisfy our garage lien thereon for towing, storage charges and expenses of sale and notice: 2004 Jeep Gr. Cherokee VIN# 1J4GW48S14C354988 2006 Ford Explorer VIN# 1FMEU73E56UA49136 Sale will be held at Early’s on Park Ave.,Inc., 536 Park Avenue Worcester, MA 01603

MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given by Edward J. Flagg and Wendy Leighton to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for, Castle Point Mortgage, Inc., its successors and assigns, dated May 19, 2008 and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 42880, Page 372, as affected by a Loan Modification Agreement recorded in said Registry at Book 44823, Page 285, subsequently assigned to GMAC Mortgage, LLC by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., by assignment recorded in said Registry of Deeds in Book 43950, Page 111, subsequently assigned to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC by GMAC Mortgage, LLC, by assignment recorded in said Registry of Deeds in Book 50860, Page 288, of which the Mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 01:00 PM on June 9, 2016 at 425 1/2 Putnam Hill Road, Sutton (Manchaug), MA, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage, to wit: The land with the buildings thereon situated in Sutton, in the Village of Manchuag in said County of Worcester, on the easterly side of the state highway known as lot fifty-two (52) as shown on the map entitled “Property of Knight Finance Corp. Manchuag Village, and Mills, Sutton, MA, Revised Plan September 1927, Scale One Inch Equals 80 Feet”, and filed in the Worcester District Registry of Deeds as Plan 4 in Plan Book 52. The improvements thereon being known as 425 1/2 Putnam Hill Road, Sutton, MA 01590 also known as 425 1/2 Putnam Hill Road, Manchuag, MA 01526. Parcel # 49-115 Being the same lot of ground described in a deed dated 11-281994 by and between John R. Boucher and Ellen P. Boucher unto Edward J. Flagg and Debra L. Flagg and recorded 11-301994 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MA in Book 16738, page 298. Deed recorded herewith Bk 58772 Page 369 The premises are to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, building and zoning laws, unpaid taxes, tax titles, water bills, municipal liens and assessments, rights of tenants and parties in possession. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check, or money order will be required to be delivered at or before the time the bid is offered. The successful bidder will be required to execute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement immediately after the close of the bidding. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from the sale date in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check or other check satisfactory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale and to amend the terms of the sale by written or oral announcement made before or during the foreclosure sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE. Other terms if any, to be announced at the sale. Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, Present Holder of said Mortgage, By Its Attorneys, Orlans Moran PLLC, P.O. Box 540540, Waltham, MA 02454 Phone: 781-790-7800

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ADVERTISEMENT The Worcester Housing Authority, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from Contractors for Site Improvements at 200-2 Curtis Apartments (WHA Job No. 2015-09) in Worcester, Massachusetts, in accordance with the documents prepared by Worcester Housing Authority. The project consists of site improvements surrounding two buildings along Boylston Street. The work is estimated to cost $296,000.00, including alternates. Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.30 §39M & to minimum wage rates as required by M.G.L. c.l49 §§26 to 27H inclusive. A pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 68 Boylston Street at which time bidders will be invited to visit the project site with a Worcester Housing Authority representative. General Bids will be received until 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 and publicly opened, forthwith. The exact time will be determined by the cellular phone of the person opening the bids. All Bids should be delivered to: Worcester Housing Authority, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605 and received no later than the date & time specified above. General bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than five (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount (considering all alternates), and made payable to the Worcester Housing Authority. Bid forms and Contract Documents will be made available on the Worcester Housing Authority website (http://worcester-housing.com/ purchasing.html) at no cost. Hard copies will be made available on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the Worcester Housing Authority, Department of Modernization, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605 and thereafter, Monday thru Friday 8:00 A.M. through 4:30 P.M. Copies of the contract documents may be obtained by depositing $50.00 in the form of a company check, made payable to the Worcester Housing Authority, for each set of documents so obtained. The amount of the deposit will be refunded to each persons who returns the plans, specifications and other documents in good conditions within (10) days after bid opening. Bidders requesting contract documents to be mailed to them should include a separate check in the amount of $40.00 for each set payable to the Worcester Housing Authority to cover mailing and handling costs. General bidders must agree to contract with minority and women business enterprises as certified by the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO), formerly known as SOMWBA. The combined participation goal reserved for such enterprises shall not be less than 10.4% of the final contract price including accepted alternates. See Contract Documents - Article 3 of the Instructions to Bidders. The contract documents may be seen, but not removed at: 1. Worcester Housing Authority, Department of Modernization, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605. 2. F.W. Dodge, 23 Hartwell Ave., Lexington, MA 02173 3. Reed Construction Data, 30 Technology Parkway South, Norcross, GA 30092 4. Project Dog, 18 Graf Road Unit #8 Plan Room, Newburyport, MA 01950 www.projectdog.com The contract will be awarded to the responsible and eligible bidder with the lowest proposed contract price. Questions regarding this project shall be submitted in writing 72 hours prior to opening and emailed to ModBids@worcester-housing.com. Reference the WHA Job Number only in the subject line. MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given by Joan S. Mateer and Francis C. Mateer to World Savings Bank, FSB, dated September 30, 2004 and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 34780, Page 236 ; of which Mortgage the undersigned is the present holder for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing same will be sold at Public Auction at 3:00 PM on June 2, 2016 at 509 Mendon Road, Sutton, MA, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage, to wit: Being the land in Sutton with the buildings thereon located on the northerly side of Whitinsville Road, sometimes called “Breakneck” Road, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a stone bound on the northerly side of said Whitinsville Road at land now or formerly of the Whitin Machine Works, said point being the southeast corner of the premises herein described; Thence N. 67 Degrees 00’ W. by the northerly side of Whitinsville Road, 167.67 feet to a stake at other land now or formerly of grantors; Thence N. 23 Degrees 00’ E by said grantors other land, 229.63 feet to a stake; Thence S. 74 Degrees 57’ E. along wall by Whitin Machine Works land, 137.22 feet to a corner of walls; Thence S. 15 Degrees 49’ W. by said Whitin Machine Works land, 250.70 feet to the point of beginning. Being the same premises shown on a plan thereof entitled “Land of Agnes Youtsey, Sutton, Mass.”, by Milton C. Taft, Civil Eng. Meaning and intending to describe the same premises in Deed recorded on 12/03/1957 with Worcester County Registry of Deeds in Book 3910, Page 322. The premises are to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, building and zoning laws, liens, attorney’s fees and costs pursuant to M.G.L.Ch.183A, unpaid taxes, tax titles, water bills, municipal liens and assessments, rights of tenants and parties in possession. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check or money order will be required to be delivered at or before the time the bid is offered. The successful bidder will be required to execute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement immediately after the close of the bidding. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from the sale date in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check or other check satisfactory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale and to amend the terms of the sale by written or oral announcement made before or during the foreclosure sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE. Other terms if any, to be announced at the sale. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. successor by merger to Wachovia Bank, N.A., successor by merger Wachovia Mortgage FSB, f/k/a World Savings Bank, FSB, Present Holder of said Mortgage, By Its Attorneys, ORLANS MORAN PLLC, PO Box 540540, Waltham, MA 02454 Phone: (781) 790-7800 14-017000 5/12/16, 5/19/16 & 5/26/16

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. WO16P1512EA Estate of: Claire H. Nichols Date of Death: 04/02/2016 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by: Edward A. Nichols, Jr. of Highgate Center, VT requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Edward A. Nichols, Jr. of Highgate Center, VT be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in an unsupervised administration. You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 06/14/2016. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A Keamy, First Justice of this Court. Date: May 9, 2016 Stephanie K. Fattman, Register of Probate 05/19/2016 MS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN ON THE APPLICATION OF Ross Express, Inc. of 39 Gilmore Drive TO BE A PUBLIC WAREHOUSE WITHIN AND FOR THE County of Worcester, Town of Sutton, MA 01590 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A GENERAL WAREHOUSE BUSINESS AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 105 OF THE MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS

Sutton Planning Board Public Hearing Notice

In accordance with the provisions of Article 15 of the Sutton General Bylaw – Scenic Roadway – the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the application of Matthew D’Anello of 472 Central Turnpike, Sutton MA for land at 65 Century Farm Road. The applicant requests permission to shift and existing opening in the stone wall at this location southeast to the proposed driveway location. The existing break will be filled with stones from the new break in the same manner as the existing wall construction. The hearing will be held in the third floor meeting room at the Town Hall on Monday, June 6, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. A copy of the plans and applications can be inspected in the office of the Town Clerk during normal office hours. Miriam Sanderson, Chair

TO ALL INTERESTED INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF SUTTON In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 40A, §11, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Sutton Town Hall, on June 2, 2016 at 7:35pm on the petition of Lissa Gauthier for variances from Sect. III(B)(3) of the town’s bylaws for lot area and front lot line setback relief. The properties that are subject to this petition are located at 82, 82R, and 84 Dodge Hill Road, Sutton MA on Assessors Map #11, Parcel #’s 84, 85,163, and are located in the R-1 Zoning District. A copy of the petition may be inspected during normal office hours in the Town Clerk’s Office located in the Town Hall.Any person interested or wishing to be heard on this variance petition should appear at the time and place designated. Brittanie Reinold Board of Appeals Clerk Filed in the Town Clerk’s Office

NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue of and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Daveeda A. Conway to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as a nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., dated August 9, 2006 and recorded at Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 39567, Page 115 of which mortgage U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for TBW Mortgage-Backed Trust Series 2006-5, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-5 is the present holder by assignment from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as a nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. its successor and assigns to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for TBW Mortgage-Backed Trust Series 2006-5, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-5 dated May 10, 2010 recorded at Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 45816, Page 313, for breach of conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, the mortgaged premises located at 140 Ball Hill Road, Princeton, MA 01541 will be sold at a Public Auction at 12:00PM on June 1, 2016, at the mortgaged premises, more particularly described below, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, to wit: Beginning at a Worcester County highway bound on Rail Hill Road which is approximately Four Hundred Twenty-one and 39/100 (421.39 feet) Northwesterly by Rail Hill Road from another Worcester County highway bound which is the first of such bounds at the beginning of Rail Hill Road: Thence running North 67 degrees 24’ 25” East One Hundred Forty-five feet (145 feet) to a stake; Thence running North 22 degrees 35’ 35” West Two Hundred Seventy-six Feet (276 feet) to a second stake; Thence running South 67 degrees 24’ 25” West One Hundred Four Feet (104 feet) to a stone wall at the land of one Hubbard. The three previous courses are by other land of the grantors; Thence running in the same direction by said stone wall Forty-one Feet (41 feet) to the end of the stone wall at a point on the Northeasterly side of Rail Hill Road; Thence running Southeasterly by a curved line with a radius of Three Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-five Feet (3,225 feet), Eighty-seven and 46/100 Feet (87.46) to another Worcester County highway bound; Thence running South 22 degrees 35’ 35” East One Hundred Eighty-eight and 55/100 Feet (188.55) to the Worcester County Highway bound at the point of beginning. Containing approximately Forty Thousand Twenty square feet (40,020 sq. ft.). For mortgagor’s title see deed recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 4379, Page 270. The premises will be sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes and other municipal assessments and liens, and subject to prior liens or other enforceable encumbrances of record entitled to precedence over this mortgage, and subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, reservations and conditions of record and subject to all tenancies and/or rights of parties in possession. Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier’s or certified check in the sum of $5,000.00 as a deposit must be shown at the time and place of the sale in order to qualify as a bidder (the mortgage holder and its designee(s) are exempt from this requirement); high bidder to sign written Memorandum of Sale upon acceptance of bid; balance of purchase price payable in cash or by certified check in thirty (30) days from the date of the sale at the offices of mortgagee’s attorney, Korde & Associates, P.C., 321 Billerica Road, Suite 210, Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100 or such other time as may be designated by mortgagee. The description for the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication. Other terms to be announced at the sale. U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for TBW Mortgage-Backed Trust Series 2006-5, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-5 Korde & Associates, P.C., 321 Billerica Road, Suite 210, Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100 (978) 256-1500 Conway, Daveeda A., 15-023309, May 5, 2016, May 12, 2016, May 19, 2016

TOWN OF MILLBURY 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 Office Building, 127Elm Street, Millbury, MA on: Wednesday, May, 25th, 2016 At: 7:00 p.m. To act on a petition from: Rebecca & Shawn Reeves, 8 Jacques Park Drive, Millbury, Ma 01527 For a Special Permit in the Millbury Zoning Ordinance relative to: property at 8 Jacques Park Drive, Millbury, MA – Map# 94 Lot# 24, Zoning District S-1 Aquifer Protection Overlay District ‘B’. Applicant requests a Special Permit to; remove an existing 6’x 11’ attached storage structure and construct a 5’ x 31’ new attached storage structure in its place. ZONING: Article 2, Aquifer Protection Overlay District “B” 47.9 Required minimum lot area is 80,000 square feet. Required minimum side and rear yards are 10 feet. Required road frontage is 200 feet. Paul Nigosian, Chairperson Millbury Board of Appeals All interested parties are invited to attend. May12, 2016 May19, 2016

NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by John A. Seaver, to Millbury Federal Credit Union, dated September 2, 2008, recorded with the Worcester County Registry of Deeds in Book 43276 at Page 286, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 10 o’clock A.M. on the 7th day of June, 2016, 78 McClellan Road, Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage. To wit: A certain parcel of land situated on McClellan Road in the Town of Sutton, Worcester County and shown on a plan by Lavallee Brothers, Inc. dated February 22, 2000, which plan is recorded as Plan 21, Book 762. Said parcel containing 80,873 sq. ft. Said parcel is further bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the southeasterly sideline of McClellan Road at the southwest corner of land now or formerly of Crawford and the northwest corner of parcel to be conveyed; THENCE S. 84º 48’ 16” E., 374.81 feet by land now or formerly of Crawford to a point; THENCE S. 06º 15’ 49” W., 160.00 feet by land now or formerly of McQueen and now or formerly of Sabourin to a point; THENCE S. 89º 49’ 19” W., 468.52 feet to a point; THENCE N. 84º 48’ 16” W., 50.00 feet to a point on the southeasterly sideline of McClellan Road. The last two courses by land of residue (A.P.O. Map 12-101) THENCE N. 39º 34’ 15” E., 154.35 feet to a point; THENCE N. 42º 07’ 50” E., 95.65 feet to the point of beginning. The last two courses by said sideline, Said parcel is subject to undefined drainage easement. Being the same premises conveyed to John A. Seaver by deed of Jane A. Oliver, as Executor of the Estate of Arthur D. Keown, Sr., (WCP#96PR3353) and as Trustee of The Arthur D. Keown, Sr. Revocable Trust-1991, under Declaration of Trust dated October 21, 1991, recorded at Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Book 19552, Page 206, deed dated September 2, 2008, recorded in Book 43276, Page 284. A deposit of $5,000.00 for the entire mortgage premises being sold, is to be paid by certified check or bank check by the purchaser at the time and place of the sale. The Mortgagee also reserves the right to alter the order of sale on the date of the auction. The balance is payable at the closing. The closing will occur within thirty (30) days after the date of the sale at the Law Offices of Melia & Osol, 16 Harvard Street, Worcester, MA 01609. Other terms to be announced at the sale. The Mortgagee reserves the right to continue the sale from time to time by public announcement at the time and date of the original or any continued sale. If the highest bidder fails to complete the purchase of the mortgage premises on the terms provided in this notice and in the Memorandum of Sale signed following the auction, then the mortgagee reserves the right to convey the mortgage premises to the second highest bidder at the auction. If the mortgagee exercises that right it will notify the second highest bidder who will then have three (3) days to deliver the deposit specified above to the Mortgagee’s attorney, Law Offices of Melia & Osol, 16 Harvard Street, Worcester, MA 01609, and agree upon a date for delivery of the deed. Premises to be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed. Millbury Federal Credit Union, Present holder of said mortgage By its Attorneys, Law Offices of Melia & Osol, 16 Harvard Street, Worcester, MA 01609

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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 Docket No. WO16P1281PM CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR OR OTHER PROTECTIVE ORDER PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 & §5-405 In the matter of: Robert B Isenberg Of: Worcester, MA RESPONDENT (Person to be Protected/Minor) To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Richard J Isenberg of Holden, MA and Linda M Isenberg of Holden, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Robert B Isenberg is in need of a Conservator or other protective order and requesting that Richard J Isenberg of Holden, MA and Linda M Isenberg of Holden, MA (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Conservator to serve Without Surety on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is disabled, that a protective order or appointment of a Conservator is necessary, and that the proposed conservator is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 05/24/2016. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The abovenamed person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A Keamy, First Justice of this Court. Date: April 20, 2016 Stephanie K Fattman, Register of Probate 05/19/2016 WM THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS (SEAL) LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT 2016 SM 003343 ORDER OF NOTICE To: Matthew G. Balocca; Laura M. Balocca and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. App. § 501 et seq.: Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Sutton, 55 Dodge Road, given by Matthew G. Balocca and Laura M. Balocca to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated July 29, 2008, and recorded in the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 43140, at Page 289, and now held by the Plaintiff by assignment has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendant’s/Defendants’ Servicemembers status. If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the United States of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil ReliefAct. If you object to a foreclosure of the above-mentioned property on that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before June 13, 2016 or you will be forever barred from claiming that you are entitled to the benefits of said Act. Witness, JUDITH C. CUTLER, Chief Justice of this Court on May 2, 2016 Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Recorder 5/19/2016 MS 201502-0692-TEA

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Invitation For Bids The Worcester Housing Authority invites sealed bids for Second Floor Office Renovations at MA 12-12 Belmont Towers Apartments in accordance with the documents prepared by Dixon Salo Architects, Inc. The work is estimated to cost $128,700 with no alternates. Project consists of but is not limited to: demolition, fire protection, HVAC, lighting, carpeting, new walls, and ceiling renovations to in the Leased Housing Department. General Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday June 8, 2016 at the Worcester Housing Authority, Department of Modernization, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605 at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Filed Sub-Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday June 1, 2016, and publicly opened and read aloud at the same address. Filed sub-bids will be taken for the following portions of the work: HVAC: Section 15501 Electrical: Section 16101 A pre-bid conference will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday May 25, 2016 at the Community Room located at 40 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA at which time bidders will be invited to visit the project site(s) with the a Worcester Housing Authority representative. Failure to attend or visit the premises shall be no defense in failure to perform contract terms. Bids are subject to M.G.L c149 §44A-J and Davis Bacon wage rates as well as other applicable laws. General Bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) in the following category of work: General Building Construction. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid deposit in the amount of 5% of the bid price in the form of a Bid Bond, issued by a responsible surety company licensed to do business in Massachusetts, or a certified check, or a treasurer’s or cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, made payable to the Worcester Housing Authority by bidders for the greatest possible bid amount. Bid forms and Contract Documents will be made available on the Worcester Housing Authority website (http://worcester-housing.com/purchasing.html) at no cost. Hard copies will be made available on May 18, 2016 at the Worcester Housing Authority, Department of Modernization, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605 and thereafter, Monday thru Friday 8:00 A.M. through 4:30 P. M. Copies of the contract documents may be obtained by depositing $50.00 in the form of a company check, made payable to the Worcester Housing Authority, for each set of documents so obtained. The amount of the deposit will be refunded to each person who returns the plans, specifications and other documents in good condition within ten (10) days after bid opening. Bidders requesting contract documents to be mailed to them should include a separate check in the amount of $40.00 for each set payable to the Worcester Housing Authority to cover mailing and handling costs. The contract documents may be seen, but not removed at: 1. Worcester Housing Authority, Department of Modernization, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605 2. F.W. Dodge, 24 Hartwell Ave., Lexington, MA 02173 3. Reed Construction Data, 30 Technology Parkway South, Norcross, GA 30092 4. Project Dog, 18 Graf Road Unit #8 Plan Room, Newburyport, MA 01950 Attention is called to the following: 1. Provisions of Equal Employment Opportunity; 2. Provisions for payment of not less than the minimum wages as set forth in the Specifications; 3. Provisions of Chapter 14, Acts of 1966, Imposing a Temporary Sales Tax, Section 1, Subsection 6 (d) and (k) exempting the Authority from the operation of such a chapter; 4. Requirement to furnish and pay for a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Bond as set forth in the specifications, 5. Insurance certificate indicating coverage for public liability, property damage and workers compensation, in accordance with the contract requirements, must be filed by the successful bidder upon signing of the contract. The contract will be awarded to the responsible and eligible bidder with the lowest proposed contract price. Questions regarding this project shall be submitted in writing 72 hours prior to opening and emailed to Mod-Bids@worcester-housing.com. Reference the WHA Job Number only in the subject line. Worcester Housing Authority Dennis L. Irish, Chairperson DATE: May 2016 THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS (SEAL) LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT 2016 SM 003905 ORDER OF NOTICE To: Marsha L. Eisan a/k/a Marsha Eisan, Marilouise Oakley; Amanda J. Oakley and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. App. § 501 et seq.: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Sutton, 272 Mendon Road, given by Marsha L. Eisan a/k/a Marsha Eisan, Marilouise Oakley and Amanda J. Oakley to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., dated August 25, 2003, and recorded in the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 31373, Page 315, has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendant’s/Defendants’ Servicemembers status. If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the United States of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the above-mentioned property on that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before June 27, 2016 or you will be forever barred from claiming that you are entitled to the benefits of said Act. Witness, JUDITH C. CUTLER, Chief Justice of this Court on May 10, 2016 Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Recorder 201412-0777 5/19/2016 MS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF HEALTH TOWN OF SUTTON The Board of Health in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 111, Section 31, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 7:00 PM at the Sutton Town Hall, 4 Uxbridge Rd., Sutton, MA 01590 to act on amending the Board of Health Regulations for Private Wells and amend Board of Health Title 5 supplemental regulations. Additionally, we are replacing the Solid Waste Hauler By-Law with a Solid Waste Hauler regulation. Copies of these amended regulations are available in the Town Clerk’s Office at 4 Uxbridge Rd. Public hearings are open to the public and all are welcome to attend. John Silverberg, Chairman 5/12, 5/19 MS

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Che Anderson

Spray paint on walls is more prevalent than ever, but in a good way. Just look at the new murals gracing the WCUW radio station. Artists, both local and with international acclaim, are choosing Worcester’s building as their canvas, with much more to come this summer. We talked with 26-year-old New York City native Che Anderson who by day is the staff assistant in the office of the city manager. Anderson is a Holy Cross grad, a Pow Wow Worcester International Mural Festival Committee member and a street art fanatic. It’s a pretty safe assumption to say you’re a graffiti/street art enthusiast. Your Instagram page has hundreds of images of sprayed walls. What drew you to this form of art?

Honestly, the very first time I noticed it, I was a kid. I grew up in New York City in the ’90s. There was graffiti everywhere. It’s been interesting to see a transition from people’s names to more murals, peoples faces, landscapes whatever may pop up around the city. When I went back right after college around 2012, 2013, I really started seeing the movement toward large-scale mural installations, not just from a commercial standpoint, but people who were taking there hardearned money and doing these things because they thought it would give them recognition, or was a good opportunity to hone their craft. That’s what sort of initially attracted me. I’ve always been interested in the aesthetics. I’ve always thought it was beautiful. I was working at MSCPH and I was looking at Worcester as a whole and deciding if this is the place I wanted to be. I saw the impact that a Banksy or a Shepard Fairly or an Oz has on a community when they come in. It’s not just them coming in and doing a wall, they make a full event out of it. They are doing other pieces in other places, they’re engaging with the community and I saw how impactful that was. And I said, ‘I got to learn about this.’

Why is street art important to a community?

It works on different levels. On one level, it allows for the creatives to create and express themselves. If you look at it from back when it was graffiti, it’s still graffiti, but now it’s a more widely accepted street art … a muralizing of things. It’s self expression, it’s looking at your surroundings and expressing how you feel. From a community standpoint, I think it’s aesthetically pleasing, it shows that change is coming. I’m not talking change like gentrification necessarily, but change in a sense that people care.

Quite often, you see these big mural projects happening in areas where people feel down-trodden, as though no one is paying attention to them. They feel underserved and under-valued. Murals that are really accessible because there are walls everywhere get a community excited for whats coming next. It never just stops at murals. Murals incite foot-traffic, which incites business, which incites full economic development, in theory.

Where do you draw the line between vandalism, street art and sanctioned street art? I just read an article about this the

other day. Vandalism and street art are two ends of a spectrum. There’s getting permission and there is not getting permission. That’s the line. If you don’t have permission, it’s vandalism and if you do it’s sanctioned. I think what blurs the line is when you think how much you can sell that vandalism for. If Banksy comes to your business and does a Banksy piece on your wall, you seal it and rip out your wall because you just made a million dollars. That’s vandalism, but people like it because they can monetize it. Where as if someone you don’t know writes their name on it, that’s blatant vandalism and you can’t do anything with that. I think there’s a difference in street art and graffiti. It’s not just a stark graffiti versus street art thing. It’s way more complex and interesting than that.

STEVEN KING

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Philly, Baltimore and New York, flying to Miami and L.A., you see these murals in photos, but in person you see things that you couldn’t in the pictures, hidden and complex things. I’ve spent 10 minutes taken a picture and kept moving, but I’ve also sat down, ate a bag of chips and studied the line work and tried to figure out what the artist is trying to convey ... it really depends. The mural that Caleb Hammond did on the Denholm Building, I didn’t realize all of the hidden quirks of it until I stood with Caleb and he went through everything. There are like hidden things in that piece, it’s amazing to me.

From all of your travels, talk about that one mural, your favorite? I’m going to get in

trouble. Is it cheating if I give you two? I have two that come to mind. There’s a mural that Keith Haring did in Harlem. It’s the “Crack is Wack” mural it’s probably one of the most well known murals in the world. My first time seeing that mural as an adult was breathtaking. Keith Haring is one of my favorite artists of all time. That’s something that’s lasted well beyond his lifetime. Baltimore has an open walls project and you have these murals that are done across the street from a building that would exemplify the broken windows theory; to go into some of these neighborhoods that I would never go into unless I knew someone that lived there to go look at a wall. It makes the wall stand out even more when you What’s the most miles you’ve logged to see finally see it. So there was a huge mural a piece? So technically that would be done by Pixel Pancho. He’s Italian. It was Hawaii, that was for a festival. The most one of his characters as the Flash. Being a miles I’ve logged to see a singular piece comic nerd … I was like ‘Oh, Flaaash.’ We would probably be the drive to Richmond Virginia. I really wanted to see the work of drove around for like 30 minutes trying this one art crew, Etam Cru. We hopped in to find it. I love Baltimore for the way a car and drove what ended up being nine that they’ve integrated these murals into and a half hours just to see this one piece. the community. There was a mural done as a tribute to Freddie Gray after what I love seeing their work in photos and I happened in Baltimore. It was painted by had to see it in person. two friends of mine from New York. So you drive nine hours to see one piece. Do you have a favorite artist? My favorite How much time do you spend in front of it? artist comes in waves. When you first It depends, having driven to Montreal,

get into it, you only know the biggest names. I’m really, really interested in a lot of what’s going on in Brazil and parts of Europe right now. One artist that I love is Finok. I think he’s only painted in the states once, so I’d love to get that person back here to do something. I’m a really big fan of one of the artist who did the WCUW wall, Key Detail. I’ve been following his work for a while, and the fact that he was able to paint here was amazing. It’s pretty cool because he doesn’t have too many pieces outside of Belarus and Europe, where he came from. He just recently moved to the states about six months ago. And you know who I’m a really big fan of is an artist from Nepal. She’s in the states now going to college. It’s technically graffiti. She writes in Nepalese. To see the characters, the colors and her placement is amazing.

In Worcester, where’s the best graffiti?

Worcide, the skate park. A lot of cities have “halls of fame.” A hall of fame is a legal spot where you can go and people do these amazing graffiti pieces, it’s like sanctioned graffiti. Cambridge has the Central Square Wall … a free graffiti wall. New York has multiple and Germany has 15 halls of fame. I think that’s just Berlin. Sanctioned spaces where people can hone there talent. You want people to get better and bigger. It brings prestige to a city. What’s gone up on the WCUW is amazing. It may sound like a cheap plug, but it’s amazing. Hopefully, in the next few months there will be a lot more places. - Steven King M AY 1 9 , 2 0 1 6 • W O R C E S T E R M A G A Z I N E . C O M

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