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Gun range plans gain foe in WPI FILE PHOTO/STEVEN KING

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orcester Polytechnic Institute has filed a formal memorandum of opposition against a proposed gun range on Prescott Street, and the lengthy document shows the school thinks it has enough ammunition to shoot down the proposal on legal grounds. The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) this week postponed a public hearing on the proposed gun shop and shooting range at 170 Prescott St. until June 15 so Justin Gabriel, who owns The Gun Parlor on Summer Street, can revise and clarify the plans. The idea, according to the application on file with the Planning Division, is a 10-lane, 3,040-squarefoot indoor shooting range. The existing warehouse would also have room for a 1,400-square-foot showroom — motorcycle sales are listed as an intended use — as well as offices and storage space. The postponement was bad news for opponents of the plan who showed up at City Hall to contest the application. Prescott Street business owner Claudia Russo showed up with a packet of information she says shows work already being done at the former home of Greg’s Packing – not surprising, since Russo has been rallying support against the gun range since she received a public notice of the plan on May 4. A new face in the fight, however, was attorney Adam Ponte from Fletcher Tilton, representing WPI, who filed the memo of opposition with the city. In the memo, WPI notes the proximity of its property in and around Gateway Park to the proposed site of the shooting range. Multiple buildings, including the high school-

level Academy of Math and Science, are within half a mile of 170 Prescott St., giving the school legal standing to oppose the application, according to Ponte. Russo and District 2 Councilor Phil Palmieri, who recently proposed a motion asking the ZBA to heavily scrutinize the application, also noted the site’s proximity to Worcester Housing Authority units. Russo clarified before the ZBA meeting she was concerned about children coming into daily contact with armed gun enthusiasts traveling

to or from the range. WPI’s memo also raises public safety issues, and noted that a gun range near campus could “deter applicants” and “hurt recruiting.” “Special permits shall be granted by the Special Permit Granting Authority [the Board] … only upon its written determination that the adverse effects of the proposed use will not outweigh its beneficial impacts to the city or the neighborhood,” reads the memo, which cites a 2009 Massachusetts case in which a strip mall was denied a wine and beer permit

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due to its proximity to schools and a day care. Some of the factors the ZBA can take into account when deciding whether to grant a special permit, according to laws cited in the memo, include social, economic or community needs, traffic flow and safety, adequacy of utilities and public services, neighborhood character and social structure and impacts to the natural environment, among others. WPI is attacking the proposal on almost all of those fronts. Specifically, the memo claims the range would substantially impact traffic in Gateway Park, an area of the city in which WPI has invested heavily. It would also provide no new property tax revenue, since it would be housed in an existing structure, according to the memo, which also calls Gabriel’s experience running a gun operation into question, noting the Gun Parlor opened in 2010 and has been at its Summer Street location since 2013. The memo also echoes Russo’s longstanding complaint that the range would not fit with the neighborhood’s character. While neighborhood character is a nebulous concept, the main idea is a neighborhood that right now consists of commercial businesses beside a cemetery, near a residential area, would be unduly impacted by the noise and fuss around an influx of guns and motorcycles and the people who purchase them. The City Council also asked Worcester

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Traffic delays are likely in Worcester this week due to resurfacing and sewer-related construction. -3

Worcester police aim to attack unwanted graffiti in the city by using ground walnuts and powerful machines. +1

The Rusty Blades Hockey Club plays a benefit game for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. +2

Mary Lou Retelle, a Worcester resident, is named Anna Maria College’s 11th president. She is the first laywoman to serve in the school’s history. +2

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Box 4 canteen truck still searching for a home PHOTOS/TOM QUINN

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hen Dunkin Donuts donated almost $300,000 to Box 4 Special Services more than two years ago to buy a canteen truck, president Steve Favulli and vice president Angelo Bengovio were thrilled, but put their foot down on one issue. “We told them we weren’t painting the truck pink and orange,” Bengovio said, referring to the coffee chain’s ubiquitous logo. “It’s a fire truck. It’s red.” Box 4 isn’t part of the fire department, but it serves firefighters in a unique way civilians may not realize is necessary. On board the vehicle are refrigerators, microwaves, an oven, stovetop, bathroom and plenty of storage space. Volunteers, mostly former public safety employees, respond to calls from local fire departments as far away as Lawrence and deliver water, hot drinks, food, and a place for firefighter to relieve themselves – none of which is a given during a lengthy emergency situation. So far this year, Box 4 has responded to 34 calls. That is a sharp increase from the same time period last year, when the organization got 14 calls. Favulli said it is not a function of an increase in fires – it is an increase in awareness about the services Box 4 supplies. “More and more people are realizing they have Box 4, they can call [us],” Favulli, a retired 32-year veteran of the Worcester Fire Department, said. “The word is getting out there.” Even though departments are using Box 4 more often, the organization is technically homeless and looking for a place of its own.

Right now, the canteen truck is parked on Worcester Emergency Medical Services property, and Favulli and Bengovio think they could expand the operation if a local businessman or company Box 4 President Steve Favulli, right, and Vice President Angelo Bengovio with the donated spare land or a building. canteen truck donated by Dunkin Donuts. Favulli estimated the organization Polar Beverages and the 99 Restaurants firefighters dealing with a serious fire on has about 10 reliable volunteers who provide water, Osterman Gas provides fuel, Main Street. Favulli said he would like to see are usually called in when a fire reaches its Calise Bread offers discounts on bread and Box 4 return to its roots, at least in terms of third alarm. His vice president thinks the Direnzo Towing provides towing services. support from local business. organization might be able to attract more if In addition, a plethora of organizations “A lot of influential businessmen in the it had its own building. provide financial support, including Hanover city were in Box 4. It was all businesspeople “Part of the problem with participation Insurance, the Leary Firefighters Foundation who had the money to build it and support is we don’t have a home of our own,” said and Paul Davis Restoration. Bengovio, who served 28 years as a Worcester it,” Favulli said. “That’s why we keep saying Box 4 also draws support from public there have to be some businesspeople out firefighter. “If you’re here all night, there’s no officials. Some of the funding for operations there who want to take this to the next level way to really rest.” comes from donations from members of and help us.” The original Box 4 was founded in 1921 the firefighters’ union, and when Favulli The organization already enjoys a long list when a group of local residents banded continued on page 6 of sponsors in addition to Dunkin Donuts. together to provide drinks and blankets to

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Police Chief Gary Gemme to weigh in on the proposal with the ZBA. Two WPD officers were at the May 18 meeting, but declined to comment on the chief’s recommendation after the item was postponed. Gemme was responsible for shutting down the Boston Gun Range years ago after a series of infractions involving unlicensed shooters and unattended ranges, and has spoken out in favor of gun control. Complicating are reports that Gabriel, the applicant, has made substantial donations to the WPD in the past. If it is approved, the gun range would be Worcester’s first since the Boston Gun Range shut down in 2008. The application notes only licensed members would be allowed to shoot at the range, while claiming state of the art ventilation and sound control systems and the meeting of an unmet need for police department training. When the City Council debated Russo’s petition on earlier this month – Russo had 11 others from Prescott Street and nearby North Street sign on – a few councilors expressed concerns about the power of the city to deny a permit to a potential businessperson in an area of the city where shooting ranges were allowed by special permit. Those concerns are unfounded, according to the memo. “The Board, however, is not compelled to

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grant the special permits the Gun Parlor seeks in its present application,” it reads. “The Zoning Enabling Act, GL c 40A, authorizes cities and towns to regulate the use of land through the issuance of special permits and gives the granting authority significant discretion in rendering its decision.” One councilor who initially supported Palmieri’s call for the ZBA to carefully scrutinize the application, Rick Rushton, has since come out and said the Council made a mistake in doing so. BOX 4 continued from page 5

and Bengovio sent out a message in 2012 inviting local politicians to come to the first meetings, ex-state Rep. John Fresolo, AtLarge Councilor Kate Toomey and District 1 Councilor Tony Economou showed up to support the group. Economou in particular was singled out for connecting the group with Rob Branca from Dunkin Donuts, which kick-started Box 4’s mission. “I found it a very worthwhile cause,” Economou said. “They’re struggling for nourishment, water, Gatorade – it doesn’t take long to dehydrate, especially in those conditions.” Favulli said the donation to buy the larger canteen truck – Box 4 still has a smaller vehicle with fewer capabilities – helped the organization at a time when a group of people whose main experience was fighting fires was trying to start a charitable organization, mostly from scratch. “We had no idea what to do,” Favulli said. “To be where we are in two years – everyone says they don’t understand the progress we’ve made.” Box 4 does not just respond to fires, although that composes the bulk of calls. Hazmat situations, hostage negotiations, natural disasters and water main breaks are all eligible events. Favulli has already drawn up a floor plan of what he wants a potential new home to look like. It would take up around 5,000 square feet, and have room to park two to three vehicles. In addition to the two canteen trucks, Favulli said he is also looking into an all-terrain type vehicle for getting to incidents in the woods, and a “chase vehicle” to help shuttle supplies to and from a site without having to take the full truck. In addition to parking and storage, a new home would have to have a kitchen, offices and room for volunteers to rest, either on a short term basis or overnight. Box 4 volunteers are appreciative of their current rent-free situation, though, noting the generosity of Worcester EMS in giving their organization storage space. “We’re very fortunate to be where we are,” Bengovio said. “To be where we are now is fantastic, but we need a home of our own. We need nothing elaborate, we don’t want anything elaborate, we just want a place to call our own.”

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esidents talk about Worcester as a city on the rise, but if that is true, why does no one outside the city know about the city’s renaissance? That was the question raised by a $500,000 line item on the Fiscal 2016 budget at the City Council’s finance session earlier this week. The money is set aside for the city’s marketing campaign, and a number of councilors have ideas about how to improve the city’s image. “Marketing has probably been one of the most frustrating issues that’s come up on this council for the past two decades,” At-large Councilor Konnie Lukes said. “I think we’re still recovering from ‘Paris of the 80s.’ We gave up sloganeering as a way to deal with marketing.” Lukes said even residents did not know about events happening in the city, like a business moving in or a regatta that happened on Lake Quinsigamond. “A major event like [the regatta] just doesn’t seem to get the kind of notoriety it needs in Worcester,” Luke said. Lukes also said the problem was not just how outsiders look at Worcester, but how Worcesterites look at their hometown. “Part of the problem, I think, is that we still have to convince the people who live here and work here that we’re very special and a lot of things are happening here,” Luke

said, advocating for “little touches” such as signage on Main Street. The city allocated $500,000 for its marketing campaign for the next fiscal year. The money comes out of DCU special district financing, not tax dollars. At-large Councilor Kate Toomey echoed many councilors, and outside observers, in saying Worcester had a number of people doing noteworthy things. “Despite the fact that people are working very hard and doing new things [we know about], we can always find something new and interesting,” Toomey said. After the New York Times published a glowing review of Worcester several months ago, saying Worcester “looked the part” of a college town, city officials were elated. Toomey pointed to projects done by students, such as a video highlighting why Worcester was a great place to live, as things the city could pick up on. She suggested the idea of a contest to create a new marketing tool for the city. “There’s talent here in the city, and there’s

The powers that be

Worcester Police Officer James Powers will be recognized as part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) for his “excellence in advocacy and collaboration” as the department’s crisis intervention team leader, Elder Services of Worcester Area Inc. (ESWA) has announce. ESWA will host its first Rosalie Wolf Award Friday, June 12 at 11 a.m. at the Worcester Senior Center, where local and state officials will celebrate Powers’ efforts. ESWA notes that 10,000 people turn 65 every day in the U.S., a trend that will soon lead to more elderly in the country than ever before. Also every year, an estimated 5 million Americans are victims of elder abuse, neglect or exploitation. WEAAD wants to raise awareness about elder abuse. The local award is named after the late Rosalie Wolf, a Worcester native who brought national attention to the problem of elder abuse and neglect, her efforts were instrumental in developing the nation’s network of Elder

people out there who can do these things,” Toomey said. “We shouldn’t have to reinvent the wheel.” At-large Councilor Moe Bergman, meanwhile, said the city has an advantage over other areas of the state, since housing

Shrewsbury and Marlborough. “It’s the dollar numbers that really shock people about the value they can get in Worcester,” Bergman said. Chief Development Officer Mike Traynor said the economic development team does bring up Worcester’s buyer-friendly housing market to developers and others, but said he would be open to an expansion of those ideas. Meanwhile, District 2 Councilor Phil Palmieri argued the low housing prices in Worcester were not something the city should want as a defining feature. “I don’t think things are that rosy,” said Palmieri, who made a plug for more express trains to cut down travel time to Boston. “There’s a reason you have a fire sale on the West Side for housing, where anything $200,000 and below moves well and anything above that does not.” Although councilors had different ideas about how to cast the best light on the city, everyone agreed the conversation would have to be an ongoing one. “Everybody, when it comes to marketing, seems to know better than everyone else how to sell Worcester better,” Bergman said.

Everybody, when it comes to marketing, seems to know better than everyone else how to sell Worcester better. – At-Large Councilor Moe Bergman, on marketing the city prices are relatively low – a potential negative Bergman said could be used as a marketing tool for good. “Housing prices in Worcester have not gone up much,” Bergman said. “There’s an argument I don’t think we make enough – those in MetroWest can get a really good bargain by moving to Worcester.” Bergman even suggested using the same tactics some other cities use by placing a “strategic sign” somewhere in the MetroWest area, which is located directly east of Worcester County and contains towns such as

Protective Services. In addition to the award ceremony, Elder Services’ Protective Services Unit is holding additional WEAAD outreach efforts, including an Open House Breakfast Friday, June 12, 8-10 a.m., and a break-out CEU presentation at 9 a.m. at their office at 67 Millbrook St. Also on June 12, members of the Protective Services Unit will hold education and outreach events from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Barre, Holden, Hudson, Leicester and Shrewsbury senior centers.

All that juz

Date Comparetto and Martha Assefa recently celebrated the grand reopening of their new business, Pure Juz on Highland Street. Local notables on hand included Mayor Joe Petty, District 4 Councilor Sarai Rivera and state Rep. Mary Keefe. The celebration included an announced partnership with city and local nonprofits, including a partnership being established with the city’s Parks Department to maintain the old iron bridge. A partnership with Elm Park Community School is also in the works to help with the development of their school library. Comparetto, who also serves as director of youth development with StandUp for Kids, said he intends to

prioritize homeless and at-risk youth for hiring decisions. Pure Juz is open six days a week, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Find menus online at purejuz.com.

A real honor

The YWCA recently honored five local women with the Katharine F. Erskine Award during its annual Tribute to Women luncheon. Earning recognition were Stacy Lord, an artist and teacher of visual arts at Worcester Middle School; Kate McEvoy-Zdonczyk, vice president for corporate community relations at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and a member of boards with the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, Destination Worcester and the Worcester Education Collaborative; Brenda Jenkins, president and co-founder of the Mosaic Cultural Complex and community relations manager for the YMCA of Central Massachusetts; Marie Morse, principal of Union Hill School; and Dr. Linda Weinreb, medical director of the Homeless Families Program at Family Health Center of Worcester and a professor of medicine at UMass Medical School. M AY 2 1 , 2 0 1 5 • W O R C E S T E R M A G A Z I N E . C O M

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unprecedented number of candidates for municipal office has thinned somewhat, as the deadline for handing in signatures came and went May 19. The field is still huge, however. In the at-large council race, there are 18 candidates officially on the ballot, triggering a preliminary election on Sept. 8. All 6 incumbents – Mayor Joe Petty, Mike Gaffney, Kate Toomey, Rick Rushton, Konnie Lukes and Moe Bergman – qualified for the ballot, along with current District 2 Councilor Phil Palmieri, who is trying to make the jump to an at-large seat. Challengers Khrystian King, Bill Coleman, Linda Parham, Tina Zlody, Juan Gomez, Ron O’Clair, Carmen Carmona, George Fox, Matt Wally, Paul Cooney and Rob Sargent have their work cut out for them. There are three times more candidates than seats, so challengers will be working against each other as well as incumbents to try to win a position. In the district races, Tony Economou and Cindy Nguyen will face off in D1, while George Russell and Gary Rosen will run unopposed in D3 and D5, respectively. There will be a preliminary election to replace Palmieri in D2 – Jennithan Cortes, Larry Shetler, Ana Sequera and Candy Carlson will square off there, and the field will be narrowed down to two candidates by November. There will not be a preliminary election in D4, where incumbent Sarai Rivera will face Jackie Kostas. Luis Portillo, a current student at Claremont Academy, handed in his signatures for D4 just before the 5 p.m. deadline on Tuesday but fell short of the 100 signature requirement, proving yet again why procrastination is a bad idea.

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School Committee field could have been a lot larger given the number of people who requested nomination papers, but when it came time to get the necessary 300 signatures, the race was trimmed down to a manageable 10. All the incumbents – Tracy O’Connell Novick, John Monfredo, Jack Foley, Brian O’Connell, Hilda Ramirez and Dianna Biancheria – will be on the ballot. The challengers are Cotey Collins, Molly McCullough, Nick D’Andrea and Donna Colorio.

MONEY FOR NOTHING: District 3 Councilor George Russell had his annual campaign fundraiser at Compass Tavern this week, sharing hot dogs and … wait a minute, isn’t Russell running in District 3 unopposed? Oh well, if he has a challenger next election he can still call the event annual instead of biennial or something lame. Plus, it keeps those campaigning muscles from atrophying. GRAND OLD WORCESTER: Local City Councilor Mike Gaffney was a topic of discussion in a closed-door strategy meeting between top Massachusetts Democrats on political strategy in light of a Republican resurgence, according to the Boston Globe. U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern apparently brought up the first-term councilor and mayoral candidate to his fellow Democrats, including Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, two other U.S. congressmen, both legislative branch leaders, all four constitutional officers and representatives for both U.S. senators, in the context of a “GOP resurgence in Worcester county.” The article notes Gaffney’s status as a long shot against incumbent Mayor Joe Petty, but he’s still significant enough to clock in as the only non-Democrat mentioned in the article, along with Gov. Charlie Baker. Of course, Gaffney is not a card-carrying Republican, and Worcester races are nonpartisan, but the overarching point remains the same, sort of. In any case, it’s good to see Worcester is relevant enough to warrant some attention from the state’s political elite.

OH, HONEY: You catch more criminals with honey than vinegar. Joe Daigle, a 33-year-old man living at 65 Charlotte St. managed to rob the same Honey Farms twice in the same week. The convenience store in question, on Park Ave, was the scene of a crime around 11 p.m. on May 12, when someone approached the counter and traded a demanding note for cash and cigarettes. Four days later, on May 16, police say the same man came into the store and demanded cash and cigarettes again. Rather than using a note the second time, the man apparently told the cashier he had a gun, which got him the goods a second time. Worcester police say they were

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AUDIT THIS: City auditor Robert Stearns served as deputy city auditor before being

promoted to his current position, but it turns out that path is unnecessary. Stearns explained during the City Council’s finance session on May 19 that he cut the $95,000 deputy auditor position out of the budget for the next fiscal year because its duties can be easily divided among other members of the staff. As someone pointed out, Stearns can now never retire – previous auditor James DelSignore was asked not to retire by the council back in 2010 so they could hire a deputy auditor he could train as a suitable successor. It takes a brave man to admit the position he was hired for is obsolete, and it’s also a sign – if the department puts the deputy auditor position back in the budget years from now, it probably means the auditor is planning on retiring.

COME ON IN: If Worcester Public School kids are on edge due to media reports of

violence and gun incidents at some schools, they didn’t show it. On a quest to find a District 2 Councilor Phil Palmieri for a press conference, one intrepid reporter found a much warmer welcome than anticipated. To get in to the school, you just drive past the unattended guard gate leading into the parking lot, walk up to the door, which a student will kindly open for the random stranger standing outside, and mill around the hallway until you locate a security guard who can tell you what’s going on and what part of the school you’re in. Not quite a security breach, but I was expecting to at least have to talk to an adult before entering the school – accidentally, it turns out, since the press conference was by the main gate.

PRESS POOL: Palmieri’s press conference was in advance of his Council order asking the city

manager to fund the restoration of the Olympic-sized pool at South High. Officials hope to build a new South in the next four to five years, although Palmieri called that timeline ambitious. His goal is to create a space at South not just for swimming for South students, but for students at all city high schools. Other programs, including maybe a competitive swim program, could be born out of such a renovation. Is it worth investing the money required in light of a new school being built so soon, though? “I think it stands on its own merits,” Palmieri said in front of the South High sign. “I think it’s an excellent idea. There are so many positive ways we can look at it educationally.” The press conference itself was another Worcester Magazine exclusive, as the other media outlets avoided the rain and waited until the council meeting to hear about the plan. Palmieri joked he might have drawn more of the media if he had showed up to the school in a bathing suit, which would have admittedly made for a better photo opportunity. Next time.

SUMMER STUMPER: Worcester’s summer youth recreation program starts soon, with one

potential roadblock – it doesn’t have a name, yet. City officials, who could probably come up with a name if they thought hard, are opening the naming to the public. Submissions for a name for the program, which gives kids ages 7-13 the opportunity to swim, play games and sports and participate in educational activities at city parks, can be sent to youth@worcesterma.gov. The deadline is May 22, and the winning entry will get four tickets to Marvel Universe Live at the DCU Center in August. The only requirements are that the name be “fun” and that it “represent our wonderful city.”

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PICKLEBALL ON THE RISE: District 5 Councilor Gary Rosen submitted an order to the City Council May 19 asking the Parks committee to consider the feasibility of pickleball – described as a combination of tennis, badminton and ping pong – at some public spaces. Councilors seemed legitimately fired up about the issue, with a few saying they would try to stop by a regular pickleball gathering June 10 at the Greendale YMCA. The sport has been called the fastest growing sport in the country by some national media outlets, although the United States of America Pickleball Association – yes, that’s a real thing – lists the Greendale Y as the only place to play in Worcester, although there are over 50 in Massachusetts. Karl Bjork spoke as an advocate for the sport in front of the Council, noting the Wiffle Ball-based sport’s appeal to seniors. Could the sport be a possibility for the next media versus City Hall sporting event? M AY 2 1 , 2 0 1 5 • W O R C E S T E R M A G A Z I N E . C O M

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erhaps the greatest example of just how troubled even the most ardent of death penalty foes is in the wake of a jury’s decision to put Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to death for his role in the Boston Marathon bombing, is the reaction by many of them right here in Worcester: While not a scientific sampling, Worcester Magazine did speak with some who otherwise would have no hesitation otherwise in stating their opposition to the death penalty. To a man, they all indicated they were “torn.” That not even residents in the bluest of blue states have rushed to decry the decision to lower the ultimate punishment upon the man even his lawyer said was guilty of a most heinous crime is the clearest indication that jurors got it right. Putting Tsarnaev in prison for life would have accomplished the wishes of those who believe he deserved to be punished and removed from society for his part in killing the most innocent of innocents – folks, including a young boy, gathered to watch one of Massachusetts’ greatest traditions, the Boston Marathon. Their cheering and revelry was interrupted by fierce explosions that tore flesh from bone, severed limb from body, and replaced life with death for three bystanders at the finish line. An MIT policeman would later die in the manhunt for the Tsarnaev brothers, one of whom, Tamerlan, would die during a shootout (his younger brother ran him over trying to escape). Putting Tsarnaev to death, however, accomplishes the ultimate punishment. It can, and will, be argued to infinity whether the death penalty has a place in our society. Right now, under federal law, it does. And in the case of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, jurors found his crime met the criteria under which that penalty could be enforced. Emotion, personal feelings and politics had to be removed from the equation. It can be assumed that not every one of the 12 men and women on the Tsarnaev jury carries a personal preference for the death penalty; in Massachusetts, it is almost unfathomable that you could grab 12 random folks off the street, all of whom favor capital punishment. That they delivered the punishment they did is testament to their adherence to the judge’s instructions, the code of law and to their own selfdiscipline in putting aside whatever personal feelings they may have had. If the decision were left up to the victims’ families, Tsarnaev may very well have earned a sentence of life without parole. That, however, is precisely why the victims’ families do not serve on the juries for crimes that claim their loved ones. That is not to dismiss their feelings, or what they believe the wishes of their loved ones might be. But true justice must be carried out free of bias, free of personal preference, free of any sort of proclivity toward one side or another. In order for justice to truly be served, it must be done by a jury as free of these burdens as possible. That is why, whether we agree or disagree with the sentence of death for Tamerlan Tsarnaev, justice in the wake of the terrorist attack on the Boston Marathon was undeniably delivered.

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Sam Castro is dead

Janice Harvey

here is no nice way to say it. He was 18 years old and on a Tuesday night in May, when he should have been nuzzling his girlfriend in front of the TV, he was shot in the chest while standing on Fredrick Street, a side street off Lincoln, not far from Kelly’s funeral home. On Wednesday, when word spread that he didn’t make it, kids who knew Sam were heartbroken. Sitting in the back of my classroom seventh period was 12th-grader Liuwuan, who had known Sam since kindergarten. On the desks around him, caps and gowns wrapped in plastic sat atop closed books. Liu had forgotten to get measured for his. In his hand was his cellphone, showing snapshot after video after snapshot of his lifelong friend. Liuwuan — a rapper with a fullback’s physique — was sobbing, with tears running down his cheeks for everyone to see. He didn’t care who witnessed his sorrow. Being a tough guy just didn’t matter at that moment. So what can a teacher do when kids die? There are handouts and guidelines for educators to follow. Veterans follow our instincts — the instincts that made us teachers in the first place. I did what I would do if my own kid came home and told me his friend was murdered — I gathered the beefy bawling senior in my arms and I held him while he cried. By Thursday morning, North kids who knew Sam had created a memorial of sorts near the front office. Later in the day, it was moved to a less-trafficked location. By In homeroom, during a moment of silence, the Pledge of Allegiance and a slew of announcements, the usual morning chatter was subdued. In my mailbox that morning I found a sheet of suggestions regarding students and death, and how to deal with their sadness. I only wished I hadn’t become familiar with the subject long ago. Sam Castro is not the first kid to die by gunfire in the streets of Worcester, nor will he be the last. So when I looked over and saw that Brianna was quietly crying over a small poster she’d made, I did the same thing I did for Liuwuan the day before: I hugged her through the rest of the announcements. I closed the door. I stood in front of my sad, stunned seniors and told them the truth as I knew it. “I can’t fix this,” I said. “I don’t have a Band-Aid big enough to make this hurt

stop hurting.” I heard snuffling, and feet shifting, but little else as they waited for the magic words that would make it all go away. “I have no magic words to make it all go away,” I admitted. “All that I have are two shoulders you can cry on, and ears that will listen, one of which doesn’t really work as well as the other, so talk to the left one.” They smiled. Weak smiles, but smiles nonetheless. Police Chief Gary Gemme released a statement that day, one that reflected his own weariness and frustration over the senseless loss of life. In it he stated that roughly 90 percent of the year’s gunshot victims have been young men of color, with six of twelve being teens. He called it “an all-toofamiliar pattern” involving illegal guns and “a willingness to use them.” That “willingness” is key. When did it become the ideal solution to shoot first, negotiate never? In the classroom, we speak regularly of choices and consequences. Kids have heard warnings about dangerous lifestyles and the temptations that lead to dead ends since they were able to recognize shapes and colors. I don’t know the circumstances of Sam’s death; I don’t know if he had enemies, or if he was even the intended target. I only know that a kid who should be looking toward the future has none. A mother who should be able to put supper in front of her son and rumple his hair as she walks by can no longer be rewarded with his grateful grin. And I can’t fix this one, no matter how hard I try.

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COMMENCING AT THE CROSS Public interest lawyer Bryan Stevenson will deliver the address

at the 169th commencement of Holy Cross Friday, May 22, 10:30 a.m. The graduation takes place at Fitton Field, where the Crusaders play football (no pigskin flying on graduation day, we’re assured). Class valedictorian is biology and sociology major Nicholas Cormier, who leads the class of 720 graduates. Stevenson is executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) in Montgomery, Alabama. Honorary degree recipients will include Ella Baff, executive and artistic director of Jacob’s Pillow, an international dance festival in the Berkshires, and P. Kevin Condron, a 1967 Holy Cross graduate and director of The Hanover Insurance Group Inc.

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AThe LOT OF BLARNEY Massachusetts Digital Games Institute (MassDiGi) at Becker College, the Worcester Regional

Chamber of Commerce and the Letterkeney Institute of Technology (LYIT) in County Donegal,

Ireland have joined forces for an internship opportunity for game development students from the Irish university. Two students from LYIT will be taking part in this summer’s MassDiGi Summer Innovation Program (SIP) program, which marks a first. “We’re very excited about the summer,” said Timothy Loew, executive director of MassDiGI, “Games are a global business so it only makes sense that our internship program be global too.” The SIP started this week and runs until Aug. 7. According to MassDiGI, the summer program has seen impressive year-overyear growth in terms of quality, quantity, geographic reach and diversity. This year it received applications from 214 undergraduate and graduate students representing 55 colleges and universities from across the world. The program accepts 24 interns, who this year come from 15 institutions including Becker College, Berklee College of Music, Brandeis University, Champlain College, Hampshire College, IUPUI, MIT, Northeastern University, RPI, RISD, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Southern California, University of Southern Maine, WPI and LYIT. “There is no opportunity like SIP anywhere else in the world,” said Dr. Robert E. Johnson, president of Becker College. “I can’t wait to see what these talented students come up with.” LYIT President Paul Hannigan recognized the opportunity his students will get through MassDiGi. “Having seen first-hand the energy that this program generates we appreciate that our students can experience this and benefit from its outcomes,” Hannigan said. “We also see this as an important building block in our relation with Central Massachusetts.”

BANKING ON EDUCATION Worcester State University (WSU) and Santander Bank have

announced a three-year philanthropic agreement to have Santander Universities support study abroad opportunities at WSU. “Studying abroad gives students the opportunity to expand their education beyond the classroom and learn about the history and culture of their host countries,” said Brian Azar, Santander region president for Southern New England. “As a global bank with a local presence, we know the importance of preparing today’s students to be tomorrow’s leaders in our international economy.” The Santander Universities Scholarship program will help increase the number of WSU students studying abroad. The University plans to quadruple international educational opportunities for WSU students by 2018. “This investment in our students by Santander Universities will continue the momentum from the past few years,” said WSU President Barry Maloney. “Since 2011, we have seen a 160 percent increase in student participation in study away opportunities. These valuable experiences broaden students’ world view and better prepare them for the 21st century workplace.”

FOR SHE’S A JOLLY GOOD FELLOW Martha Cyr, executive director of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

Education Center and adjunct assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), has been elected a fellow of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). She is the third WPI faculty member to receive the honor and the first since 2009, when the only other two, John Orr, professor of electrical and computer engineering, and David DiBiasio, head of the Chemical Engineering Department, were elected. Cyr was recently named chair-elect of the ASEE K12 and Precollege Engineering Division. "As a nationally recognized authority on K-12 engineering educational outreach, Martha Cyr is richly deserving of this distinguished honor," Arthur Heinricher, dean of undergraduate studies at WPI, said. "She has made innumerable contributions to programs at the local, regional, and national level that have that have helped address a critical need to engage young people in the STEM disciplines and improve classroom education in these fields." Cyr joined WPI in 2003 as director of the university's K-12 outreach programs.

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Five years later: Wal-Mart’s footprint visible in Worcester GOOD AND BAD, RETAIL GIANT IMPACTS CITY

Walter Bird Jr.

Predatory pricing. Racial and gender discrimination. Low employee wages. Poorlyrun and understaffed stores. Overseas labor concerns.

You do not have to look far at all for what critics say is wrong with Wal-Mart. A simple click of a keyboard mouse will take you to any number of sites railing against retail giant Wal-Mart and owner Sam Walton. The mega-chain store has inspired documentaries and books, including business journalist Charles Fishman’s “The Wal-Mart Effect” in 2006. Hardly a glowing portrait of the company founded by Sam Walton in 1962, the book accuses the world’s biggest private employer, with more than two million employees, of driving down local prices for everyday necessities, draining the viability of traditional, local shopping areas, continuing a downward pressure on local wages and other social and economic sins. Public relations strategies and a hike in minimum wage for hundreds of thousands of its employees — and another one planned next year — have done little to soften the image of Wal-Mart as the corporate business equivalent of a vampire, feeding off low-income residents desperate for any job and feeding into consumer obsession with convenience and value. Wal-Mart has packaged the two expertly, which explains why it is the world’s largest company by revenue. The most ardent of critics believe Wal-Mart takes advantage of employees desperate for a job, giving them little in the way of livable wages and benefits. In order to make more than minimum wage, they say, workers must take the dreaded “graveyard shifts,” working long after the sun has gone down to right around when it is rising once again the next day. Concerns reach far beyond store level, with Wal-Mart accused of violations in its employment and corporate practices with other countries. The company was also hit hard when more than 100 workers were killed in a fire at a factory in Bangladesh in 2012. Wal-Mart said the factory had been making clothes for its stores without its knowledge.

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There are many stories, inside the U.S. and out — few of them painting Wal-Mart with flattering strokes. It is back at the store level, however, where a different picture emerges — not without its blemishes, by any stretch, including hundreds of police responses annually for shoplifting and other offenses. Five years after the first Wal-Mart in Worcester opened (May 5, 2010), however, the city has gained a partner in many community efforts, hundreds of folks have been given a job and a part of the city that once was just another blight on the city has been reshaped into a retail destination feeding off the hustle and bustle of an expanded Route 146. Concerns and criticisms remain — the store is targeted every year on Black Friday to hike minimum wage, and there have been complaints of empty Wal-Mart bags blowing off the property and onto nearby roads and commercial property. As Wal-Mart celebrates five years of business in Worcester, it is worth asking: why the sour public image? Has the company done enough to shed its label as a greed machine? When Wal-Mart first was proposed, critics arose and one group in particular, Worcester First, sought to spread public awareness. What do members of that group think now, so many years later? What do local shoppers think? What about the employees who work there?

WORKING WAYS

ohn Frenette’s background rests in theater production. He worked for a spell at the old Foothills Theater in Worcester. Unlucky for him, it closed eight months after he was hired as a production technician. Frenette spent some time at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Maine while working at the theater. When it closed, he moved down to Florida, to where his parents had retired. He came back up north, however, and took up residence on a buddy’s couch. He had not job prospects and not much else going on. “[My roommate] happened to mention, ‘Hey, they’re putting in a new Wal-Mart,’” Frenette recalled. “I never thought of working for Wal-Mart in my life.” Needing a job, however, he submitted an application. Wal-Mart was supposed to open at the end of February or early March 2010. The opening date was changed upon the

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Worcester Walmart co-managers Lan Kha, Jon Frenette and Joe Rainville. discovery of structural issues with the store roof. Frenette was sent to the Oxford WalMart for training. He said he helped set up most of the fixtures and shelves with about 60 other store associates. After the Worcester store’s grand opening, Frenette became an overnight backroom member, working from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. It was not the most desirable of shifts, he acknowledged, but with the shift differential, he was able to earn $10.50 an hour, instead of what was then minimum wage, $8 an hour. “The only reason I went to nights was because I couldn’t live on $8,” Frenette said. About three months into the job, he became a support manager, an hourly supervisory of the overnight team. He was able to snag one of two available positions. About three months after that, he became a salaried manager. He spent three years as an assistant at the Northborough Wal-Mart. While there, he was named acting shift manager. He was later promoted back into the Worcester store as co-manager. While he did not have to divulge his earnings, Frenette said he grosses $66,000 a year. “It allowed me to be able to live, I’ll put it that way,” he said. “Moving up as fast as I have with the company, it has great opportunities with advancement. I started this

as a part-time job. I had no ambition in retail. Theater is my whole thing. This was a parttime job so I didn’t have to keep sleeping on my buddy’s couch.” Now a career, the job enabled Frenette to recently buy his own house in Holden, just over the Worcester line. “Without this opportunity,” he said, “I would never have been able to do that.” While he said he does not pay much attention to the public perception of Wal-Mart, Frenette admitted he was not oblivious to it. “To be honest,” he said, “the only [Wal-Mart] I ever stepped foot in was West Boylston. Then I went down to Florida, and they had Super Wal-Marts that were enormous. Some of the stores in Orlando, [the Worcester store] fits inside of. As far as negative or even a positive, to be honest, I never paid much attention to the media attention.” He is a little more aware now, Frenette acknowledged. “I think there’s been a lot of negative talk about people being able to build a life on the pay we received,” he said. “Not ever just us, necessarily, but even company-wide. Down in Florida, the starting rate was $7 an hour. I was lucky enough to get $8 as a base ... I think the overall direction we’re taking, raising starting wages and giving people the ability to work one job and stay dedicated,

{ coverstory } and build career advancement with this company, I think is going to be outstanding. “Giving back to the associates is definitely going to make for better associate engagement. It will definitely make for a better applicant pool.” As co-manager of the Worcester store, Frenette is number two to manager Erik Eriksen, a Clinton native who resides in Paxton. He was worked 12 years with WalMart, spending much of that time at stores in Colorado, where he stayed several years. The Worcester store is the third he has run. Like his assistant, Eriksen said he does not pay much attention to what is said about Wal-Mart. “Everybody has a story at some point or another, for whatever reason,” Eriksen said. “I pay attention to what happens around me. I know the stories of associates who have wonderful jobs. I know the atmosphere where they take care of each other and help out with all the different programs we have. I don’t know that I necessarily pay attention to it, because it doesn’t affect me.”

WHAT THE PUBLIC THINKS

hile neither Eriksen nor Frenette may pay much heed to public perception, those that do have an opinion on Wal-Mart, for better or worse, are not shy in expressing themselves. A question by Worcester Magazine on its Facebook page about thoughts and opinions of Wal-Mart elicited several comments. “I have worked with Wal-Mart for three years now,” said JT Trivedi of Shrewsbury, who noted he works at the Northborough store. “I have also shopped there before. I also shop at other stores, such as Target, Stop and Shop, Price Chopper Supermarkets, etc. What I like most about Wal-Mart is that there is a Subway store. “However, what I don’t like about WalMart is that there is no map for customers to be given. And the self-checkout registers can be frustrating. Something needs to be done regarding the wage increase. I am a cashier at Wal-Mart. The wage I am receiving is $9.60 per hour. It would really help if the wage for all cashiers would be $15 per hour.” Trivedi also said the employee discount, 10 percent, seems low. Worcester’s Mary Chenaille said she has not shopped at either the Worcester or West Boylston Wal-Mart stores. She minced no words on why she has avoided the stores. “They are tyrants toward their employees,” Chenaille said. “Lousy pay, expensive health care with little coverage, wage theft, the goods are made in sweat shops in countries with no environmental regulations.” She said she has taken part in one protest for workers’ rights at the Worcester Wal-Mart. Former Worcester resident Mark Maggiore, who said he now lives in Shrewsbury, said he avoids Wal-Mart “at all cost.”

“I’d rather give my business to their competitors or shop local, especially electronics, where the products are inferior to other stores. Would never buy groceries there as well. I would never protest against them for their hiring process, I just never give my business. I haven’t walked in a Wal-Mart in about seven years.” Not all the responses were negative. Larry Day of Southbridge said the Sturbridge Wal-Mart “has a great pharmacy with good, attentive staff who give friendly service to their customers.” Outside Wal-Mart recently, Worcester resident Bruce LaHair Sr. said the store’s convenience is what draws him to shop there. “I think the prices are right and the foods are good here,” he said, adding he has not heard many negative comments about Wal-Mart.”

FIGHTING PERCEPTION

s Wal-Mart’s divisional director of public affairs and government regions in the northeast region, part of Bill Wertz’s job is to be aware of what the public and media are thinking and saying about the company. He hears what is said and reads the media accounts. What he has dealt with most frequently are questions about employee wages and how Wal-Mart treats its workers. There have also been criticisms about the types and quality of jobs offered. According to Wertz, Wal-Mart employs about 11,200 full- and part-time workers in Massachusetts, including some 450 or so in the Worcester store. Most are full-time he said, although the number fluctuates depending on the season. The average wage for hourly associates at Wal-Mart, said Wertz, is just shy of $14 an hour at $13.88. “The average was over $13 before that,” he said. “Massachusetts is a relatively high-wage state. We never really employed a lot of people at the minimum wage. We pay competitive wages in every market we operate.” In fact, said Wertz, while minimum wage in Massachusetts is $9 an hour, Wal-Mart is moving to $10 an hour next year, “on our own.” While it is a step up, it is not enough, according to Natalia Berchet of Leominster, an organizer for Jobs with Justice, a coalition to protect workers’ rights. Berchet has taken part in protests on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, when shoppers traditionally flock in droves to big box stores such as WalMart. Her group is part of the Fight for $15 movement, which seeks to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. The Worcester store has not been spared from Black Friday protests, although unlike some other sites, workers do not typically come outside to join. And while some protests about Wal-Mart also focus on retaliation against employees by management, that was not the case at Worcester store. “There are no stories of retaliation by

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management that I’m aware of,” Berchet said. The group is largely aiming at ensuring fair wages for employees. Employees, she said, should not have struggle to make ends meet if they are gainfully employed. “The Walton family is very, very rich,” she said. “Workers are not paid a lot of money. Wal-Mart is behind the funding for a lot of attacks on public education. They’re for private education, but primarily we stand with workers because we think they deserve livable wages.” Some, including Wertz, point out that most of the jobs at Wal-Mart do not demand skilled labor or a college education. Berchet does not see that as an excuse to pay low wages. “I guess you could say we’re trying to destroy the dichotomy of what skilled labor is,” she said. “We believe workers should be able to feed their family and support themselves. That paycheck should allow you to put food on the table and pay rent. We’ve heard so many stories from working parents who can’t buy their kids’ books for school or shoes.” There is, she said, no reason for Wal-Mart not to provide employees with good jobs. “When you have that much wealth,” said Berchet, “there is no excuse for not providing a livable wage.”

While acknowledging not every employee chooses to make a career at Wal-Mart, and some workers will ascend the ladder as quickly as others, Wertz cited Frenette as an example of providing good jobs. “His experience, in the sense of going from an entry-level job to a position of responsibility is common at Wal-Mart, it really is,” said Wertz. “I would challenge you go to many other businesses and say, ‘Hey, did your manager start at this company from the ground up?’ So this is a great opportunity that we are affording a lot of people, a million people around the country.” How, then, to explain the negative perception so many people seem to have of Wal-Mart? Wertz said the company may have been its own worst enemy early on. “I would tell you part of the reason for the negative perceptions about Wal-Mart is we were not as active as we are today in telling our own story,” he said. “We had a lot of critics out there telling a different story for their own reason. When you look at retail, we’re a different sort of business than a lot of other high-wage industries. We’re not Microsoft. We’re hiring basically entry-level people to do, essentially, stocking shelves, checking out at the register, jobs that require relatively little training and education.” Wal-Mart is paying more attention to

publicizing that and delivering more positive messages, said Wertz, who said when he first joined the company, there was a “tiny” public relations department with two employees in its Washington, D.C. office. “We felt, Sam Walton always felt, if you did a good job in stores, if you provided what people were looking for, everything else would take care of itself,” Wertz said. “The world kind of changed. What we discovered is we needed to be a little more active about talking about ourselves. We expanded. We probably still have a pretty small operation because we’re still very cost conscious, but we do have more people in Washington now, a few people like me out in different parts of the country.”

JOINING THE CORRIDOR

n this part of the country, and in particular the southeasterly corner of Worcester where Wal-Mart set up shop five years ago, the store has served as its own piece of the overall Wal-Mart chain. It ended up there by way of negotiations with the city, approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals and more than a little opposition from some residents. When Denis Dowdle and Madison Properties bought the roughly 43 acres of land near Millbury, it was little more than a swath of contaminated land upon which once

operated U.S. Steel. The last leg of the Route 146 project had not yet been completed, but Dowdle and his company saw enough signs pointing in that direction – and a whole lot of potential. A portion of 146 had been completed and more work was expected. “We anticipated that the area from Brosnihan [Square] to [Interstate] 290 would get underway soon,” Dowdle said. “That obviously gave valuable access to the site. It took it from not very good retail access to excellent retail access.” When he bought the property in 2004, Dowdle had no commitment from tenants, and the first iteration of the project was similar to Lincoln Plaza. “We had some challenges in terms of the shape of the property,” he said. Still, there was a belief that if done right, the property could prove marketable. “We knew Worcester was historically under-retailed,” Dowdle said. “We thought having 43 acres of land where we could have a shopping center that close to the city center would make sense.” Initially, there were talks with Lowe’s and Home Depot for anchor stores, but it was Wal-Mart that ended up taking shape. While Dowdle and his company were excited to have a tenant, others were less than enamored with the idea of Wal-Mart in

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Walmart employee Dan Burrell and store manager Erik Eriksen. Worcester. Shannon Senior resided in Worcester’s Chandler Street area when the idea of WalMart was first floated. She now lives in Rhode Island, although she said she might be returning soon, but at the time she joined with others to form Worcester First in opposition to the plans. “[The city] had waived a demolition delay order and things [done] things that seemed they were pushing it rather quickly,” Senior said recently. She said she was not a fan of bringing Wal-Mart to the city, especially to one of the gateways to Worcester. “I started doing some reading, about how it’s not great for the city,” she said. “I read about how it doesn’t really create new jobs, the litany of complaints against Wal-Mart, in general.” Senior said she read of other communities where Wal-Mart opened stores, and how they were often able to reach agreements on mitigation of issues such as lighting and sound protection. All these years later, Senior still describes herself as anti-Wal-Mart. She said the company uses “all sorts of” real estate investment trusts and other measures to keep employee wages low. “I don’t think it’s a great way to make a living,” Senior said. “It’s not just Wal-Mart in general, it’s big box stores.” At the same time, Senior admits she is far removed from Worcester at this point in her life. “I haven’t been living there,” she said. “I don’t know how it’s impacted people positively or negatively. I hope it has done things for the people around it. That was my goal in the first place.” Norman Audette Jr. is one of the people around Wal-Mart. He works with his father at Audette Auto Body on Millbury Street, on the other side of Route 146, across from the store. The auto body shop has been in business 52 years and has seen the area around it change mightily. From Audette’s perspective, Wal-Mart has largely been a welcome addition to the

neighborhood. “It looks a hell of a lot better, that’s for sure,” he said of the property. “We used to look at that building that was there and it was just horrible. It brings more people to the area, there’s no question.” Audette said one of his daughters worked at Wal-Mart in Westborough. He discounted the complaints about low wages and shoddy treatment of employees. “It was a good job for her in between going to college. It’s a start,” he said, noting his daughter was about to graduate with a bachelor’s degree and planned to attend medical school to become a doctor. “She enjoyed it, it was something to do, money.” The store also fostered more development. The property, which Madison Properties sold last year to RK Centers in Dedham, boasts several stores, including Sam’s Club, which relocated from its previous spot in Worcester, an Olive Garden restaurant (it was the first business to open after WalMart) and a mini-strip mall with Sleepy’s, Dental Plus, GameStop, WayBack Burgers, Sprint, Haircuttery, Weight Watchers and Expressions. Not far down 146 are the Shoppes at Blackstone Valley in Millbury. As president and CEO of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, Tim Murray sees Wal-Mart as a “good community

partner.” He has worn different hats in his involvement with Wal-Mart, including one as lieutenant governor when the Asian Longhorned Beetle crisis ravaged the city. Murray, U.S. Congressman Jim McGovern and others worked to address the destruction of thousands of trees in Worcester. Among their efforts was the creation of the Worcester Tree Initiative (WTI) and a pledge to plant 30,000 trees in five years. “We were trying to facilitate a city, state and federal structure and created [the WTI],” Murray said. “A number of businesses stepped up. Wal-Mart was one of them.” The store has contributed more than $150,000 to the WTI over the past three years. Murray also said he has not heard from area small businesses about any adverse effect on sales as a result of Wal-Mart. “The only times I heard concerns is when it related to the beer and wine license issue,” Murray said of the store wanting to sell alcohol. “That’s the only issue that other businesses expressed their concerns.” Other community efforts have included the school, police and fire departments, as well as Straight Ahead Ministries (SAM), which helps youths re-enter society after having been incarcerated. According to Wertz, Wal-Mart has given just over $100,000 to SAM. The Worcester County Food Bank has also been a beneficiary. “Having a footprint in the city does make a difference,” Wertz said. “You have relationships with community leaders, business leaders and officials. Wal Mart has made contributions to community organizations ... I would say Wal Mart gives at the local level, at the state level. We have a specific fund intended to make donations to state organizations.” Wal-Mart doles out roughly $1 million a year to those efforts, Wertz said. The company also gives at the national level, including donations to Second Harvest, of which the local food bank is a member. “Hunger and workforce development are two of our biggest efforts in terms of giving,” said Wertz. continued on page 16

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OTHER CONCERNS

hile acknowledging the positives, Audette said the neighborhood suffers in at least one regard because of WalMart. Bags and other debris often blow around the neighborhood, he said, and while city crews clean up from time to time, more frequent trash cleaning would be helpful. “We do see a lot of trash,” Audette said. “You see it all on the side of the streets, the bags. It blows across the street, [Wal-Mart’s] bags. You drive down the streets, there’s trash everywhere, and it’s blowing from them, so you can see that.” There is also the issue of crime at WalMart, most notably shoplifting, which has increased dramatically over the past five years. According to statistics from the Worcester Police Department’s Crime Analysis Unit (CSU), there were 1,803 total incidents necessitating police response at Wal-Mart from 2010-2014. Of those, 592, or 33 percent, were for shoplifting. So far this year, there have been 179 police responses, including 84 for shoplifting. None of the people who responded to Worcester Magazine about their opinions of Wal-Mart cited crime or safety as a concern.

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omplaints and criticisms about Wal-Mart as a corporate giant are unlikely to abate anytime soon. Groups such as Jobs with Justice will continue to protest the minimum wage until — and if — it is raised to $15 an hour. Human interest groups will maintain global vigilance for other abuses of power and violations similar to the tragedy in Bangladesh. Locally, however, with five years under its

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belt, Worcester’s Wal-Mart has weathered the company’s tainted image. As Murray noted, the key ingredient Wal-Mart brought to the city was the reuse of an under-utilized stretch of property smack in the middle of a vibrant neighborhood. Jobs have come along with it, if not the sorts of jobs critics would like. An uptick in crime and wind-strewn debris, however, remain issues to be dealt with. For his part, Wertz believes Wal-Mart has been a good neighbor to Worcester. The store remains profitable, he said, and performs a

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vital function in an urban setting. “When you think about what was here five years ago, and what’s here today,” Wertz said, “I mean, it seems to me that’s a pretty remarkable thing. There are now over 400 people employed here, in good jobs, jobs that have the kind of potential [Frenette] was able to take advantage of. We have customers coming in to the store, access to fresh produce, fresh food and a lot of other things, at really affordable prices. “We’re not a high-priced retailer, and we don’t jack up our prices in certain neighborhoods and not others. And then you look at the small businesses springing up around Wal-Mart and helping the community, again with more jobs, more tax revenue. I feel good about that. I feel good that that is something Wal-Mart is helping to do.” Walter Bird Jr. is editor of Worcester Magazine. He can be reached at 508-7493166, ext. 322, or by email at wbird@ worcestermagazine.com. Follow Walter on Twitter @walterbirdjr and on Facebook at facebook.com/walterbirdjr. You can see Walter every week on WCCA TV 194 as a panelist on Rosen’s Roundtable. Listen to him every Friday morning at 8:45 on the Hank Stolz morning show on WCRN 830AM.

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Burncoat senior soars with symphony

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Writing a symphony is no small feat. It can seem to take an unconquerable wall of effort to climb. When successfully done, it has burned names into our collective memory: Beethoven, Bach, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Chopin, the list goes on. Each has been etched in the history books, where they will likely remain until the end of time as incredible composers. There are classes dedicated to studying their minds and styles, and orchestras perform their works to this day. When a Worcester high school student writes and conducts his own symphony, then, it will turn heads, and that is exactly what Burncoat senior Josiah Furcinitti has done. Unveiled earlier this month at the Burncoat High School Spring Concert at the Edward Friel Memorial Auditorium, Furcinitti’s “The Burncoat Symphony” was a delight to behold. Furcinitti dedicated the song to the school and thanked his teachers and instructors for helping to shape him as a musician before diving into the full orchestra rendition of the powerful piece. “A couple years ago I had a theme idea, just a single note ringing out,” Furcinitti told Worcester Magazine. “Just an oboe holding one single note. The oboe is alone for a measure, and then the orchestra comes in on the next measure with a big chord, and then they cut off and the oboe still rings, then again and then the orchestra comes in. That’s the main theme, throughout the piece you’ll hear that in different places and done in different ways, but that’s the main theme of the piece, and that’s what I built off of.” continued on page 18

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As far as novel concepts go, a contest being held to find the future owner of Gloucester’s Cape Ann Community Cinema just may be one of the most interesting.

The cinema’s current owner, former video store owner and Worcester Magazine scribe Rob Newton, has decided it is time to move on, but he is not content to leave the beloved theatre in the hands of fate. Instead, he will gift the cinema, along with seed money and support, to the person deemed to be the most impassioned and ideal for the role. Newton, who has strong roots in Worcester, founded the Cape Ann Community Cinema in 2007. It started operating full time the following year, 2008, although it does not just screen movies. The venue has provided access to filmmakers through innovative concepts such as screened Skype conversation with directors including Francis Ford Coppola, Kevin Smith and Kenneth Branagh. “It’s kind of like a scaled down version of Worcester’s former Bijou Community Cinema,” said Newton. “We’re a grassroots-based, community-driven independent cinema. We cater to the needs of the community, while balancing that with some sound financial decision making. It’s one thing to show movies, it’s another thing to be able to afford to show movies.” “I did it because I needed to do it,” he added. “It was a calling. The community needed it and it worked out for everyone.” The cinema is close to Newton’s heart, and he has formed an important bond with the community. That could be what makes his concept to sell the theatre so interesting. It would not do to pass it on to just anyone – Newton plans to ensure a future for community cinema. “It’s become an extension of myself, my accumulated experience in the movie business, which is almost 30 years worth,” he said. “My interest in helping people is a key component in this.” To help ensure the cinema — and community cinema in general — is in good hands, Newton launched the “Win this Cinema” campaign. For 250 words and $99, some lucky film lover can own the theater. The essay must express why the writer wishes to own and operate a small, seaside community theatre. Newton said he gleaned the idea from a Maine bed and breakfast he visited. The owners won the business in a similar contest 20 years ago. “We co-opted their plan and have gotten a lot of coverage on it,” Newton said. “We’re hoping it will be the way that this cinema finds its next steward. The ideal candidate would be someone with passion, knowledge and an interest in becoming a vital resource to the community.” The winner of the contest, which runs through June 30, will receive debt-free majority ownership of the theatre as well as $20,000 in start-up funding and a full year of support. Further, if someone does not wish to make the move to Gloucester, the winner can use the money to start a new cinema in their own community. “I will be gifting this cinema to a worthy successor,” explained Newton. “Rather than take the chance that no buyer will step up in the allotted time, we’re making this

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additional option for ourselves and for the sake of continuity on this great thing we’ve managed to keep vital for seven years.” Newton said that the decision to move on from the small community theatre was based on his personal life and a need for increased regularity, though it does not mean his life in movies is over. “I haven’t had a vacation since 2004,” he said. “So I need to take some time off to kind of regroup, but if I had my way and had my funding to do so, I would do nothing but help other communities seed projects like this. Whether by being hired to do so, or just giving cinema startup packages away to communities in need. I’d love to be able to do that.” Newton got his own start in movies during high school, working as a clerk at a Worcester video store he would later own., Starship Video on Park Ave. The store boasted 20,000 titles and for a while enjoyed strong customer support. “There was an area around the video store we called the blast radius, where no other video store life could take root,” he recalled. “We did well and ended up selling to one of the national chains, which has since gone out of business, as have all of them.” “It’s a similar situation to here,” Newton added. “I don’t have the energy to carry it on in the way that it needs to go. My life is a lot different now than it was when I started this and I need a job that is going to fit my life’s needs. I have a family now and the appeal of a 9-to-5 [job] is huge, and I’m working retail hours now, mostly nights. I don’t get to spend time with my family in the way that I need to.” After working at the video store in Worcester, Newton wrote full time for Worcester Magazine, while helping the city’s Bijou Theatre (now closed). Between the Bijou and Cape Ann Cinema, he is convinced the community theatre model can not only thrive, but can be a boon for communities across the country. “This concept will work anywhere, every community needs one,” Newton said. “A democratic model, where the community has access in the decision making of what to show, what to embrace, what to celebrate.” Those hoping to feed their love of movies and community may visit winthiscinema.wordpress.com for official contest guidelines. For more information about the cinema, visit capeanncinema.wordpress.com. “[Community cinema] turns a passive viewer into an active viewer,” said Newton. “When you take more stock into what it is you are spending your time watching, it’s a great tool for personal growth, it’s a great tool for community building. Getting people together, a bunch of strangers, in a room and creating the possibility that they won’t be strangers when they leave, that’s a powerful thing.”

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The oboe ringing out does a fantastic job of building suspense and the orchestra hits are thrilling when they come. Put simply, the symphony is intense. “This year I took an independent study class for music,” said Furcinitti. “Because I skipped the music class I was supposed to have last year to take a music theory class. So I did this study and I had to have a project. I love composing so, I asked if I could do a composition project that the orchestra could perform. I thought that was a great place to put this idea into action, because I hadn’t done anything with it before. I figured that was a good place to make this happen.” Burncoat High School’s orchestra, usually conducted by Deborah Cole, is outstanding. The orchestra’s other selections for the evening, “Flargin and Dingle” by Joseph Marais, Granada from Suite Espagnole, Op. 47 by Isaac Albeniz and Polka from “The Battered Bride” by F. Smetana and arranged by David Stone, were fantastic. These students are highly skilled musicians and function like a well oiled machine as a whole. Furcinitti was not always interested in classical music, but once it became a part of his life, he could not help but fall in love. “I wasn’t at all interested in it until probably two years ago, when I joined the string program at my school,” he said. “I think what gets you into classical music, is that once you start to understand what is going on, you begin to appreciate it. I hated classical music before, but once I started playing it and analyzing it, I fell in love with it. Playing it and getting to know it got me into it.” Furcinitti is a talented young man, proficient on a number of instruments that span the full width and breadth of the musical spectrum. Guitar, double bass, electric bass, piano are all instruments he is comfortable performing with, in addition to playing the violin, viola, cello, drums and saxophone. “I get great enjoyment out of listening and playing music,” said Furcinitti. “But music is also something you can turn to when you don’t have words to say or someone to talk to, you can play music. That’s what it is to me, it’s something to express myself when I don’t have the words to say, or when I don’t know what to do. I can turn to music and I know that it’s there.” Before he was interested in classical music, Furcinitti listened to a wide range of genres–as he continues to do now. While currently classical music is his chief love, he also spends his time listening to jazz, rock, metal and some rap. Interestingly, Furcinitti has used this as an edge when writing his symphony. “One thing my music teacher suggested when I first started composing – I would tend to listen to Mozart and try to write like him – she told me to try to include Mozart harmonies with that rock element of excitement and surprise,” he said. “When I first started writing, I would go really toward the rock side or the Mozart side. She said what is going to make it different is incorporating those two and make it different. With this symphony, I think you’ll hear different influences from Mozart and some rock themes going on.” Furcinitti graduates from Burncoat High school this year, taking his considerable talents along with him. Fear not, however, as he begins a music training internship directly after classes end and plans to go to college after that to continue pursuing his interest. “I absolutely plan on staying in music on a professional level,” he said. “It will probably be more music education, teaching music, and performing on the side as well.”

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I normally try to make this column a little bit funny. I might not always succeed, but that is generally my goal. All jokes aside, however, Central Mass took a hit with the loss of Sarah Ewing in Kelley Square on May 14. The loss rocked the local community and the hardcore punk scene has come together for a show at the Hotel Vernon to benefit her family. The show will take place Thursday, May 28 and all proceeds will be donated. The lineup is stellar, with Tinnitus, Cleansing Wave, Villain, Cinderblock, Truth Decay and Foxfires (full disclosure: my band), with more bands to be announced. For this wide range of bands to come together on such short notice is truly indicative of the family vibe in the scene. Rest in peace Sarah, and be good to each other out there. FILE PHOTO/STEVEN KING

THE BLADES AREN’T RUSTY: The Rusty Blades

Senior Hockey League held their benefit game for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life at the Buffone Skating Arena on Lake Ave. earlier this month, and it was an all around success. The game was great, the stands were packed and money was raised for a good cause. Paul “Dr. Hook” D’Amato from the classic movie “Slapshot,” was hanging loose and taking photos with fans. If you missed it, we can always hope they’ll do it again next year. Also, to whoever won the autographed, 2011 Stanley Cup Finals game-worn Tim Thomas jersey, congratulations. My entire raffle budget for the year has been depleted.

CALL OF THE WILD: Ah, the EcoTarium. I love

it, I really do. A bunch of friendly critters with a side of education, and from May 30-Sept. 6, it will be playing host to “Wild Music: Experience the Sounds and Songs of Life.” The exhibit seeks to show that nature is filled with its own sorts of musicians, like whales, bullfrogs, songbirds and insects. I hope to hear some spring peepers in there.

TREE FORTS ARE ART TOO: Maybe you read my article on Lisa Barthelson’s family debris art installation “Climbing Trees, Making Forts” a few weeks back, maybe you didn’t. That’s OK, I won’t be hurt that you passed over my byline. Regardless, Barthelson’s awesome exhibit runs through June 6 at the Sprinkler Factory, and you should not miss it. Sort of like a family clutter version of Andy Goldsworthy’s work. ROCK OF LOVE: Bret Michaels (pictured at right) may have originally been known for his vocal work in Poison and later for his role in the completely absurd VH1 show, “Rock of Love.” The show ran for three seasons, and I’ll go ahead and out myself, I watched the first. It was weird, but in the standards of “reality” television, I suppose it wasn’t that bad. Regardless, Michaels is headed

to Indian Ranch Sunday, May 31 for a benefit for the Barton Center for Diabetes Education, Inc. I won’t give him too hard of a time, as it’s for a good cause, but Michaels better deliver. I saw him at a Bamboozle Festival in New Jersey once, and frankly it was the worst. Every rose has its thorn, I guess. Additionally, the special guest for the evening is FireHouse, which my (much older) editor, Walter Bird Jr. tells me is awesome. I’ll take his word for it. FILE PHOTO/THE LANDMARK

THE SUMMER OF JAM:

On Saturday, June 13, Paxton will host its annual showcase for musicians. This has been going on yearly since 1985, the year after I was born, so I assume they have it pretty dialed in at this point. Local guitar legend Doug Moore is a big part of the jam. Grab a lawn chair/sketchy comforter and hang out in the grass. Eat some grub, jam some tunes, maybe sneak in some nips of vodka, who knows, see where the night takes you.

Doug Moore and his Time with My Kids band at the 2014 Paxton Summer Jam

IN THE DAWG HOUSE: Speaking of Doug Moore, word on the street (OK, maybe

not on the street, but editor Walter Bird says he heard a rumor) is that Big Dawg, once a staple on the Worcester music scene, could be gearing up for a reunion. We can only hope. If you were around the local music scene in the ’80s and ’90s, you remember Moore on the axe, Bruce Reed on lead vocals (and bongos), Bobby “Bones” Multedo on bass, Mike Mischitelli on keyboards and Johnny Riley on drums. So make some noise and let Big Dawg know you want back into the pound!

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THE END IS NIGH: The Worcester Chorus of Music performs its season finale concert Saturday, May 30 at the First Unitarian Church on Main Street. The program is set up to celebrate Memorial Day with works like “Testament of Freedom” by Randall Thompson, “Dona Nobis Pacem” by Vaughen Williams and “Songs of Love and War” by Moravec. I have never heard of any of these songs or people before, but I’m sure the chorus will knock it out of the park, and Moravec is a pretty badass name. I will be camping while this is happening, but if you aren’t, check ’er out.

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FINGER ON THE PULSE?: If you’ve

followed this column since its inception, you’ve probably noticed where my main interests lie. I tend to focus on hardcore punk shows, nature and armor for dogs. That won’t change, but some of the other content can. I like to think I have a finger on the pulse of the arts and entertainment scene, but if you disagree, by all means tell me what you’d like me to cover or send me upcoming events/spectacles I should be aware of. It can’t all fit in this humble little section of the magazine, but I can certainly try my best. Send all death threats/cranky badgering/press releases/photos of dogs to jlyford@worcestermagazine.com. You can also tweet me pictures of puppies or different varieties of cheddar cheese @Joshachusetts. The squeaky wheel gets the grease people. M AY 2 1 , 2 0 1 5 • W O R C E S T E R M A G A Z I N E . C O M

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At the start of 2015, The Urban Kitchen + Bar opened in the expansive space formerly occupied by Coral Seafood. The sweeping light fixtures that used to grace the room have been replaced by lurid red chandeliers that offset a bold, graffitiinspired mural splashed across the large wall above the bar area. Hovering over the bar itself is a large projection screen showing vintage black-and-white films, fortunately without sound. The high ceiling and windows create an airy, spacious feel, and the partially open kitchen nicely connects the front and back of the house.

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Under the same ownership as Coral Seafood, but featuring a new chef with an impressive pedigree, The Urban brought a decidedly urbane touch to Shrewsbury Street, with creative, sophisticated dishes and a flexible menu format that invited diners to share. Immediately, it was among Worcester’s finer restaurants — but perhaps not as successful as hoped, because the menu and format had changed considerably by late April. This review, then, is a tale of two rather different restaurants, based on three visits to “early Urban” and two to “recent Urban.” At times, it has been extraordinary, and at other times one wonders just what happened. “Early Urban” offered a nice assortment of appetizers and small plates. Fritto misto paired perfectly tender fried calamari, sweet rock shrimp, onion, and sweet potato with a piquillo aioli. Light and crisp, it was a treat. Grilled octopus, which can be chewy if not carefully prepared, was nicely textured and matched with a chorizo potato hash and orange zest – a successful combination. Salsify added an unusual twist to an

otherwise classic New England clam chowder. The kitchen really showed its stuff with a quartet of house-made pasta dishes, available in half or full portions. Black pepper tagliatelle were presented in an artful tumble, tossed with a remarkable cauliflower alfredo sauce. The deep flavors of the roasted cauliflower bits took a heavy classic and made it new: lighter, but still deeply satisfying, with a pangrattato of garlicky breadcrumbs providing just enough crunch. Even more luscious were butternut squash gnocchi in an unctuous lamb ragù with rosemary and shaved pecorino – the

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the pecorino provided a nicely salty edge, the lemon made the dish sing. The new Urban features a more conventional format — larger portions, fewer small plates, and generally less creative fare. The pastas, alas, are no more. The Urban can still be very good — seared scallops are perfectly prepared, served over creamy quinoa with crunchy bits of cauliflower and a bright red pepper coulis. But it can be uninteresting – a large kale salad arrives underdressed, the candied walnuts nowhere to be found, slivers of fennel and green apple unable to motivate the diner through, well, too much raw kale. Polenta fries are an intriguing starter — creamy inside, with a nice crust — but napped with pork ragù that is oddly sweet and tasting of wine, topped with scant slivers of mozzarella when a sharper cheese is called for. A large pork chop sports a bronze exterior and yields a few wonderfully crispy, fatty bites, but it is mostly large and plain, unassisted by the astringent saltiness of an over-reduced mustard-honey sauce. A bed of polenta has nice texture, but again, not a lot of interest. And while arctic char is still on the menu, this time with a tart and zippy tomatillo sauce, the splendid lentils have

krave been replaced with some very uninspired roasted potatoes. From a short dessert list, the winner is a cool and comforting chocolate panna cotta sided with mascarpone. A poached pear with whipped ricotta also makes for a pleasant ending. The Urban has a solid bar program – a good selection of local craft beers on tap is complemented by a reasonably-priced array of interesting wines, mostly from California and Oregon, and a creative cocktail list. “Chandeliers” is a nicely-balanced blend of rye and cherry purée that matches the light fixtures perfectly, and the “Woosta Sour” has nice lemony tartness to offset the bourbon and maple sweetness. Service is uniformly excellent at The Urban – the greeting is genuine, the servers attentive and knowledgeable. Prices are on the high side for Worcester – with appetizers around $10 and main courses in the mid to upper $20s, a meal for two with a bottle of wine can easily run over $100. It is clear from earlier visits that Chef Jacob Bowser has the skills and imagination to produce exceptional food that could make The Urban Kitchen + Bar a special-occasion destination.

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“Max Max: Fury Road” reboots the action franchise with something old (director George Miller, director of the previous Max movies), something new (Tom Hardy, replacing Mel Gibson as Max), something borrowed (the high-octane chase sequences of “The Road Warrior”) and something blown up (everything). Wisely, Miller has abandoned the notion of retelling the Max Rockatansky origin story so memorably chronicled in 1979’s “Mad Max.” Instead, after a brief prologue explaining that our nuclear-ravaged planet has been left with limited gas and water, he gets right to it, introducing us to silent, solitary Max, whom we first see gobbling an unfortunate gecko that has wandered into view. Max is soon captured, imprisoned and tortured by a group of chalk-skinned, raccoon-eyed aboriginals known as “war boys,” who transfuse Max’s blood into an ailing member of their tribe, Nux (Nicholas Hoult). Max will break free in spectacular fashion and enter into a grudging alliance with the grease-smeared, buzz-cut Imperator Furiosa (Charlize Theron), who has smuggled five young women, known as “breeders,” inside a tanker away from the cultish figurehead of the war boys, Immortan Joe (Hugh KeaysByrne). Furiosa wants to pilot the tanker across the desert to the “green place,” her childhood home that, given the planet’s sandblasted state, is either an oasis or a mirage. That’s about it for plot. “Mad Max: Fury Road” dumps its three predecessors into a blender with a handful of steroids and hits the puree button. This movie remains at full churn for nearly every second of its twohour running time; even the “quiet” scenes bristle in ways that shoot off the characters like lightning bolts in a twister. Miller’s vow to film the chase sequences with real stunt people rather than a heavy dose of CGI pays huge dividends; somehow, the violence feels more savage (though relatively bloodless), the stakes more urgent, than if the scenes had been created with a mouse. I’ll take human participation over software any day. The visuals are truly astounding. As Max and Furiosa speed across the sand, they are pursued by savage armies driving vehicles welded together from classic cars (could have sworn I saw my old Dodge Dart being piloted

by a war boy) or inspired by children’s nightmares (spiky trucks that look like fever-dream porcupines). Men atop swaying poles affixed to souped-up dune buggies lob grenades, or themselves, onto the tanker. Not only does no one brake, they rarely ease off the gas. Vehicle repairs are performed at full throttle while fending off attackers wielding guns, bows and chainsaws.

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Celebrating Women: An Evening with Rita Moreno. This is a benefit event for House of Peace & Education, Inc. (HOPE) featuring Rita Moreno, Oscar, Emmy, Tony, and Grammy winning performer. Opening act is by Boston’s Divas With A Twist, 5 powerhouse female vocalists backed by Grammy-nominated musicians. Additionally, 5 outstanding local women with be presented with awards including Professor Gail Steele, Director of Theatre at the Mount, Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner; and four HOPE volunteers from Community Resources for Justice. Tickets, available in advance only, include cocktail hour with cash bar, dinner, awards, and performances. $75. 5:30-9 p.m. Great Wolf Lodge New England Water Resort, 150 Great Wolf Drive, Fitchburg. 978-632-0400 or hopegardner.org Cheap Eats. Tuesday is Cheap Eats at Beatniks. $2 Burgers, $1 Dogs 7 p.m.-noon Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Cedar Roots. 8 p.m.-midnight Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Scott Babineau. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. Thirsty Thursday Open Mic Night @ Dark Horse Tavern with Mark & Wibble. Join us down at the Dark Horse & bring your guitars, banjos, mandolins, trumpets & xylophones & let’s have some fun. Showcasing real live local music & talent! To RSVP a time slot in advance please send your name/time slot you’d like and e-mail Come on, admit it. Deep, deep down in places you don’t like to talk about, you like WWE wrestling, you want WWE wrestling, you need WWE wrestling? Get over to the DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester, Saturday, May 23 for the return of WWE wrestling after an almost two-year absence. Catch John Cena and Rusev in a steel cage match for the United States Championship. Watch Dean Ambrose square off against the Demon/Corporate Kane. And don’t miss Oxford native Damien Mizdow! (See our interview with him in this issue). Tickets can be had for $100 ringside, $70, $55, $35, $25 and $15. Call 800-745-3000 or visit ticketmaster.com. For more information,

(optional) to darkhorseopenmic@yahoo.com. To all other players that want to come up to jam and don’t want to RSVP, there will be a sign-up sheet so you get to play your tunes accordingly, so don’t fret (no pun intended). Here are the times: 8 8:30 9 9:30 10 10:30. Free. 8-11 p.m. Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-764-1100 or find them on Facebook. Audio Wasabi - Hosted by Brian Chaffee. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. DJ/Karaoke with DJ Curtis *Dancing*. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. Grade “A” Fancy Third Thirsty Thursday At Nick’s. Start your weekend off right with us at Nick’s on Millbury Street. “Special Guests”? We got ‘em! Good food and drink as well. Always a good time! 9-11:59 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030 or find them on Facebook. Man Vs MaShane, their next-to-last show on Thursdays. EDM, Pop, Hip Hop, Dance! $5. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook. The Cranks. 21+ 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508799-0629. College Night w DJ Xkaliber. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263.

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St. 508-926-8353. The Babe Pino Band - Blues *Dancing*. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022.

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Open Mic. Open to musicians, poets, comedians or anyone with a talent! Hosted by Stephen Wright. 6-9 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com Auntie Trainwreck. Take the short ride to Clinton to experience the Simple Man, a great music venue with delicious pub style food and great beers on tap. We’ll be playing Classic Rock, Blues, Alt Rock and Party favorites all night long, and maybe some brand new songs you have not heard from us before. Help us show the Simple Man and its patrons what another great night with Auntie Trainwreck is all about, and let’s help Clinton decide who their favorite Auntie is! Who’s coming? 21+, No cover! 8-11:30 p.m. Simple Man Saloon, 119 High St., Clinton. 978365-1949 or find them on Facebook. Dan Kirouac - solo/acoustic. dankirouac.com. Free. 8-11 p.m. Dunnys Tavern, 291 East Main St., East Brookfield, MA, East Brookfield. Find them on Facebook. The Dinosaurs Return ! Rising up from the musical Tarpits is everyone’s favorite 60’s and 70’s band, The Dinosaurs ! Join us for a slice of time re-living our misspent youth in the age of innocence. Cheap beer and an early showtime rounds out the experience. 8-11:30 p.m. Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. The Noise Floor presents: This Is Gonna Rule- Seven Bucks - Seven Band Punk Show. Worm, The Hideout, Charlie Don’t Surf, Reverser, Hashgrinder, Fast Times & The Money$ $7. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook. American Sin. Rock, Pop, Dance 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-439-9314. Cara Brindisi - Acoustic Rock. 9 p.m.-midnight Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. Chromatropic, Dark City Agent. 21 plus 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Road Owls. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Shadow Eden, Strato Spheerius, Circuline, Joe Stumps Black Knight Castle, and The Ben Levin Group! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Town Meeting. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051. DJ (21+). N/A. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. Worcester Jazz Collective @ Sahara. Worcester Jazz Collective plays Sahara Restaurant every 4th Saturday! Deconstructed standards and originals. Free. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181 or worcesterjazzcollective.com

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Dale LePage Trio singing Standards. 4-7 p.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. Jim’s Sunday Blues Jam. Every week, Jim Perry hosts the best blues jam around, and brings in very special guest performers. No cover. 6-10 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. 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. 6-9 p.m. Plaza Azteca, 539 Lincoln St. Funky Jazz Jam Sundays. 21 plus First, and Third Sundays! More info on Facebook. Free. 7-11 p.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Worcester Jazz Collective @ Electric Haze. Worcester Jazz Collective plays Electric Haze every 2nd Sunday! Deconstructed standards and originals. Free. 8-11 p.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629 or worcesterjazzcollective.com

The Flock Of A**Holes Annual Memorial Day Eve Bash at the Lucky Dog. Text “getflock” to 444999 and receive more updates. The Flock plays all night long! $7. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook.

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Blue Mondays. Guitarist/Singer Nate Flecha plays the blues every Monday. Free. 7-9 p.m. Starlite, 37 Hamilton St., Southbridge. 772-4028777 or find them on Facebook. Open Mic/Open Decks. Sign up is at 7pm for half hour or less slots. Use our PA system, Mics, controller and sound tech. Anything is welcome! 21plus free. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Monday - Ladies Night! 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Monday night hang with our new DJ, DeeJayDee Smilesz and our bar-hump with a lump Alfredo. Our new DJ just moved here from NYC and can’t wait to play for you. Free. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook. Blue Mondays - Live Blues. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

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Cheap Eats. Tuesday is Cheap Eats at Beatniks. $2 Burgers, $1 Dogs 7 p.m.-noon Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Vertigo Trivia Game Show – Free to Enter. This is not your typical pub trivia! An eight round interactive team event, complete with visual, audio, and other specialty rounds that are anything but boring! Prizes for the top finishers, and fun for all who participate. Teams will have a blast facing topics ranging from all areas of the knowledge spectrum! Visit and ‘like’ the Facebook page listed below for a free answer the day of the event. Teams can have up to six players, so grab your friends or family and come out for a night of fun competition and great food! Free. 7-9 p.m. Vintage Grille, 346 Shrewsbury St. 508-7520558 or vertigotrivia.com 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. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508853-1350 or find them on Facebook. C.U.Next Tuesday! Tunes in the Diner with DJ Poke Smot and Special Guests every Tuesday Night! No cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Every Tuesday: Jon Bonner and Boogie Chillin’. 9 p.m.midnight Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Hip Hop Tuesdays. Every Tuesday is different! Check our Facebook page, under events for more details! $5-$15. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Nemes, Miniature Philosopher, Edison. 21 plus 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629.

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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. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-393-4405 or find them on Facebook. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 8 p.m.-midnight Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-764-1100. Ladies Night. Wednesday is Ladies Night at Beatniks. A perfect place to meet up with your family, friends, co-workers or whoever. Food and drink specials every Wednesday. Booths, lounge area, patio and plenty of

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It could be worth a drive out to Natick, even if you’re not a history buff, as the world reflects on the 75th anniversary of Hitler’s attack on France. The Museum of World War II, 8 Mercer Road, Natick, has opened an exhibit titled “The Day the World Change.” The exhibit runs through Tuesday, June 16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn about the “day of retribution” against France on May 10, 1940, which was also the same day Winston Churchill launched himself in the Battle For France. See artifacts from Hitler’s attack on Belgium, Holland and France as well as Churchill’s letters and broadsides of his speeches, and much more. Among the highlight: original German invasion maps, photographs taken by German soldiers and various artifacts of Churchill’s, including his cigar case. There is a minimum contribution of $25. For more information, visit museumofworldwarii.com or email museumofworldwarii@yahoo.com.

free parking. 8 p.m.-midnight Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Dan Hogan Acoustic Rock. 8:30-11:30 p.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. Dominos and other games at the bar. It’s tons of fun! Free. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or dominoesrules.org Brocas Area. 21 plus 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Opera on Tap presents: Maids of Dishonor. $10 Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Sean Ryan on Acoustic. 9 p.m.-midnight Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022.

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ArtsWorcester, “Agglomeration” by Megan McNaught and Luke Buffenmyer, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through June 30; “Random Payoffs” by Bob O’Donnell, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through July 8; “The Sixteenth ArtsWorcester Biennial”, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through May 30. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Fre. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org. Booklovers’ Gourmet, “A Bit of This, a Bit of That”, drawings, paintings and mixed media by Tim Oliver, Through May 30. 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. 508949-6232 or er3.com 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, Senior Concentration Seminar Exhibition 2015: X, Mondays,

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through May 22. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross.edu Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 or danforthmuseum.org EcoTarium, Preschool and Toddler Wednesdays, Wednesdays, through Dec. 16. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $14.00 adults; $8.00 for children ages 2-18, $10 college students with IDs & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special programs. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-midnight Wednesday, closed Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove St., Fitchburg. 978-345-1157 or fitchburghistory. fsc.edu. Fitchburg State University: Hammond Hall, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. fitchburgstate.edu Gallery of African Art, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Donations accepted. 62 High St., Clinton. 978-265-4345 or 978-598-5000x12 or galleryofafricanart.org Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org Museum of Russian Icons, Byzantium to Russia, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sept. 12. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 11-3 a.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 11-3 a.m. Friday, 9-3 a.m. Saturday. Admission: Adults

$10; Seniors (59 +), $7; Students, $5; Children 3-17, $5; Children <3, free. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000 or 978-598-5000x17 or museumofrussianicons.org Old Sturbridge Village, Kindred Spirits: A.B. Wells, Malcolm Watkins, and the Origins of Old Sturbridge Village, Through Jan. 15, 2016. Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Children under 3 free. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-347-3362 or osv.org Park Hill Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday Friday, closed Saturday. 387 Park Ave. 774-696-0909. Post Road Art Center, Call to Artists: Themed Exhibit- “Budding Artists” 2015 , Thursday - Thursday. Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. 508485-2580 or postroadartcenter.com

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Preservation Worcester, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 10 Cedar St. 508-754-8760 or preservationworcester.org Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & Humanities, the Arts Center, Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-346-3341 or qvcah.org Salisbury Mansion, Hours: closed Sunday - Wednesday, 1-8:30 p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 40 Highland St. 508-7538278 or worcesterhistory.org Sprinkler Factory, Admission: free. 38 Harlow St. sprinklerfactory.com

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Taproot Bookstore, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 1200 West Boylston St. 508853-5083 or TaprootBookstore.com Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Art of the Heirloom: Hudson Valley Seed Library Exhibit , Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through May 31; Library Exhibit: Women in Horticulture Hall, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, through June 30. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12 Adults, $9 Seniors & $7 Youth, free to Members & Children. 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org Worcester Art Museum, Africa’s Children of Arms, Through Sept. 20; Art Since the Mid-20th Century, Through Dec. 31; Master Series Event: Yoshitoshi Flute Concert, Thursday; Nagasawa Rosetsu, Bamboo, Through Aug. 9; Samurai: Japanese myth and tradition in the contemporary imagination, Through Sept. 6; Uncanny Japan: The Art of Yoshitoshi, Through May 24; Tour of the Month: Samurai - Knights of the East, Saturday; Zip Tour: Alice Neel: Julie and Aristotle, Saturday; Knight’s Tale, Sunday; Sunday Public Tour, Sundays, through May 31; Art Cart!, Wednesdays, through June 24. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free for members, $14 adults, $12 seniors, free for youth 17 and under. Free for all first Saturdays of each month, 10am-noon. 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 or worcesterart.org Worcester Center for Crafts, I’ll Be Your Mirror, Through May 30. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 25

Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org Worcester Historical Museum, Alden Family Gallery, Through Dec. 31; In Their Shirtsleeves, Through Dec. 31; Stories They Tell, Through Dec. 31; The Sky Is Not The Limit - 80 years anniversary of David Clark Company, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sept. 12. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 30 Elm St. 508-753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org

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The Sonic Voyage Fest. Sonic Voyage is a new, traveling progressive rock festival featuring three incredible bands: Circuline, and Shadow Eden & Stratospheerius. All three bands have joined forces to create a night of music that dazzles with virtuosity, ignites the senses, and pushes boundaries. The premiere Sonic Voyage takes place in New England this Memorial Day Weekend with modern rock bands Circuline, Shadow Eden and Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius performing. Other bands on the bill are Ben Levin Group and Joe Stump’s Black Knight Castle. $10. 7-11 p.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543 or sonicvoyagefest.com

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Wool Days at Old Sturbridge Village. Discover how New Englanders reared sheep for their wool in the 1830s at Old Sturbridge Village’s annual sheep shearing festival - Wool Days - on Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-25.There will be at least 18 sheep and 20 spring lambs in the Village. Throughout the weekend, farmers perform sheep shearing, while experts show off the sheep herding skills of border

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collies. The Village’s costumed interpreters demonstrate the entire wool textile process - from scouring and dyeing the wool with natural colorings, to spinning, knitting and weaving. Guests may try their own hand at carding (brushing and de-tangling) the wool, and meet other four-legged creatures like alpacas and llamas that are also raised for their wool. Visitors can go on a garden tour to learn more about the plants used to produce these natural colors. Costumed historians demonstrate spinning and weaving to show how early residents used wool to make household clothing and textiles. For times and details of all activities during Wool Days, May 23-25, call 800-733-1830 or visit www.osv.org. $24 Adults, $22 seniors (55+), $10 youth (3-17), children 2 & under free. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or osv.org

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Shrewsbury Memorial Day Parade & Services. Shrewsbury Memorial Day parade. Starts at 9:30 am from the Municipal Office Building at 100 Maple Ave, to Town Common on Route 140. At the War Memorial in front of the Library the Memorial Day address will be given. The parade will then continue on Route 140 to Mountain View Cemetery for a wreath laying ceremony. All Veterans and Active Military personnel are welcome to march in the parade. Parade forms at 9:00 am at the Municipal Office Building. Free. 9:30-11 a.m. Shrewsbury, MA Town Common, Main St and Boylston St., Shrewsbury.

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Sunday Night Cinemageddon! Movies Shown Every Sunday Night in the Diner! - Sundays, Sunday, May 13 Thursday, December 31. Facebook: Ralphs Diner. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. Call 508-753-9543. StageTime Comedy Club - Saturdays, Saturday, April 11 Saturday, April 29. Great comedians from Boston, New York, LA and beyond! Every Saturday at 9:30PM. Just $10. $10. 9:30-11 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. Call 508-926-8353 or visit stagetimecomedyclub.com Lucky Stiff - Fridays, Saturdays, Friday, May 15 - Saturday, May 23. Sundays, Sunday, May 17 - Sunday, May 24. A musical by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty $18 Regular, $15 Student/Senior. Saturdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sundays, 2-4 p.m. Calliope Productions Inc, 150 Main St., Boylston. Call 508-869-6887 or visit calliopeproductions.org “‘Mild Melodious Maze’: Songs and Instrumental Music from Early America (1770-1830)” With Anne D. M. Harley, voice, Olav Chris Henriksen, guitar, and Na’ama

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Going Native: Low Maintenance Trees and Shrubs with Betty Sanders. Betty Sanders will discuss how you can incorporate native trees and shrubs into your yard or garden. Bettty Sanders is a Lifetime Master Gardener with the Massachusetts Master Gardener Association. She is also a nationally accredited flower show judge and has studied gardening everywhere from Arnold Arboretum to the New York Botanical Garden and the New England Wildflower Society. She is a scientist with a degree in Chemistry from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Betty has lectured at the New England Spring Flower Show, the Boston Flower & Garden Show, the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, the Boston Public Library, Tower Hill Botanical Garden and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, as well as at numerous garden clubs, civic organizations and corporations. Free. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jacob Edwards Library, Reading Room, 236 Main St., Southbridge. 508-764-5426 or engagedpatrons.or If you’re going to be around Sturbridge this year, pay a visit to Old Sturbridge Village for its exhibit, “Kindred Spirits: A.B. Wells, Malcolm Watkins and the Origins of Old Sturbridge Village.” Learn about Wells’ collaboration with young antiques expert Watkins, the museum’s first curator. The exhibit runs through Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $24 for adults, $22 for seniors, $10 for youths 3-17. Children 2 and under are free. For more information, visit osv.org, email marketing@osv.org or call 800-733-1830. Lion, flute - Thursday, May 21. This musical program performed on period instruments celebrates some of the over 70,000 musical scores in the Society’s collections of American music. Come hear the heroic spirit in music from the first years of the American nation, the political songs of the Early Republic, shape note and Shaker tunes, popular hits from imported English stage shows, and the strains of the first art music composed on American soil. Free. 7-8:30 p.m. American Antiquarian Society, 185 Salisbury St. Call 508-755-5221 or visit americanantiquarian.org

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WCAC & WBDC 50th Anniversary Celebration. Please join us as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Worcester Business Development Corporation and Worcester Community Action Council, Inc. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar 5-6 p.m. Program 6-7:30 p.m. featuring Governor Charlie Baker as keynote speaker with special guest Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, with acknowledgement of 2015 Bowditch Economic Development Award Winner Congressman James McGovern, SBA Award Winner Classic Envelope, and Community Action Heroes National Grid and Mirick O’Connell. $50 per person. 5-7:30 p.m. Worcester City Hall Plaza, 455 Main St. 508-755-5734, ext. 114 or events.r20.constantcontact.com

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Marylou Hannon presents Art Matters: “Animals in Art: Our Pets.” Marylou Hannon presents Art Matters. This month’s topic is “Animals in Art: Our Pets.” Join us for a journey around the world and throughout history, with art, to see and appreciate how connected we are, and how well we understand our relationships with our many pets. Free. 2-3 p.m. Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community: Birches Auditorium, 65 Briarwood Circle.

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National Senior Health and Fitness Day -Guest speaker Rob Schreiber, M.D. Medical Director. Guest speaker Rob Schreiber, M.D. Medical Director of Evidence based Programs at Hebrew Senior Life Harvard Medical School and Medical Director of the Healthy Living Center of Excellence, will speak on “Living Your Best Possible Life as a Mindful Self-Manager.” Dr. Schreiber serves on the faculty at Harvard Medical School, and is a Senior Leader of the Practice Change Leaders Program which mentors physicians, nurses and social workers improve the care of older adults in their health systems. Free. 1-2 p.m. Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community: Birches Auditorium, 65 Briarwood Circle.

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Barnes & Noble 4th Saturday Poetry Open Mic. Tonight between Mother’s Day and Memorial Day we welcome the host and founder of the Street Beat Poetry Thursday venue, award-winning poet and autobiographical prose writer Anne Marie Lucci wearing her hat as a feature instead of a host. Lucci has performed her poetry with song throughout venues in Central Massachusetts for decades now. She has judged the Worcester Magazine Poetry Contest three times over the years. A longtime member of Jim Beschta’s Tuesday Writers Workshop, she credits having a deadline for most of her work. She won 2nd Prize

and an Hononorable Mention in the 2010 and 2008 WCPA Annual Poetry Contests, respectively. She took 3rd Prize in the Worcester Art Museum Writer’s Contest in 2013. A longtime Publicist for the WCPA, she has attempted to put poetry in the news every day, not just in April. Open mic precedes the feature poet so please bring your work to share. Group usually heads over to the in store café after the reading. Hosted by Carle Johnson. Free and open to the public. 7-9 p.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers - MA/Worcester, in the stacks, 541 D Lincoln St. 508-8536994 or worcestercountypoetry.org

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Karen Sharpe Featured Poet. Karen Sharpe, of Sterling, is the featured poet for the Thirsty Lab’s May 26 poetry reading. Karen’s work is forthcoming or has appeared in Columbia Journal of Arts & Literature: Catch & Release, Canary: The Journal of the Environmental Crisis, Silkworm, The Worcester Review, among others. She is a past first place winner of the Worcester Review annual poetry contest, judged by Hugh Ogden. Free. 7-9 p.m. The Thirsty Lab, 206 Worcester Road, Princeton. 978-4646-0600.

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Day Camp Counselors needed Applicant must have experience working with children and be college age. Applicant must be available Monday-Friday June 22nd-August 14th 8:45am-4:15pm. Send resume to mcatlin@worcesterjcc.org or contact Megan at 508-756-7109 X238

Worcester Memorial Park Paxton. Garden of the Cross. Beautiful location. 1-4 nicely located burial plots. Plots adjacent to each other. Would provide a lovely resting place for your loved one. $2500.00 each (original price $4800.00 ea). Cathy 203-315-9291

Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, 4 beautifully situated burial plots in The Garden of the Cross. $2200.00 each (current value $5200.00 ea) 508-886-4449

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Our customers are local businesses, schools and organizations that want t get their message out. Ideal person to w wi willll be a self-starter, highly organized, p pr offes s professional, and work well in a team en viro iro onm environment. Previous experience a plus. Must have reliable transportation with ability to haul ladders and tools.

Day Camp Art and Music Specialists needed Summer Day Camp. Applicant must have experience in either Art or Music. Must have experience working with school age children and be able to plan Art or Music lessons to follow our weekly themes. Applicant must be available Monday-Friday June 22nd-August 14th Hours TBD. Send resume to mcatlin@worcesterjcc.org or contact Megan at 508-756-7109 X238

Building Commissioner Town of Sterling The Town of Sterling is seeking a qualified part-time Building Commissioner. The position is for 25 hours per week, and includes benefits and a competitive wage. Duties include reviewing building plans, conducting inspections and enforcing zoning regulation. Requires certification as a Local Building Inspector and the ability to achieve certification as a Building Commissioner within one year. Review of applications will begin on 5/29/ 15. Anticipated start date is 7/ 1/15. Apply to: Town Administrator, 1 Park Street, Sterling MA 01564 or Mszlosek@sterling-ma.gov AA/EOE

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If you feel this is a fit for you, email your resume to Mike Wood at: mike@signaramaworcester.com

Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, Ma. Lot Number 297-B Space 1 and 2, Garden Of Valor Section. Current value is $8,400.00 including 2 concrete burial vaults. $4,000.00 or B/O 508-375-0080

Worcester 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. 2 Lots in the Garden of Faith. $2500.00 for both. Near the feature. Mary 508-886-4334. Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, MA. Heritage II, Lots 665 1&2 w/vaults. No reasonable offer refused. Call 508 -852-1690 or 774-454-0259 Worc. County Memorial Park Paxton. Garden of Faith, 2 plots, Section #347-A 1&2. Worth $3,900.00 for both. Asking $1,500.00 total for both. 508-882-3421 or 909-7140064

FOR SALE Samsung 55" TV w/ nice stand. Best offer. Great for lvg rm or basement. Exc. cond. $300 508-797-6068* John Deere 318 Garden Tractor 18HP, 48" MWR Deck, PWR STRG, Hydro Trans, PWR Lift $2000.00 Oakham 508-882-3963* 7 1/2" Planer/molder with sturdy table 2 H.P. motor uses 220vt. Will take 14.5" board. $250.00 or B.O. Call 508-8864086 ITEMS UNDER $2,015 Handmade wooden cradle for baby. $75.00 or best offer. 978840-2758 Air Conditioner Daikin 115v. 8300 BTU. 27 1/4"W x 17 1/4"H x 22"D. Compressor is super quiet. $30 978-534-0711 Walnut bookcase, 4 feet high, 2 feet wide, Solidly built, all wood. Perfect for studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s room. $30. 508-425-1150

Who said nothing in life is free? Run your four line ad for FREE for two weeks and then you have to the option to run your ad until it sells for $20! Or you may run your ad from the beginning until it sells for $20 (no refund if the item sells within the two weeks) $2015 FOR FREE! SUBMIT ITEMS UNDER $2014 Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all you need to do! 3 ways to submit... 1. Mail completed form to Central Mass Classifieds, P.O. Box 546, Holden, MA 01520 2. OR FAX the completed form to 508-829-0670 3. OR Email the info with name/address/phone number to sales@centralmassclass.com

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Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton MA 2 lots in Heritage II w/vaults. $2,500.00 for both. Call Rick at 508-450-7470

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Elliptical Nordic Track Trainer CS925 Clean. Ex. cond. $400.00 508-756-1315

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

Kirby Vacuum Micron Hepa filtration 2000GB Box w/attachments. 5 bags. $200 or B/O 508451-6513

Temple Stuart Dining Room Maple table 4 chairs, buffet hutch, tea cart, dry sink. $600 or B/O 508-886-8803 Rolling walker, push wheelchair portable toilet. All $120.00 508-829-3577 FURNITURE

NEW QUEEN pillow top mattress set - $149

New in plastic, Can deliver Call Luke 774-823-6692

Henredon 7 pc Ebony BR Set King bed & mirrored oval backboard. 2 end tables, 9 drwr dresser w/oval detached wall mirror, mens wardrobe & 3 drwrs. Orig. $15,000. Asking $5,000.00, but all offers considered. Must sell. 508-7910770*

YARD SALES & FLEA MARKETS 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. Dealers welcome - $15.00 per table, set up at 7:00 a.m.

YARD SALES & FLEA MARKETS GRAFTON-17 Carroll Rd. Saturday, May 23rd, 8am-5pm. Estate Sale. Rain or shine. HOLDEN 500 Wachusett St. Saturday, May 23 from 9-4p.m. NORTH BROOKFIELD TOWN WIDE YARDSALE Saturday May 23rd 8AM-3PM Rain or Shine Maps will be sold in front of the Town House 185 Main Street beginning at 7:00AM Girl Scout Troop 11165 Yard/ Bake Sale Monday May 25th from 8am to 1pm at the First Baptist Church in Holden. Come see us before or after the parade for great treasures and treats! For more information contact Julie at registrar@holdengirlscouts.org

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RUTLAND CENTER 2BDRM Recent paint, offst. prkg Modern kitch & BA $825 4BDRM 1800+ sq.ft. Good sized rms, tons of storage. Recent paint, flooring, kitch & BA. $1150 Refs req’d, no pets. Call 978-257-0202

2004 Jeep Liberty 4 X 4 Polar green in color. Loaded with extras! 49,000 miles $9,500 or best offer. Call: 774-823-0466 $9,500

TUTORING SERVICE Mass Academy at WPI graduate who will be attending Cornell in the fall. I can teach any field of study (also AP). 508-829-5230

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PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail) O most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity, O Star of the Sea, help me and show me where you are my mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity, (make request). There are none that can withstand your power, O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and you must publish it and your request will be granted to you. JMC

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HOLDEN-Jefferson area. 1BD Deck, heated porch. Heat & hot water. $900/m 1st & sec. Call 508-829-2180 or 508-8260080 Rutland 2 Bedroom Condo Second Floor, new stove & refrig. Walk-in closet. Balcony. No pets. No smoking. Water incl’d. $900/m + utils. First security. Available June 1st. 773-364-1627 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Holden Commercial Space for Lease 1200 sq ft of space. Excellent visibility with Main St location and signage. Plenty of parking. Looking for $1500/ mo. w/heat & lights included. Bright, clean & new. Call Patrick at 508-829-0044 8am4:30pm.

VACATION PROPERTY FOR RENT Florida 5 star Condo next to Disney World Avail. March. Full kitchen, 4 heated pools, sleeps 4. $900/w Call Pete in Oakham 407-375-3917

AUTO/TRUCK 1994 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 5.2 V8 Auto, 142K Miles. Regular cab. Black. Cap, hitch. Good shape. $3975.00 978-422-8084 1992 GMC Pickup Custom new tires, 366 motor, gas automatic, no rust. Harley black & orange. Asking $7,500 or B/O Call 508-768-8505 Jon 2000 Ford F150 Flareside Pickup Showroom condition inside and out. 100K miles. All power, needs nothing. $7000.00 Call 978-466-6043 AUTO/VAN 2008 Ford E250 Extended Van 3dr, A-T/AC, Power package. Roof racks. Int. shelving, tow package, 6 rims, 8 tires in good cond. Exc. overall cond. 57K miles. $14,999.00 508-829-2907

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

AUTOMOTIVE AUTO/MOTORCYCLE 1999 Road King Under 8,000 miles. Too many extras to list. Always stored in room temperature. $14,000.00 978-4645525 or 781-879-8275 cell 2004 Yamaha V Star Classic Cruiser 1100CC, 3,955 miles. $3000.00 or B/O 978-425-0084 2008 Honda Metropolitan Scooter Black and gray. Mint cond. 469 miles. Asking $1650.00. Includes helmet. 207-289-9362 OR 207-450-1492.

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1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 Performance Coupe. 25K miles. 2 tops. LT5, 375HP. 6SPD, ZF Manual trans. Fully optioned. Fair weather only, always stored. $21,000.00 978-422-6624

2005 Mercury Grand Marquis One owner, bought new Oct. 2005. Exc. cond. White ext, light gray int. 100K mostly highway miles. $5,500.00 indagt_raoul@hotmail.com 978 -502-8031

2002 Chevrolet Corvette 39,000 miles Red with black interior. Car is in excellent condition! $27,900 or best offer. Call: 774-823-0466.

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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

2009 Mazda CX-7 Blackcherry with gray & black interior. 48,000 miles $10,500. 774823-0466

1930 Ford Model A Huckster 22 Woodland Rd. Holden, MA 508-829-2282 1988 MercedesBenz 300 SEL 6 cylinder gas. Very good cond. Runs exc. $3200.00 195k miles. Located in Sutton, MA 774-287-0777

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

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Kayak Perception Sole Includes many accessories. $700.00 978-424-6315 *

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

37â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tip Out Trailer w/ attached 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; sunroom. With patio furniture. $5,500 Located on Lake Manchaug. See Craigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List for pics. Russ 508-769-0811

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

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

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Girl Scout Troop 11165 Yard/ Bake Sale Monday May 25th from 8am to 1pm at the First Baptist Church in Holden. Come see us before or after the parade for great treasures and treats! For more information contact Julie at registrar@holdengirlscouts.org

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. Dealers welcome - $15.00 per table, set up at 7:00 a.m.

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www.centralmassclass.com LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 508-831-2200 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. WO15P1467EA Estate of: M. Joyce Smith Also known as: Mary J Smith Date of Death: 03/22/2015 To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by: Deborah A Carlow of Millbury MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order of testacy and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. And also requesting that: Deborah A Carlow of Millbury MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond. You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on 06/09/2015. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. The estate is being administered under formal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but recipients are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court. Date: May 12, 2015 Stephanie K. Fattman, Register of Probate 05/21/2015 MS TOWN OF SUTTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF HEALTH The Board of Health in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 111, Section 31, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 7:00 PM at the Sutton Town Hall, 4 Uxbridge Rd., Sutton, MA 01590 to act on amending the 2008 Fee Schedule of the Sutton Board of Health. The amendment will include, increasing, adding and removing various fees associated with the Board of Health. A copy of the amended Fee Schedule is 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 5/14, 5/21 MS

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TOWN OF MILLBURY PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 41 of the Massachusetts General Laws, Section 81-W, and Section 5.3.12 of the Town of Millbury’s Rules & Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 8, 2015, at 7:45 p.m. at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, to consider rescission of approval of the Definitive Subdivision Plan known as Patriots Place Estates, property located off of Howe Avenue, recorded at the Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 885, Plan 34. Plan is available for viewing in the Millbury Planning Office during regular office hours. Anyone wishing to be heard on this application should appear at the time and place designated above. Richard Gosselin Chairman 5/14, 5/21/2015 MS

TOWN OF MILLBURY PUBLIC NOTICE On Friday, May 29, 2015 Aquatic Control Technology of Spencer, Massachusetts will be conducting an aquatic plant management program at Dorothy Pond in Millbury, Massachusetts. The use of the lake’s water will be restricted as follows: Swimming and fishing restricted for 1 day or until May 30, 2015 BOATING restricted for 1 DAY or UNTIL May 30, 2014 Direct Drinking restricted for 3 days or until June 1, 2015 Irrigation restricted for 5 days or until June 3, 2015 Livestock / Animal watering restricted 1 day until May 30, 2015 If you need additional information, please feel free to contact the Dorothy Pond Restoration Committee or Aquatic Control Technology at (508) 855-0101. 5/21, 5/28/2015 MS TOWN OF MILLBURY The Town of Millbury is seeking competitive, sealed bids for supplying and delivering Heating Fuel Oil #2 for use in municipal buildings at various locations within the Town for Fiscal Year 2016 and 2017. It is estimated that the town will use 53,000 gallons of heating oil per fiscal year. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained from the Town Manager Office MondayFriday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or by calling 508-865-4710. All sealed bids must be sent to Town Manager Robert Spain, Town of Millbury, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA 01527 on or before Thursday June 11, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. at which time they shall be publicly opened and recorded. The Town of Millbury reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to accept any part or portion of a bid, to waive any informality in a bid, to accept proposals and to award contracts as shall be in the best interest of the Town of Millbury. Minority and female owned businesses are encouraged to bid. 5/18/2015 MS

TOWN OF MILLBURY INVITATION FOR BIDS BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES Notice is hereby given that the Town of Millbury is seeking competitive, sealed bids for the provision of building maintenance and repair service for the following trades for the Fiscal Year 2016, the period from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, with the town’s option to extend one (1) year subject to appropriation: HVAC Services and On-Call Electrician Services. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained from the Town Manager Office, Monday-Friday between 9AM and 4PM or by calling 508-865-4710. All sealed bids must be sent to Bob Spain, Town Manager, Town of Millbury, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA 01527 on or before Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 10:00 am, at which time they shall be publicly opened and recorded. The work under all contracts awarded under this Invitation For Bids is subject to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30, Section 39M, Chapter 30B, Chapter 149, Sections 44A through M, and all other laws of the Commonwealth, and the bylaws of the Town. The Town of Millbury reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to accept any part or portion of bid, to waive any informalities in a bid, to accept proposals and to award contracts as shall be in the best interest of the Town of Millbury. Minority and female owned businesses are encouraged to bid. Robert J. Spain Town Manager May 18, 2015 5/21/2015 MS TOWN OF SUTTON PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of Section VI.L of the Sutton Zoning Bylaw – Accessory Apartment Bylaw, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the application of Beverly and David Gravison of 14 Torrey Road to construct a 1048 s.f. +/- accessory apartment as part of the existing detached barn at this location. The hearing will be held in the third floor meeting room at the Town Hall on Monday, June 1, 2015 at 7:10 P.M. A copy of the plans and application can be inspected in the office of the Town Clerk during normal office hours. Robert S. Largess Jr., Chairman 5/14, 5/21/2015 MS

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main Street Worcester, MA 01608 Docket No. WO15D1182DR DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING Joanne Tinsley vs. Edward Tinsley To the Defendant: The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Court grant a divorce for desertion. The Complaint is on file at the Court. An Automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter preventing you from taking any action which would negatively impact the current financial status of either party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon: Joanne Tinsley 529 South Road Oakham, MA 01068 your answer, if any, on or before 07/28/2015. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You are also required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office of the Register of this Court. Witness, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court. Date: May 7, 2015 Stephanie K. Fattman Register of Probate 05/21/2015 MS

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT INVITATION TO BID SUTTON HOUSING AUTHORITY The Sutton Housing Authority, is seeking bids for the Replacement of Asphalt Shingles on a two story, 12 unit apartment building at the 667-1 elderly/handicapped housing development located at 5 Church Street, Sutton, MA., Work includes the removal and replacement of approximately 60 sq of asphalt shingles, gutters and downspouts. Speciﬁcations, Prevailing Wage Rates and Bid Forms can be picked up at the Sutton Housing Authority ofﬁce at 5 Church Street, Sutton, MA or by calling 508-865-3821, or by email at suttonha @aol.com. Bids will be received until 12 Noon on Monday, June 8, 2015. All bids should be sent to Sutton Housing Authority, Roof Project, 5 Church Street, Sutton, MA 01590. The project site will be available for inspection on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 from 10 A.M. to 12 Noon. Sutton Housing Authority 5/21, 5/28/2015 MS

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Damien Sandow Damien Sandow grew up in North Oxford as Aaron Haddad and worked his way into a career as a WWE Superstar, eliciting cheers on Monday Night RAW, Smackdown and the various Pay-Per-View events that pepper the calendar throughout the year. He graduated from Holy Name and got his training as a wrestler at Killer Kowalski’s Pro Wrestling School in Malden. Sandow wrestled in various independent (or indie) leagues before exploding on to the WWE scene. His characterizations have always been one of his professional highlights, with his Intellectual Savior of the Masses character being a fan favorite. He has continued to role-play as different WWE figures, celebrities and historical figures, his latest as Macho Mandow, an homage to the late, great Macho Man Randy Savage. Fans love him and for good reason; he is talented, good-natured and on the rise. He will be back in his old stomping grounds Saturday night, May 23 as the WWE invades Worcester. Visit Worcester Magazine online for our complete interview with Damien Sandow.

You grew up in Central Massachusetts and graduated from Holy Name. What does the area mean to you? Me and my family,

we’re from North Oxford, Massachusetts. My time in Central Mass, I look at it very fondly. Essentially, I’m the only one of my family to move out of Central Mass. I live in Louisville, Kentucky right now, but I get up there quite a bit. I was up there for like five days a couple weeks ago. I just love it. Pretty much, that whole area formed who I am and going to school in Worcester, my first year there, I had a guy by the name of Edward Reynolds, who taught English. He was also my class advisor, so he stayed with us and I had him every year for English. What I learned from him was pretty much the premise of my first character, The Intellectual Savior.

Being from North Oxford, do you ever stop at Carl’s Diner when you’re in town? I don’t

think you can actually register and live in Oxford until you’ve eaten at Carl’s Diner. I actually know the owner, Gordy, very well. I believe eight pancakes was the record – with blueberries on them. I go there quite a bit; in fact I’ll probably be there when we come to Worcester. For those in Oxford, I don’t need to sell you Carl’s Diner.

Tell me about training with Killer Kowalski here in Massachusetts. I had met

Killer Kowalski at a wrestling show in Southbridge and I was about 15 at the time. I met him there and I asked him, ‘How did you get into wrestling?’ He told us he had this school and we headed up there, I was a bigger kid, and I think he thought I was 18. The deal with my parents was that if I kept my grades up, I could learn how to wrestle. On the weekend I would go and train, it was very cool. It was building the foundation and a lot of his stuff, I still use today and his principals I carry with me to this day. In WWE, I’ve done a very wide spectrum of things from the very intense and serious to the absolutely ridiculous and because of Killer’s training, I’ve been able to adapt to every situation. I attribute a large part of my success to him.

Do you enjoy being a heel, a la The Intellectual Savior of the Masses, or winning fans over as Mizdow? To me, it’s just about performing. whether people are booing me or cheering me. I’m not really sure how to articulate this, maybe we can get Mr. Reynolds on the phone to help me, but part of my thing is no matter what I was doing, whether I was the Intellectual Savior, or Mizdow, or dressed up as Paul

Revere, the audience always kind of read underneath the surface to some degree. Even when I was the intellectual savior insulting people, I’d notice toward the end of that, I’d start to get more cheers. People knew the subtext and I always try to walk that fine line where I let them in just a little bit. With Mizdow I did it more and it worked way better. I’ve always been proud of getting a reaction no matter what I’ve done, as a performer, that’s all you need.

Who are your favorite wrestlers to compete against? Who brings it every night? I love

being in the ring with (Dolph) Ziggler. One of the best performers in the game right now. Really enjoyed matches with the Usos, those guys are just awesome. There is so much talent on the roster right now, it’s phenomenal. To pinpoint one or two people is really tough. The Miz and I, we had some really, really good moments with the Usos. The Miz is great too, as much as we may not get along. Miz is a pro and at the end of the day, he brings everything he has to a performance. We’re not necessarily on the best of terms right now, but whatever.

What is the most rewarding part of being a professional wrestler and getting out in front of a crowd? The response from

the crowd, plain and simple. When they’re into something, there is nothing in the world that is better. When you have 10,000 or 20,000 people, or like Wrestlemania, 80,000, we get that on a nightly basis and the majority of the people in the world will not know what that feels like. That’s not something I take lightly. Having 20,000 people chanting your name, that is by far the coolest feeling you could ever have. It’s phenomenal and it’s the reason I do what I do, there are no other reasons.

Is Stardust too far gone for a Cody Rhodes/ Sandow Rhodes Scholars return? I will go

on record saying this, will I team with Miz again? Probably not. I’ve had a few tag partners over the years, obviously Stardust is here. I don’t know where Cody Rhodes is, but one of the things that fans have always been able to do, they’ve been let in a little bit and you can never, ever, ever, rule out a Rhodes Scholars reunion. Who knows if it will ever happen, but the possibility of reuniting can never be ruled out. —Joshua Lyford M AY 2 1 , 2 0 1 5 • W O R C E S T E R M A G A Z I N E . C O M

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