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hen our photographer, Steven King, initially told me about the insanely long history of the 181st Infantry, I was hooked. A local National Guard battalion that can trace its lineage to before the American Revolution? I needed to know more. So when we found out the 181st was training and testing for the incredibly difficult Expert Infantryman Badge on Cape Cod, it was settled. Steve packed his camera and I packed about a dozen notepads and we headed to Joint Base Cape Cod. As a bit of a history nerd and a tattooed long-hair, I expected some of the sappier historical questions to be met with a bit of resistance by the tough National Guard soldiers. What I found was the exact opposite: an immense amount of respect of and honor for that 379-year history. - Joshua Lyford, reporter

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About the cover Staff Sgt. Stephen Lewis from Granby waits to hear if he has passed his last string of objectives on Day two of the Expert Infantry Badge (EIB) test. Lewis, one of six who out of a starting field of 156 soldiers, went on to earn his EIB. Photo by Steven King Design by Kimberly Vasseur

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Augustus earns praise in first evaluation as CM

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ity Councilors stopped short of singing “Kumbaya,” but did just about everything else to make clear how pleased they were with City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. in his first job evaluation after 18 months as Worcester’s chief executive. Eight of 11 councilors said Augustus exceeded their expectations, basing their grade on four categories – finance, economic development, management efficiencies and improvements and delivery of public services. “His ability to bring people together, to listen — that’s his most important quality — and to be non-judgmental, when you take those three qualities and tie them together with somebody who has a passion for Worcester, I knew we’re going to get a great city manager,” a late-in-arriving At-Large Councilor Rick Rushton said at the meeting Tuesday night, June 30. “That was my level of expectation for the city manager, so even though I put down exceeds expectations, it didn’t really exceed expectations. This is what I expected.” Mayor Joe Petty, who urged councilors to hire Augustus and was one of his biggest supporters when the Council was selecting a replacement for former City Manager Mike O’Brien, focused on Augustus’ accomplishments with the school system and in the makeup of city government. “He has literally and figuratively changed the complexion in City Hall,” Petty said in his evaluation. “He has reached out to our communities of color and to women and has filled positions with people of diverse

backgrounds. This is providing a different perspective to government for our everchanging city.” District 5 Councilor Gary Rosen joined with Petty, Rushton, District 1 Councilor Tony Economou, District 2 Councilor Phil Palmieri, District 3 Councilor George Russell, and At-Large Councilors Kate Toomey and Moe Bergman in giving Augustus the highest possible score on the evaluation. Rosen did not feel the system, which was changed from a number-based evaluation used in previous years, went far enough in expressing his positive opinion of the city manager, adding the word “consistently” to his “exceeds expectations” rating. “I have been impressed by the manager’s intellect, self-motivation, listening skills and desire to build consensus,” Rosen said. “He has earned the respect and admiration of the vast majority of Worcester residents, business owners and members of neighborhood associations.” District 5 Councilor Sarai Rivera joined At-Large Councilors Konnie Lukes and Mike Gaffney in giving the manager a “meets expectations,” although every councilor’s summary of their score had some positives. “We may not be where we want to be, but we’re definitely not where we used to be,” Rivera said. “So definitely, this is progress.” The city’s handling of record-setting snowstorms over the past winter, an increased focus on investments in education on the public schools side of government, and attracting more developers to the city to take over old, vacant buildings were points brought up repeatedly as

WOO-TOWN INDE X A weekly quality of life check-in of Worcester

A community prayer vigil held for the victims of the shooting in Charleston, South Carolina. +2

The 54th Longsjo Classic bike race ended with a fistfight at the finish line between Jerome Townsend of Princeton and Dave Warner of Jamaica Plain. -2

Becker College hopes to change its name to Becker University in the near future in order to have a more global focus, according to media reports. +1

positives by multiple councilors. Councilors mentioned more outreach programs and local job opportunities as areas of need. Transparency in issues such as the Chandler Ball Fields parking lot proposal, the failed Newton Hill Tennis Court deal with the Worcester Tennis Club, and others were brought up as areas that need improvement, with a few councilors touching on the power of social media to spread bits of information if the whole plan is not released to the public. “I’d like to see a better way to publicize what’s coming out,” Economou said. “We keep fighting against social media, and we need to look at it in a more holistic process as to what we can do as a city to roll out information in totality, so little bits and pieces aren’t being

Three University of Massachusetts Medical School researchers awarded grants of $300,000 apiece for work on diabetes under a program aimed at supporting younger scientists. +1

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taken and run off making things look worse than they need to be.” Augustus spoke at the end of the meeting, thanking councilors for their suggestions on things he could improve on, while deflecting praise onto his employees and support team. “We are fortunate as a city to have the caliber of the men and women who serve the public in the roles they plan,” Augustus said. “I knew I was not going to be able to do this job if I didn’t have those people in those jobs doing things on my behalf. They’ve exceeded my expectations.” Reporter Tom Quinn can be reached at 508-749-3166 x324 or tquinn@ worcestermagazine.com with story ideas, feedback, or questions. Follow him on Twitter @bytomquinn.

Total for this week: The 12th Asian Festival is a success, benefiting programs that assist with getting citizenship, education, learning English and finding health care, in addition to youth programs. +2

Paulie’s New Orleans Jazz Festival endures the rain - and has no fistfights. +2

Price Rite donates almost $13K to Worcester County Food Bank. +3

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A massive, 7-alarm mill fire in Webster said to possibly be a case of arson. -7

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Worcester going to pot? Medical marijuana facilities eye city Tom Quinn

ity officials have often talked about making Worcester a transportation hub, given it is home to a train station, an airport and a regional bus system. Could the city become a pot hub first? Several opportunistic businesses are eyeing the city, now that the state is accepting applications for registered medical marijuana dispensaries. City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. has already met with four companies looking to bring their business to Worcester, with another scheduled for the near future. Two companies have already chosen locations – Good Chemistry wants to move into 9 Harrison St. in the heart of the Canal District, and 4Front Ventures is looking at 640 Lincoln St. “The idea would be for Worcester to be the hub,” said Kris Krane, president of 4Front Ventures. “The concept is not just to be a dispensary, but also a cultivation center in Worcester. We’d be producing enough product to serve multiple dispensaries.” Krane said his company is working with the city on behalf of Mission Massachusetts and Steve Goodman, who owns the property on Lincoln Street. Goodman was part of the first round of dispensary applications in 2013. Goodman is now working with the Coloradobased company to build a cultivation center to grow marijuana, and a dispensary, in Worcester, with the hope that it could supply weed to the maximum three dispensaries allowed by law in Massachusetts. 4Front’s Andrew Thut said the company anticipates $4-$6 million in development at the site, which he said would create 40 to 60 new jobs. He said the organization met with the city manager for an informal presentation,

and would make more formal presentations to neighbors, city departments and elected officials as the application process progresses. “We want to be totally transparent and we want to be methodical about following the process,” Thut said. “This isn’t us just putting a storefront in. This is going to be our main manufacturing center.” Applicants have to go through a number of application steps at the state level, but city approval is also an important part of setting up a medical marijuana operation. Augustus said he is putting additional safeguards in place to supplement the state’s due diligence. “The conditions I put on my signature are that they meet with the neighborhood they’re talking about siting in, and that they meet with an interdepartmental city team,” Augustus said. Companies will have to answer questions from the Police Department, Fire Department, Department of Public Health and Inspectional Services, among others. “To me,” Augustus said, “a company that’s willing to do those two things shows responsibility in terms of interacting with the community they’re going to be a part of.” Augustus did not want to get involved in the larger, national debate over the merits or drawbacks of marijuana, which the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency classifies as a “schedule 1” drug with no accepted medical applications and a high potential for abuse (the same category as heroin, LSD and Ecstasy), for medicinal use. He said Worcester will follow the law Massachusetts residents voted for in 2013 that legalized the drug for medicinal use. “It’s the law – the voters in Massachusetts told us their point of view,” Augustus said. “The voters in Worcester voted for this

“We’re committed to Worcester, we’re very interested in staying in Worcester,” Good Chemistry Vice President of Business Development Meg Collins (pictured here) said. referendum as well. So I’m taking my cues from the voters. There’s already zoning that says where these things can go, and I’m not looking to superimpose my views on the zoning rules.” Another Colorado-based company, Good Chemistry, shared its plans for Harrison Street with neighbors at a Canal District Business Association meeting last month. The meeting, which was held at the old Salsa Storm dance studio Good Chemistry has been renting since 2013, was a forum for residents to ask questions and voice concerns about what could be Worcester’s first medical

marijuana dispensary, and one of the first in the state after the first store opened in Salem on June 24. “We’re committed to Worcester, we’re very interested in staying in Worcester,” Good Chemistry Vice President of Business Development Meg Collins said. “Given the fact that Worcester is the second largest city in New England, we think there’s a large patient base.” People who attended the meeting grilled Collins and Good Chemistry Chief Financial Officer Toby Nuber about a number of aspects of the site, but the one that rose to the top of the list was security. continued on page 6

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Worcester native Tom Shea, a 1980 graduate of St. John’s High School, is serving in the U.S. Navy as it celebrates is centennial year. Shea is a senior chief petty officer serving parttime and working full-time. “I joined the Navy Reserve because I wanted to serve my country with pride and honor,” Shea said of the organization that was created in 1915. Shea is currently assigned to the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 27, based in Gulfport, Mississippi. Sailors attached to NMCB 27 and similar unites, nicknamed “Seabees,” specialize in building roads, bridges, airfields and other structures for the U.S. military in areas of conflict around the world. “The thing I enjoy most about my job is building various projects. I also love being able to lead sailors up the right path in life,” said Shea, who is the senior enlisted advisor in the battalion. Seabees have built entire bases and bridges, and bulldozed and paved thousands of miles of roads and airstrips for military branches all over the world. They have been a part of every major U.S. conflict since World War II. Shea’s commanding officer, Cmdr. Greg Schell, said the battalion impresses him every time it meets. “I am extremely proud to be a part of this team, one of the best I’ve ever had the honor of serving with in my entire career in the United States Navy,” said Schell. “This Battalion is ready, willing, and able to deploy now to defend freedom and our way of life, anywhere around the world.” MEDICAL MARIJUANA continued from page 5

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Neighboring business owners and residents were concerned about robberies, not just of the hallucinogenic drug, but of the money coming in, since many dispensaries run mostly cash-only operations because of an unwillingness on the part of banks to handle money from the marijuana business. Eric Johnson of Lan-Tel Communications – dispensaries often contract with outside organizations for security – said there would be a security guard onsite 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Patients would have to have their prescription and card checked at a vestibule before gaining entrance to the store, which would be monitored with closed-circuit cameras. The plants would have to be tracked with barcodes “from seed to stem” to make sure they were being used for medicinal purposes. The marijuana would be kept in secure vaults, and would be transported from the cultivation site (Good Chemistry representatives said they are also looking at a site in Worcester), in cameramonitored, GPS-tracked unmarked vans that would alternate routes on different trips. The staff working at the facility would have to undergo CORI checks and be vetted by the Department of Public Health. Multiple residents raised concerns about patients being able to resell marijuana on the street after purchasing it legally, and while Collins and Nuber said they could not prevent that in 100 percent of cases, they drew a comparison to liquor stores, which are allowed by law, despite underage drinkers getting their hands on alcohol occasionally. The drugstore comparison

was also discussed, with supporters saying opioids like Oxycontin and Percocet were more dangerous than medical marijuana. Good Chemistry said it has not had any police-involved incidents at its Colorado dispensaries, which sell medicinal and recreational weed, according to Nuber, who said he anticipated fewer than 100 patients per day at the Worcester location. State Sen. Harriette Chandler, state Reps Mary Keefe and Dan Donahue, At-Large City Councilor Konnie Lukes and District 2 City Councilor Phil Palmieri were all at the meeting with Good Chemistry to ask questions and get informed about the project. District 1 City Councilor Tony Economou said he had met with 4Front Ventures about the Lincoln Street project, and was waiting to pass judgment until a more detailed plan was released. While the Good Chemistry discussion was sometimes diverted into a larger discussion about the ethics of using a potentially hallucinogenic and federally illegal drug for medicinal purposes, Collins and Nuber were as confident talking about overarching federal policy as they were talking about the number of parking spots they would need for the dispensary. “Marijuana has an interesting reputation we believe is changing in the last couple years,” Nuber, who emphasized the discrete and professional nature of the business, said. “We believe people should have access to marijuana as a tool in the health care toolkit.”

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City breaks ground on regional 911 center Tom Quinn

orcester has broken ground on a new 911 emergency communications center, becoming one of around 20 communities in the state to pool resources with another municipality to form a regional center. In this case, Worcester is partnering with neighboring Leicester. “The city of Worcester and Leicester have many partnerships and a good relationship,” City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. said at a ceremony earlier this week. “And this is another example of that.” The new facility on Coppage Drive, which could be staffed by Worcester dispatchers as soon as December, will be home to the city’s emergency operations center, 911 training facility and administration offices for the emergency communications department and emergency management division staff, in addition to the 911 dispatch center. Leicester will move its 911 operations into the building as well. “This is a true partnership that will benefit Worcester and Leicester,” Leicester Selectmen Chair Dianna Provencher said, pointing to lower projected operational costs and increased staffing levels. Worcester will fund the project, the cost of which is being mitigated by a $1.6-million Regional Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Development Grant, awarded in 2010 by the state 911 department. The project also qualifies for Emergency Management Preparedness Grant funds. So far $130,000 has been allocated from that source. Reducing the number of PSAPs has been a focus on the state level, according to the state’s executive director of the 911 department, Frank Pozniak. The total number PSAPs in the state will drop to 249 with the merging of Worcester and Leicester’s services into one building. That would be down from 268 years ago, due to an increased focus on incentivizing cities and towns to move toward regional centers rather than different centers for individual communities. “It’s a slow process, but it’s steady,” Pozniak said. “It’s so hard to get these together. We’re taking what we can get. It’s not a stick

Mayor Joe Petty speaks at the groundbreaking of a new emergency communications center in Worcester approach, it’s a carrot approach.” “Slow process” could describe the construction of the $4.2-million center. As many as 10 towns were considering joining the project as recently as 2013, but in the end only Leicester was left standing as a willing partner. There were concerns over giving up municipal control to a regional center, although other nearby communities have already taken the step, notably in Rutland (which shares a center with Oakham, Hubbardston and Barre). Worcester was approached in 2010 with the idea for the center. Still, Pozniak is hopeful the march toward regionalization will continue. “[The state] looks forward to continuing to fund this project and supporting it on an operational level,” Pozniak said. “We

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look forward to seeing this project come to fruition.” Worcester’s emergency communications director Richard Fiske said the center would be a “flagship” facility that would set an example for other communities to follow. He was backed up by frontline emergency officials, including Worcester Fire Department Chief Gerry Dio, who recently attended his last 911 board meeting before retirement. “It would mean they wouldn’t be using our facility during the storm,” Dio said, noting the new facility would be its own division and would mean emergency communications would not be as isolated within individual departments. “There wouldn’t be any identity crisis. It’s been a long time coming.” Mayor Joe Petty, City Council Public Safety Subcommittee Chair Moe Bergman, state Sen.

Mike Moore and state Rep. Kate Campanale were among those at the groundbreaking to support the project. The state requires the city to accept all wireless 911 calls directly in the near future, which is currently not possible under the current setup. The new facility will give Worcester that capability, and will trigger around $318,000 in additional support funding. “It’s a great investment. We’re making sure it’s state of the art,” Augustus said, adding the center allows Worcester and Leicester to “envision shared responsibilities.” Reporter Tom Quinn can be reached at 508-749-3166 x324 or tquinn@ worcestermagazine.com with story ideas, feedback, or questions. Follow him on Twitter @bytomquinn.

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RISING SUN:

The Worcester Sun, which hopes to be the latest player in the city’s media scene, has found a physical headquarters from which to starts its weekly Sunday paper and online news website. And the building founders Mark Henderson and Fred Hurlbrink Jr. have chosen shows the new publication already has a poetic flair. The Sun is the newest tenant in the Innovation Center incubator, located at 20 Franklin St. If that address sounds familiar it’s because that’s where the Telegram and Gazette – Henderson’s old employer – used to be housed before moving to its swanky current digs. “The ghosts of newspapers past” haunt the building, according to the Sun’s announcement, although they prefer the phrase “motivate and inspire.” So when is the first issue of the Sun coming out? Henderson said to stay tuned for more on that, as the company will advertise its debut paper in plenty of time for residents unhappy with the current media landscape to book their subscriptions. Of course, if you’re reading this, there’s no way you’re unhappy with your current media offering. Right?

SHARP GUY: Ed Augustus Jr. said the city was looking at putting needle disposal boxes in additional public buildings when asked about the new sharps boxes in the restrooms at the Worcester Public Library, which has a reputation as a haven for illegal drug users. “Why don’t you put the boxes in City Hall?” was a common question at the time, asked sarcastically by opponents of the boxes, which they see as creating a more encouraging environment for drug addicts, and non-sarcastically by health care professionals, who often see the boxes as preventing accidental needle pricks and disease spread in the general population. The city has doubled down on the policy, installing boxes in the luxurious first-floor bathrooms at City Hall, as well as in Union Station. Both buildings can attract some colorful characters, and time will tell if the boxes get filled with needles or if cynics will be proven correct and people continue to throw their garbage on the ground or in toilet bowls.

VACATIONALAND: Between the opening of a new regional emergency communications center and the praise for the city manager’s handling of the record-setting snowstorms recently, the past winter has been a topic of discussion again in the city. So what better way to take your mind off it than a trip to sunny Alaska? That’s the location city manager Ed Augustus Jr. picked for his first real vacation from the job he took 18 months ago. Hopefully, he decides to come back to Worcester – judging by the praise the City Council heaped on him at the evaluation at the June 30 meeting, some councilors might commit seppuku if Augustus ever leaves. As Nick Kotsopoulos of the Telegram first reported, Augustus recently bought a condo in Main South, which shows a new level of commitment to the city. Not that working around the clock as its chief executive doesn’t. WFD PROMOTIONS: The Worcester Fire Department has a lot to celebrate, both in its

overall performance and in the ranks of its individual employees. Firefighter Jack Gallagher was promoted to lieutenant on July 1, and Lt. Mark Wyco was bumped up to captain. Capt. Gary Fleischer and Firefighters Robert O’Connor, Michael Scarborough and Nathan Schirner received commendations. No word, yet, however, on who will replace retiring Fire Chief Gerry Dio. Do stay tuned.

ROBOT UPRISING: U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren visited Technocopia and Running Start, both located on Prescott Street, this week. The theme was innovation, exemplified by the different individuals and organizations using the co-working and incubator spaces for different projects and start-up businesses. At one point, Warren marveled at a robotic hand designed to hold tools underwater. Some attendees, including at least one eager reporter with a camera ready, were waiting for Warren to stick her hand inside the robotic device and go hunting for Republicans, Terminator style. Not that Republicans weren’t under attack by the senator. In addition to the usual talk about how she’s definitely not running for president, recent Democratic victories such as the Affordable Care Act ruling in the Supreme Court dominated the roundtable discussion with entrepreneurs after the tour. Warren still made time to single out Worcester’s growing reputation as a land of opportunity for innovators, though. “Where the real innovation comes from is the folks who have a great idea,” but just need some office or working space, she said. 8

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{ worcesteria } BRAVEHEARTS STAT OF THE WEEK: As of publication, Worcester’s Futures Collegiate Baseball team, the Bravehearts, still has the worst record in the league. After a number of teams surged ahead offense-wise, including a Nashua vs. North Shore game that ended 119, Worcester now holds the dubious record of having scored the fewest runs in the league. The league leader, Martha’s Vineyard, has scored 117 runs through 19 games as of Wednesday morning. It has taken the Bravehearts 21 games to score 72 runs.

OVERHEARD ON THE SCANNER: A family of beavers terrorizing a neighborhood on June

29. No further information was available, and no further comment is needed.

OCOL HOURS: The One City, One Library program has revised hours for the summer.

From July 6-31, the Goddard Branch will be open Tuesday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2-5:30 p.m., and on Saturday, from 2-5:30 p.m., and will have ongoing construction that could necessitate changes in hours. The Roosevelt Branch will be open Tuesday through Friday, from 2-5:30 p.m. The Tatnuck Magnet Branch will be open Tuesday through Friday, from 2-5:30 p.m. and Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Hours will switch again starting in August. All One City, One Library Branches will be closed Sunday and Monday throughout the summer.

CRIME SCENE AT A CEMETERY: A pair of women who were watering flowers around graves at Home Cemetery on June 25 were taken by surprise by a fleet of police cruisers and investigators. David Luyando was 22 years old when he was shot in the head while reportedly visiting a missing headstone, becoming the city’s fourth homicide of the year. The police at the scene did a good job preventing the women from washing away any evidence after shell casings were found near the grave, but maybe not such a great job anticipating how big the crime scene was going to be – when forensics showed up they started sweeping the area a small group of reporters had staked out after navigating the circuitous Hope Cemetery road system. There has been no word on whether police found where the bullets landed, or if they have a suspect in mind. DATING FOR DEVELOPERS: The vacant former Duddie Diamond property near Clark

University might not be vacant for long. Consultant Neil Treitman told the Columbus Park Neighborhood Association the goal was to turn the more than six acres of land on Park Ave into mixed-use, market-rate housing and retail space. He stressed, however, that if the project was a wedding, “this is the first date.” Still, residents seemed to appreciate the copious advance notice they got. “Coming to us at this stage is wonderful,” resident Jerry Powers said. “The constant complaint is no one tells us anything and then it’s done, and this is the opposite of that.” Treitman’s vision, which he is pursuing on behalf of the landowner and potential developer, is to create a space “students at Clark would like to take their parents’ credit cards to.” He said they would be seeking a TIF, which is sure to garner interest in Worcester’s politically active community, as it entails giving taxpayer money to incentivize a developer to invest in Worcester. Treitman – or, rather, someone who know more about social media, he said – will be running a Facebook page for the site to solicit ideas of what retailers should go in the bottom floor, with the idea being to attract name-brand national chains such as Starbucks to anchor the property, with the potential for local businesses to profit off the draw those stores bring.

SIGNATURE ANALYSIS: City councilors evaluated the city manager on June 30, both verbally

and in writing. But who is evaluating city councilors – or more specifically, their signatures? Mike Gaffney gets an “exceeds expectations” for a legible signature, as does Mayor Joe Petty and Tony Economou. Rick Rushton gets a meets expectations for taking full advantage of cursive writing in every letter of his name. George Russell gets the award for most artistic signature, with a beautiful sweeping “G” and “R.” Phil Palmieri skimped a little on writing out his last name, but the double “P”s are recognizable, so he gets a pass as well. Sarai Rivera, Kate Toomey, Konnie Lukes and Gary Rosen get high marks for typing or printing their names rather than actually signing them, which is probably good, since cursive as a concept should probably be taken out behind the shed and shot. That leaves Moe Bergman, whose evaluation was only identified through process of elimination. I’m not actually sure his signature contains any English letters. He also gets a pass, though, since in the spirit of the council’s evaluation of the city manager, no one fails today.

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Worcester does not need Olympic handball

he idea of Worcester being mentioned in the same breath as “The Olympics” is certainly flattering. When you look at the larger picture, however, it becomes clear Worcester would receive little in the way of a boon to its economy - unless current plans change. As it stands, Boston 2024 has thrown a small bone to the second largest city in New England by suggesting the DCU Center host Olympic handball. Say what? Raise your hand if you did not even know handball was an Olympic sport. Better still - when you think of handball, do you think of the small court off Camp Street where players whack a ball with their hands off a cement wall? Yeah, that’s not Olympic handball. What Worcester really wanted — and quite frankly, what it deserves — is Olympic rowing on Lake Quinsigamond. Now that would make it worth this city’s while. Alas, organizers have that sport, should their Olympic bid be successful, planned for the Merrimack River in Lowell. Call it sour grapes, but we simply do not see how handball is worth the headaches that surely would come with hosting an Olympic sport here. That is to take nothing away from the DCU Center, where General Manager Sandy Dunn has done a terrific job steering the facility through rather lean times. But handball is not going to put the DCU back on the map. You know what would? The NCAA basketball tournament. Worcester should do everything it can to bring those games back to the DCU. That means more hotel rooms, which the city is addressing. It means more attractions downtown to give folks a reason to go outside their hotel rooms when the games are not being played. Officials are working on that. You know what would help Worcester in general? Doing more than calling itself a “college town” and actually making itself a college town. Ask the presidents of our local colleges and universities whether they think this city is a true college town. Oh, it has the students. And it has brought some of them downtown. But the lack of a cohesive transportation system geared toward college students, coupled with the dearth of college-aged destinations in and around downtown, prohibits Worcester from being a real college town. Much as it is with hotels, the city is working on that. It needs to work harder. Anything that takes the city’s eye of the ball would not bode well for its immediate and long-term future. Hosting an Olympic sport would require time and energy spent on a venture that we do not believe would pay off, either in the short- or long-term. There are many things in the works here in the Woo. It will take time and much effort to make them happen, but we are confident they will. And, hey, if Boston 2024 turns around and decides Olympic rowing belongs in Worcester, we might change our tune. For now, we think Worcester should say thanks, but no thanks and continue working on making this city a place to live and visit for years to come - not just for a few months in 2024.

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Time to strike back at DPU

smart meter pilot that would conclude that a well-educated community with leading academic partners, a solar powered hen the smart meter pilot program launched in Worcester carwash, and a wind turbine would welcome the opportunity to alter electricity consumption behavior in response to data in 2012, the national smart meter narrative was provided by wireless smart meters. unraveling due to health, cost, green washing, security, To ensure the pilot’s success, the state DPU also allowed the privacy, safety, and fire issues. utility to replace each opt-out with another customer meter The Texas Public Utilities Commission addressed the health installation. This accommodation altered any possibility of issue. The agency, which is supposed to regulate utilities, research validity because the pool of participants is skewed received more than $3 million from the Department of Energy toward those who support the program’s goals. The fact to write a report to conclude, “Staff has determined that the that National Grid has its own employees or others who will large body of scientific research reveals no definite or proven benefit from smart meter deployment in the pilot further biological effects from exposure to low-level RF signals ... erodes credibility. National Grid recently recommended other Further, Staff found no credible evidence to suggest that deployments seek “easy installs,” which includes employees and advanced meters emit harmful amounts of EMF.” early adopters of new technology, but Massachusetts ratepayers An unqualified securities analyst with no medical expertise probably did not need to pay $48 million for this conclusion. compiled the Texas smart meter health report. The biased The DPU covertly granted the Worcester pilot a sweetheart literature review came under heavy fire for cherry-picking data. deal similar to Illinois, by allowing the utility to wait more Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst issued a statement advising than two years until January other states to conduct their 2015 to launch the pilot, with own health research, and not no accounting for cost overruns to rely on the Texas report, or recognition of citizen which was not a health opposition. Meanwhile, the study. Yet the Massachusetts DPU mandated smart meters for Department of Public Utilities statewide deployment. (DPU), the City of Worcester, National Grid employed a career industry, and other state’s tobacco mercenary scientist to mislead the Worcester Zoning agencies use the Texas document to misrepresent the safety of Board on the safety of the wireless network. Peter Valberg also the technology and negate citizen health complaints. testified for the DPU to negate health concerns and justify the Meanwhile, billing spikes for phantom energy consumption mandate the same week he testified for Phillip Morris cigarettes. and cost overruns for deployments were mounting, The Illinois Worcester’s Health Department followed suit with its own state Legislature agreed to give Americans the impression that health report that mischaracterized the BioInitiative Report the electric grid could be modernized for the reasonable cost summary of research showing biological harm. The Worcester of $3 per month per ratepayer. When then-Gov. Pat Quinn and report quoted a local engineering professor who received Attorney General Lisa Madigan attempted to protect ratepayers funding for grid research and who has no health expertise. It from sweetheart deals for utilities involving automatic rate hikes, the Legislature maneuvered to block the desired bill’s veto was partially sourced from Wikipedia. Citizen concerns over property values were also negated by the city assessor’s report. by preventing it from reaching the governor’s desk. The decision by the DPU to create a smart meter mandate In April 2015, Gov. Bruce Rauner gave the Illinois utilities without waiting for the results of the Worcester pilot, and what they wanted – two additional years without any financial on the basis of fraudulent health claims partly based on the oversight, through 2019, with no consumer protections. An testimony of a career tobacco scientist, leads to the question: AARP blogger reported that one utility spent more than $16.2 “Is the Green Communities Act responsible stewardship or million on lobbying alone in 2011, noting the money could racketeering?” have been used for many other purposes. So far, $580 million Recognition is dawning that the environmental and health in additional rates has been charged. “Modernizing the grid” consequences of technologies being deployed ostensibly to has amounted to the installation of a surveillance device on address the health and environmental consequences of fossil homes and businesses that does not generate energy or reduce consumption, consumes energy, is flammable, melts or explodes fuels are driven by the market, with no true regard for the environment or health. and emits a Class 2B human possible human carcinogen. Career tobacco scientists thrive in environments where there is The claim that smart meters were necessary to integrate an inadequate system of checks and balances. History will have renewables into the grid went off the rails when Arizona a difficult time understanding how so many people could have utilities began to alter the compensation formula for solar been duped for so long by the masquerading of green. Now it’s producers. Arizona saw a decrease in applications for rooftop time for a both a moratorium and an investigation of the pilot, solar when utilities began charging producers up to $50 per month in some areas for the privilege of selling electricity back the DPU as an agency, and the Green Communities Act. Stretching the truth a little bit becomes habitual lying, which to the grid. States, including Massachusetts, are engaged in net eventually defines the character of a city, commonwealth or metering battles with caps on rooftop solar installation and country, unless enough individuals help to restore impeccable compensation formulas that reward utilities, enabled by smart grace and justice. Worcester is the place, and the time is now. meter time-of-use billing capabilities. Regulators, politicians, Patricia Burke of Millis has been a crusader against National and industries in many states have favored large utility-scale Grid’s smart grid pilot program and the use of smart meters. solar farms, rather than the efficiency of decentralized rooftop She has appeared at numerous meetings in Worcester on the installations with on-site storage. National Grid, Worcester, the state Legislature, and then-Gov. subject and regularly disseminates information purporting to show negative health effects and other problems generated by Deval Patrick’s administration came to the rescue for smart smart meters. grid green-washing charges by planning a “sustainability” Patricia Burke

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History and Tradition: The 181st Soldiers On By Joshua Lyford and Photos by Steven King

The Massachusetts National Guard’s 1-181st Infantry Regiment (181st) has a unique distinction in the world of American military history: It can actually trace its lineage to before the country was founded. Not just a toe-step over

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To put it into perspective, the regiment’s motto, which naturally dates back to those early times, is “Keep Your Powder Dry,” a throwback to the days of powder muskets when, quite literally, the powder had to be kept dry in order for soldiers to fire their weapons. These days, the men and women of the 181st may utilize more technologically-viable equipment, but they keep the history firmly in their thoughts, a point that is proven upon walking through the halls of their Plantation Street Armory in Worcester While the soldiers that make up the 181st may hold their battalion’s history close to their hearts (and on their sleeves), they keep their training up-to-date. That was evident in the recent training and testing involved with the Expert Infantryman Badge, a highly sought-after and difficult special skills badge to achieve. The 181st recently hosted the training at the expansive Joint Base Cape Cod.

Tracing Its Roots

o understand exactly how deep the 181st Infantry’s roots go, you have to take it all the way back to its inception in 1636. At the time, the 181st was designated as the North Regiment, one of four colonial militia regiments, while America was still under British control. The 181st is the oldest combat battalion in the United States and held its “first muster” Dec. 13, 1636, long before the American Revolution. The battalion’s coat of arms reflects that long history, with a colonial powder horn over an azure background; the powder horn clearly reflects the roots of the 181st Infantry. The battalion’s story, unsurprisingly, does not end there; in fact if anything, it ramps up in a parallel trajectory to the country’s history. The 181st served in the Continental Army during the Revolution, with Union forces during the American Civil War, as a federalized National Guard unit during the SpanishAmerican War, on the border campaign with Mexico and during both World Wars. “We just assume that other units are as proud of their units as we are,” explained Capt. Landon Mavrelis, a training officer for the 181st, which has had five Medal of Honor recipients dating back to the Civil War. “We just assume that everyone is as proud of their units and they go back as far.” The recently renovated Plantation Street armory, named for 1st Sgt. Kevin Dupont, who died June 17, 2009 from wounds inflicted by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan, is overflowing with historical artifacts and memorabilia. It is clear when Mavrelis and the other members of the 181st talk about the history that adorns the armory’s walls, there is something deep-seated in their love of the battalion’s back story. “Sometimes,” said Mavrelis, “I’ll just walk down the halls and look and read the

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descriptions. It makes a better connection to the unit.” The armory is packed with paintings and pieces. There is a large-scale painting hung from a marksman competition held in 1906, with the original shooting scorecards tucked into the frame. There is an “alarm list” (a way to get in touch with the soldiers when they were off-base) from 1910 and unit photos from the 1930s. While almost all of the battles and wars the unit has been a part of are reflected in these historical pieces, one that is notably missing is that of the American Revolution, for the simple fact that those pieces are mostly stored in national museum archives. “It’s something that everyone in the unit is very proud of, the symbol of the National Guard is the minute man and that’s us right here,” said 1st Lt. James Gerardi, a graduate of Burncoat High School, pointing at a symbol on his sleeve. “Soldiers in this unit have been a part of every war. That’s important.” Some of the battalion’s history is a bit more grim, in cases such as “The Pratt Street Brawl,” otherwise known as the “Baltimore Riot of 1861,” which produced the first death of the American Civil War. The victim was a soldier in a now-defunct Massachusetts Militia regiment on its way to Washington when the fighting started. The militia regiment was later rolled up and absorbed by what would become the 181st Infantry. The battalion’s history is deep, inclusive and reflective of the wars fought throughout American history. “This is the first infantry battalion, we’re not the second,” said Major Luis Rodriguez, who resides in Worcester and was raised in Southbridge. “We are first. We trace our lineage to 1636 and that means a lot to these guys. If we lose that lineage, it’s gone forever. We are the stewards of that. It’s on us to pass on what we know, all of that history is important.” The entirety of that almost overwhelmingly deep history is shown in the flag of the 181st Infantry, with “battle streamers,” or streamers, reflecting different battles, campaigns and wars fought by the 181st. Generally speaking, an “active duty” military unit would have a more varied number of these streamers, just by the nature of their full-time military work. In the case of the 181st Infantry, active duty battalions will often be taken aback by the magnitude of streamers in a National Guard unit. With a 379-year history, however, of course the streamers would represent that. And they do, in epic fashion. The flag is housed at the armory, where it remains until being deployed alongside the soldiers of the 181st. The names of the battles fought is truly awe-inspiring: Lexington, Boston, Quebec, Long Island, Trenton, Princeton, Saratoga, Monmouth, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island. They are Revolutionary War battles you learn about in history class and this path is traced right back to the men and women of the 181st. To have those Revolutionary War streamers alongside one from the War of 1812 and a number of Civil War streamers

Gen F. F. G. Passaga 32nd French Army Corps, decorating Lt. Horton Edmonds, Co F, 104th Infantry Regiment with Croix De Guerre at Bourq, France 28 April 1918. including, Antietam, Gettysburg, Shenandoah and 10 others, stops you in your tracks. The streamers from the world wars are just as impressive, with the most recent representing the Iraqi Surge in the War on Terrorism. “A lot of these guys have been here a long time,” said Lt. Col. Matthew Porter. “When you talk about what’s important to a unit, the history is important, you think about that every day. Our motto is ‘Keep Your Powder Dry.’ Every time you recite that motto, you’re reminded of that history.” “The military has found a way to make history important,” he continued. “Whether that’s with ceremony, or a motto, or learning from the past, we’re constantly looking at that history.” The history of the 181st Infantry may be long and storied, but it is not yet done being written. “If there’s anything that’s constant, it’s that there is always turmoil in the world,” said Rodriguez. “These boys are making history right now and they don’t even know it.”

Expert Infantryman Badge

he soldiers of the 181st Infantry, alongside National Guard soldiers from a number of other Northeastern states and several Bosnian soldiers, made the trek to the Joint Base Cape Cod for their shot at the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) from June 7-18. The sprawling 200,000-acre military base serves as a home for Massachusetts Air

National Guard, Massachusetts Army National Guard, the U.S. Air Force, the Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Coast Guard and a number of non-military tenants. Soldiers who receive the illusive EIB earn the honor of displaying the 7/16-inch by 3-inch badge, featuring an infantry musket on a blue bar on their uniforms. The rifle itself is representative of a 1795 model Springfield Arsenal musket. The EIB was approved in 1943 and there are very few, if any, chances for a guardsmen to earn one. Those that miss out will likely never get another shot. Earning the EIB is anything but a handout; the expected pass percentage is somewhere between 5-10 percent and there are more forlorn faces than smiles at the end of testing. Eligibility for the special skill group badge begins with reaching the testing requirements, and only then is the chance to prove infantry skills proficiency given. Soldiers participating in the EIB are tested in a series of approximately 40 tasks, and the rules are stringent. Three “no-go’s” and you are out of the running. In some cases, a nogo can be as simple, or easily overlooked, as pulling a reload bar incorrectly. Major James Laudato of the 181st earned his EIB in 1989 and took on the challenge of setting up the Cape Cod EIB testing this year, making his way through the scrubby Cape forest to mark points for the Land Navigation portion of the test. “We went out and looked at the existing points and from there we established the Land Nav course,” explained Laudato. “It’s a pain in the neck, but it’s kind of fun. We’re infantry

{ coverstory } guys, we like to be outside.” There were several days of training offered to soldiers who volunteered (and proved) themselves for the EIB, the first few days of which represented standardized training through the tasks at hand, followed by a weekend segment known as “sergeants’ time,” which is for more specific training on particular tasks an individual soldier may have struggled with. “Everything has to be second nature and has to be done in sequence,” said Laudato. “A lot of this is muscle memory.” Of the 500 soldiers in the battalion, 191participated. By the second day of testing, that number had dwindled down to 12, though it may be reflective of the dismal weather conditions on day one, causing many to struggle. The test is set up by Laudato and the rest of the EIB setup team from the 181st, and is then approved by Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia. The EIB testing is graded by a number of soldiers who have received the EIB as well as “subject matter experts,” or those with in-depth knowledge in tasks, particularly medics in the case of medical testing (combat medics actually have a similar badge, known as the Expert Field Medical Badge, with tests pertaining to their field). The testing kicked off with the standard

Army Physical Training, which consists of push-ups, sit-ups and running. Normally, a minimum score of 60 is needed to pass the test, though it is ramped up to 75 in the case of the EIB. About 70 soldiers were lost to the physical training portion of the test. Following the physical training test, the remaining soldiers would take on the Land Navigation portion of the testing. “Land Nav” consists of an approximately 4,500-meter day and 3,500-meter night land navigation course, utilizing a map and compass. There is a twohour limit to this component of testing, and soldiers are tasked with identifying various points on the map, including hills and saddles. They use the Army’s Defense Advanced GPS Receiver, or DAGR, better known as a dagger. Before they can begin the Land Nav portion of the testing, soldiers are shaken down to make sure they don’t have any hidden GPS equipment to aid in the testing. There are stories of a soldier actually tying a GPS-enabled wrist watch to his ankle, under his boot. Soldiers of all ranks participate, and the likelihood of passing and failing is roughly the same. Many of the testing points are areas the individuals are well-versed in, but the testing is unforgiving - any misstep spells a no-go. Command Sgt. Major Jason Civello

participated in the Land Nav training and testing alongside his men and offered a stoic view as he did push-ups after his Land Nav run, goading the other soldiers along. Civello originally hails from the Berkshires, but has since relocated to Worcester and works as an MBTA police officer. “It’s fantastic,” said Civello. “When you run the course, it raises the competency to another level. There is no question that people that have the badge are leaders and know what they’re talking about. “I feel confident [for the testing], but I’m not a 20-year-old kid anymore. I have a great command team and we believe in it, I have to set the example. If I didn’t do this, I’d let them down.” Pre-training, many of the soldiers were taking it easy and reading over notes on the upcoming tests, to which Major Laudato said pointedly, “Books are good, but hands-on is better.” It is obvious by Laudato’s demeanor that while he has the authority, respect and internal fire to strike fear into the hearts of the men he is responsible for, he wants them to succeed. “The issuing of the badge is a big deal to the infantry and the Army as well. This means they are now expert infantry,” he said. “It’s a point of pride. It’s something you wear

Ist Lt. Sergey Eliseer from Quincy and you’re proud of, but it’s also earning promotional points. You look more favorable for promotion. It shows that this guy worked his ass off and is a motivated soldier.” continued on page 14

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1st Lt. Jamie Gerardi talks about the history of the 181st.

Soldiers swap food from their MRE packs during a break for lunch.

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The military is a meritocracy and those who prove they have that motivation, dedication and drive prove they have what it takes to be good leaders and move through the ranks reflectively of that. “Everyone is gung-ho about it and is motivated,” added Laudato. “They look at it as a badge, but as leaders we look at it as great training. It’s a win-win.” The 27 soldiers who remained following the Land Nav segment of testing were now staring down Lane Testing. The soldiers are tested on numerous weapons, including the M4 Carbine, M249 Squad Auto Weapon, MK19 40mm Grenade Launcher, M9 9mm Pistol and others. Naturally, the weapon testing is difficult, but it does not end there. Soldiers are tested on their medical training, also, including evaluating a casualty, locating injuries and controlling the bleeding and utilizing tourniquets. “It’s all about attention to detail,” said Laudato. “Every time you put the splint on you have to check the finger, for example. It’s all very methodical.” There is also what is known as “call for fire,” where soldiers call for artillery fire. For obvious reasons, the call has to be precise and the threat of a test-ending, third no-go hangs over the participants’ heads. Those still working their way through the tests, who have two of their three no-go’s (the next one knocking them out of contention), are known to be “blade-running,” as opposed to those with zero no-go’s, who are known as “true-blue.” That term references the blue ink used in a test pass, in contrast to the red ink used to denote failures. The “call for fire” portion of the test as well as the hand grenade throwing component of the testing are some of the more difficult portions, though each soldier may have his or her own strengths and weaknesses to work through. For some, the whistle of the grenade toss might break a sweat on their brow; for others it could be the call for fire or even disassembling a weapon. “It’s nerve-wracking and it’s scary,” said Laudato. “They certainly get nervous, you’ll get guys with their hands shaking. You’re nervous, you’re scared, you’ve put so much time and effort into this.” “As we go through the training, you get nervous before you start, but you start to feel more comfortable,” added Gerardi. “I’m feeling good and the structure is great.” The battery of graded tests represent many standard infantrymen functions, but the sheer number of them, the intensity of the testing and the timed aspect can make it very difficult. “We’re getting back to the basics now,” said Rodriguez. “That’s what this is and that, in a sense, is just as important, the value of the training.” A portion of the testing takes place at the Joint Base Cape Cod’s Army National Guard Military Operations on Urban Terrain (MOUT) site. This particular MOUT location was named for Major Jeffrey Calero, of C Company, 1st Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group, who was killed in action in Kajak, Afghanistan on Oct. 29, 2007. The MOUT site itself is designed to be an immersive experience, constructed to reflect the areas the soldiers may find themselves fighting in. In this case, shipping containers are stacked and cut to resemble various Middle Eastern architecture, and smoke billows from barrels next to bombed out vehicles. A patchwork of roads weave their way

through the center of this faux town. In this particular test (which consists of several tasks, any number of which can amount to a no-go for the participant), a soldier identifies components of an improvised explosive device before joining with a small team and ramming his way through a doorway. While clearing the room, an explosion goes off and the soldier must secure his position before tending to a mock burn victim (who, it should be pointed out, did an unbelievable job considering how many hours he was assuredly screaming in faux pain). The soldier brings the wounded man to a field hospital location before entering another building, clearing it, opening the back door and offering a challenge to a stranger in the back, forcing him to identify himself. He makes his way upstairs and calls for fire. All of this is timed. “The Army does this to induce some stress. You see that with the guys when they begin,” said Laudato. “They feel that stress. You have to be on your ‘A’ game for all five days, and sometimes you don’t have that.” At the tail end of the testing, there is a 12-mile forced foot march with a weapon and full load that can weigh up to 70 pounds. It is a timed march, but there is no bonus for finishing early and there is still a final function test to follow, so many soldiers use the extra time to mentally revisit the functions test. In that ultimate level of military structure and stringent testing requirements, failing on the last possible weapons function test is absolutely possible and has happened many times throughout the years. “To fail on that function test, the very last test, that is crushing,” said Laudato. Out of the 191 soldiers that participated in the Expert Infantryman Badge testing, six left Joint Base Cape Cod with that venerable horizontal rifle over a light blue background. One was from Maryland, one from New Hampshire, two were from the 181st Infantry and one was from another Massachusetts National Guard battalion.

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Above: Sgt. Brian Postles from the NH National Guard busts a door open during the Military Operation in Urban Terrain (MOUT) portion of the Expert Infantry Badge test. Left: Battle streamers dating back to before the Revolutionary War hang from the 181st colors. Below: Worcester native Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Civello counts off push-ups during some training downtime.

When History Meets

omewhere in between the difficult modern-day training and the historical background of the United States militia is where the 181 thrive. It is not easy to glean what makes them so special, until you speak with the individuals that have the blue powder-horn coat of arms on their uniforms. While everyone has his or her own reason for joining the National Guard, or any military service, it is obvious the soldiers take the 181st Infantry, and what it stands for very seriously. “My freshman year of high school was when 9/11 happened,” said Gerardi. “It opened my eyes to what’s going on in the world and I knew this was something I could do.” While the history of the 181st goes back as far as pre-Revolutionary War, it most recently deployed in 2010 to Afghanistan as security to Provincial Reconstruction teams throughout Kabul. The battalion was awarded the Army Meritorious Unit Commendation for meritorious performance in counterinsurgency, support and combat operations in Afghanistan from October 2010-July 2011. The 181st has been active throughout the 2000s: in Cuba as continued on page 16

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part of the Joint Task Force Guantanamo, Joint Task Force Yankee in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and later throughout Iraq. “Enrollment is very high right now,” said Mavrelis. “Mostly because we have been consistent and provide training. With the level and intensity of the training that we do, guys want to come back.” That thought echoed throughout the scrappy Cape Cod forest and the halls of the armory on Plantation Street. No one kids around when it comes to the level of hard work and responsibility necessary in the National Guard, but the individuals believe in what they are doing and that is reflected in the unit’s enrollment numbers. “Every man has a passion, a hobby,” said Rodriguez. “Mine is the military. I do this because I enjoy it and when I stop enjoying it, I’ll find another hobby. The military molded me. My leadership style, my skill set, everything I’ve done so far, I got to reap those benefits. Everything I do at my work, that National Guard training comes into play. People trust you, they see that rank and they know that you’re trustworthy.” Reporter Joshua Lyford can be reached at 508-749-3166, ext. 325, or by email at Jlyford@worcestermagazine.com. Follow Josh on Twitter @Joshachusetts.

Maj. Daniel Laudato talks about the three day Expert Infantry Badge (EIB) test as soldiers look over maps of the orienteering course.

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Worcester’s Hanover Theatre recently hosted alternative 1980s pin-up prince Morrissey, and the post-punk poster child for PETA did not disappoint with a nearly two-hour long, 20-song set.

Before the show, while trying to procure my press pass for the evening, I was told all of the front row seats (including seats rented out on a yearly basis) were not available for this show. The first half hour featured a film of various movie and music clips from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. I decided to chew on a few cigarettes outside, where I ended up bumping into my old buddy, Pete DeGraff, who was with a friend of his from LiveNation looking to swap tickets to upgrade his seating. Not knowing I had an extra ticket for “the Golden Circle” (or whatever they call orchestra seating), I bumped my buddy up to the near front with me. Entering the theatre at the tail end of The New York Dolls’ “Looking For A Kiss,” we found our way to our seats. Suddenly, there were a small dozen or so people standing up against the stage. Imagine that — and at the Hanover Theatre. I knew this meant either “anarchy” or it was something already approved by Morrissey’s people at WM Entertainment. I ran down to the front and held my spot, second to the front of the stage. A moment later, a hundred or so fans followed suit, while chairs and people were tossed out of the way. Enter who seems to be everyone’s “main man” - Morrissey. The crowd went nuts. In all the years — decades — I have been a fan of The Smiths, Morrissey’s former outfit, I’d never been in the center of the belly of a Morrissey loving whale. After being bumped out of my spot, I stood and dealt with all the arms and hands waving in front of my face, while trying to snap a few shots of “Moz” (a nickname by which Morrissey’s trendy fans adoringly address him). After opening songs “Suedehead,” “Alma Matters” and “Ganglord,” the band broke into “Every Day is Like Sunday” — an old favorite of mine. There was this one girl who was completely tone-deaf and singing along to the lyrics to each song, so I decided to step back from the fanatics. Morrissey and the band played a lot of material off their new album, “World Peace is None of Your Business.” Honestly, I felt a little bit lost, as I was a fan of The Smiths. After the group’s break-up in 1987, outside of a couple of singles, I didn’t bother to pick up his debut solo album “Viva Hate” for nearly 27 years. “What She Said” came as a nice surprise and then another Smiths song, the riveting “Meat is Murder.” While the song played, the constant film backdrop against the stage turned into a gruesome sideshow of animal cruelty and mutilation at the hands of the meat slaughterhouses. At one point, there was a sweet little cow with its head in a vice grip, which tightened and tightened. It was a real tear-jerking moment, watching this backdrop film. Morrissey sang the song with his back to the crowd, getting down on his knees with his head in his hands, only to add more emphasis on people watching the movie and not him. He has also changed the lyrics around a bit over the years; originally, the chorus was “No, no, no, it is murder.” It has now been changed to “KFC is fucking murder.” The whole horror expose of the meat slaughterhouses, was captured on this night at the Hanover Theatre in its entirety and is up on YouTube. The night ended with the encore performance of “First of the Gang to Die,” where, fittingly, four different male stage-stormers were tossed from Morrissey’s propinquity like rag dolls. When the houselights turned on, I was elated to hear the speakers blasting “Death” by Klaus Nomi, his countertenor voice eloquently singing to the crowd, “Remember me, remember me, but ah forget my fate.” J U LY 2 , 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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ArtRaiser raises money, awareness for Sprinkler Factory Joshua Lyford

The Sprinkler Factory at 38 Harlow St. is one of Worcester’s finest galleries. Housed in what was - surprise, surprise - a former sprinkler factory, the tall ceilings and open space offer the perfect home to some the city’s best talent. The space held its first annual ArtRaiser fundraising event in June and the night was one to remember.

The fundraiser was held “in support of the Sprinkler Factory’s evolving mission to provide accessible exhibition space to the Worcester arts community and our expanding mission as a venue for the performing arts.” If attendance was any indicator, the event went off without a hitch and the crowd was as vast and varied as the art represented on the walls. “This is a particularly organic sort of space,” said Juliet Feibel, executive director of ArtsWorcester, who was on hand for the event. “Every place in the art scene has to be nimble and this space is a perfect example of that. “I look around and see so many people from our own exhibits and I see new names. It really speaks to how varied this is. There is no Worcester school, there is no Worcester

orthodox. The art represents that.” The gallery hosts exhibitions once a month and is a bit of a one-size-fits-all location. The exhibits of the past year have been as stylistically wide-ranging as art featured for the ArtRaiser. Lisa Barthelson’s “Climbing Trees, Making Forts” installation, the inclusive “Red: Material. Symbol. Emotion. Temperature” exhibit, Art Krauss’s “Language of a Dream,” and many more have been hosted by the Sprinkler Factory Gallery; the names that have been represented are a veritable who’s-who of Central Mass talent. “I hope people can feel that this is their place, this is for all of us to enjoy,” said Sprinkler Factory gallery manager Luis Fraire. “I think this is really for the benefit of the Worcester arts community. The space and history here really lends itself to that usage.” Those in attendance received a heart sticker upon paying the cover fee; the heart representing “a love of art, Worcester and its community” according to Fraire. In addition to the money earned by entry, there was a silent auction throughout the evening, as a huge collection of Worcester artists donated their art to the benefit of the space. Among the pieces donated were large-scale paintings, photographs, sculptures, drawings and everything in between. Art was donated by Lisa Barthelson, Susan Black, Karen Nunley, Stephanie Chubbuck, Peter Wise, Todd Deal,

Clockwise from top right: The art at Sprinkler Factory was not confined to its walls; Lou Swinand, Jonathan Finkelstein, Dolly Vazquez and Allen Fletcher; Don Hartmann and Jamie Johnston.

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Randy Shore and many other artists. Watching the waning light slink up the 24-foot-tall space walls as the sun receded into the night was something to behold, and the community appreciation of the varied pieces of art was awe-inspiring. Families, friends and a gigantic white dog marching to the beat of his own drum through the common area of the space were joined together by a mutual appreciation of art as the band Little Red & The Riders performed through the sun set.

“It’s a diverse show with individual work and a million different styles,” said Jamie Johnston, an artist and co-founder of the Worcester Artist Group. “More importantly, the cause is great.” Added artist Don Hartmann: “It’s very pro and it looks cohesive, it’s not random bullshit.” Reporter Joshua Lyford can be reached at 508-749-3166, ext. 325, or by email at Jlyford@worcestermagazine.com. Follow Josh on Twitter @Joshachusetts.

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Sharkmuffin brings unique blend of surf, pop and rock to The Firehouse Joshua Lyford

Sharkmuffin is a bold name and it takes a bold band to live up to it. Luckily, the musicians that took up the Sharkmuffin moniker are just that.

With a sound that bounces between grunge, hard rock, psychedelic, surf and everything in between, the Brooklynbased outfit doesn’t pull any punches. On July 9, Eastern Avenue’s Firehouse will host the band and it will be, presumably, a wild night to remember. Formed inside a Jersey Shore Beach House, Sharkmuffin’s two consistent members, Tarra Thiessen and Natalie Kirch, began an interesting career that is just getting started, and that oscillating-theme of sound actually makes a lot of sense when Thiessen explains it. “Natalie and I both love the early ‘90s stuff, Nirvana and Hole and also the girl groups from the 60s, like the Marvelettes. It’s kind of a combination of both of those,” she said. “I also love surf guitar. I had a Jeep Wrangler when I was living in New Jersey and my CD player was broken. This Ventures CD got stuck in it, so I had to choose between crappy pop radio or The Ventures. I only listened to The Ventures for a couple summers and got into surf guitar riffs.” Thiessen and Kirch, who have been the sole consistent members of the band (with a revolving door of drummers), got a special surprise in the form of Patty Schemel, the drummer for one of the band’s inspirations, Hole. Schemel recorded the drum work on their upcoming, full-length release, “Chartreuse,” which comes out on Aug. 7. “She emailed us to say that she was available and I just freaked out,” said

Thiessen. “I didn’t even think it was real. I was like, ‘Wait, how could this even happen?’ It was really, really cool to work with her. She was great, she was nice and she’s an awesome drummer. It was a great experience.” Chartreuse just so happens to be Thiessen and Kirch’s favorite color, and the album art pays a sort of homage to the long list of drummers the band has had since its inception.

face, but there are a couple songs that are a bit slower.” Naturally, the name is a talking point. What exactly is a shark muffin and how did the name come about? “It’s actually kind of boring,” said Thiessen. “When I was in college, I had two bands. One was called Slutmuffin, which was like a parody band of Kesha and other pop artists.

couldn’t get rid of it after we started.” “There was a period of time where we thought, ‘What could shark muffin be slang for?’” she added. “Could it be a surfer that is breakfast for a shark? When a shark has breakfast, does he eat a shark muffin? It could be a cute girl who plays pool really well.” Sharkmuffin will be riffing through The PHOTO SUBMITTED

“On the cover is me and [Kirch] and all the drummers we’ve ever played with,” said Thiessen. “It’s still that garage punk feel like our EPs, but some of the songs are more guitar heavy. There are more layers, there’s a lot more guitars and I experimented a lot on some of the tracks. It’s all pretty in your

The drummer in that band didn’t like the singer, they were really annoyed with each other. The drummer wanted me to start another band called Pool Sharks with her, I wrote all the songs in that one. When I first started Sharkmuffin, it was just a way to combine the other two band names and we

Firehouse, on Eastern Avenue, with Lost Boy and Dot Gov Thursday, July 9 at 8 p.m. Reporter Joshua Lyford can be reached at 508-749-3166, ext. 325, or by email at Jlyford@worcestermagazine.com. Follow Josh on Twitter @Joshachusetts. J U LY 2 , 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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Spencer Country Inn checks in as average Emma Smith

Having lived in Worcester County all my life, I’ve been to The Spencer Country Inn on numerous occasions — weddings, bridal showers, baby showers — and never had a bad meal or experience. Situated along Route 9, just over the Spencer line from Leicester, the Spencer Country Inn is a quick drive from Worcester, has plenty of parking and rests on a beautiful piece of property.

Stopping in early on a Friday night, the dining room was empty, save for a lone couple in the corner. The small room, with windows along the two outside walls and a bar, is bright and what you may expect of an “inn.” We were seated a couple of tables away

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by the windows, and after our server filled our water glasses, he went through the specials with us. While we perused the menu, we snacked on cheese spread and an assortment of crackers. The menu at The Spencer County Inn is basic, with pasta, seafood, beef and chicken dishes. We made our decisions rather quickly, so by the time our server returned, we were ready with our orders. I chose the lobsterstuffed baked haddock special ($16.95). This came with a choice of potato (I went with boiled red potatoes) and choice of vegetable, spinach and mushrooms (or just mushrooms). Alex went with the New York Strip with French fries and mushrooms ($16.95), and Samantha rounded out the ordering with the Queen Cut Prime Rib with French fries ($15.95) and the spinach and mushrooms. Each of our meals came with a house salad and rolls to start. The small house salads were basic, with lettuce, a tomato wedge, cucumber slice and red onions and green pepper rings. The “house dressing,” a creamy Italian, was tangy; the blue cheese dressing creamy with hearty chucks of blue cheese throughout. The warm rolls, served with butter, were not of the home-made variety, and seemed a bit overheated.

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While eating, we took in the hodgepodge of decorations around the room - from an old stuffed horse with two legs, to swords, to wooden boxes, to stuffed a partridge and duck, all displayed along the beams, there was plenty to see and comment on. Our meals seemed to take more time than usual to arrive, and considering the lack of clientele in the dining room, we were a bit surprised, but once we received our meals, we were even more surprised that our vegetable was not spinach and mushrooms as we expected, but spinach and tomatoes. The Queen Cut Prime Rib was a good size and had plenty of thick-cut seasoned French fries. Although cooked to medium, as requested, it was not allowed to rest long enough, making it on the dry side, and the lack of seasoning made it a bit bland. The New York Strip was a good cut of meat, cooked to medium, but also could have used

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some seasoning. The French fries were of the typical frozen variety and on the cold side. The lobster-stuffed baked haddock was a good portion size, smothered in a cream sauce. The haddock was on the dry side and laid on a bed of stuffing with very few pieces of lobster, cuts of broccoli, zucchini and red peppers. It was quite possibly the strangest stuffing I’ve ever had. The boiled red potato was cut in three, and with a little butter and salt, turned out to be the better part of the potato choices. As we were finishing up our meals, other groups were being seated around us. As we heard the specials listed again and again, we noticed our server had not mentioned to us that Fish & Chips were one of the specials offered that night (which Alex may have chosen over the steak). With about five tables now with customers, we waited patiently for our server to return with our bill for the evening. Our total, before tip, came to $59.76, and although an average price for a family of three to go out to eat, the meal was disappointing.

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The Wonder Bar is back in business. Closed since April last year, the funky little bar/restaurant on Shrewsbury Street with the instantly recognizable sign out front is under new ownership, with Frank Prizio and his family taking over the spot previously owned by Bob Dagnello. As reported online by Worcester Magazine

earlier this week at worcestermagazine.com, Prizio, whose mother owns the Regatta Deli on Lake Ave., is feeling the pressure of giving the locals what they’ve come to know and love about the Wonder Bar — namely, awesome pizza and a cool place to get together. Prizio is being helped by his sister, Angela Demake, and a staff of about eight to 10 full- and part-timers. The restaurant opened earlier this week and will be open Thursday night, July 2 during Worcester’s Independence Day celebration at East Park. Why not do dinner at the Wonder Bar before catching the fireworks? You may want to make reservations, as Prizio said he was fielding requests before the restaurant opened. Tell ’em Worcester Magazine sent you!

OLD MEETS NEW

If the name of the new executive chef at Cyprian Keyes Golf Club in Boylston sounds familiar, there’s a good reason. Paul Wilson was cooking things up for the club from 2004-2005. Well, guess what? He’s baaack. Wilson’s resume lists him as a “award-winning culinary professional with 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry.” So where has Wilson been since his day at Cyprian Keyes? According to his resume, he had stints as executive chef at the Worcester Country Club in Worcester and Pepper’s Fine Catering in Northborough. He was also an account manager with Performance Food Group in Springfield, and most recently a culinary instructor at Shriver Job Corps in Devens.

krave Raising a glass to wine everywhere

A Resurgence of Rosé Al Vuona If I were to pick a terrific warm weather wine you can bet rose would be on that list. Rosé, also known as Rosato in Italian and Rosado in Spanish-speaking countries, is a type of wine that incorporates some of the color from the grape skins, but not enough to qualify it as a full blown red wine. The limited time the grape skin and juice have together during fermentation in no way diminishes the quality of a well-made rose. In fact, this wine is once again growing in popularity. Rosé wines can be made still, semi-sparkling or sparkling with a wide range of sweetness levels. These wines are produced from a variety of grapes found all around the globe. Many wine lovers wanting to take a break from big, bold red wines find rose to be the perfect alternative. What’s more, rose wine pairs well with food. Three rosé wines I recently tasted have summer written all over them. This includes the Noble Hill Mourvedre Rosé 2013 and the Boschendal Le Grande Pavillon non-vintage Brut Rosé, both from South Africa, and the Masciarelli 2014 Villa Gemma Cerasuolo D’Abruzzo from Italy. The Noble Hill Rosé with its soft pink color has aromas of strawberry, watermelon and currants; a lightbodied wine that captures your attention with its crisp, dry finish. This wine is best served slightly chilled and

sells for around ten dollars. If you love sparkling wines then the Le Grand Pavillon NV Brut Rosé is a wonderful choice. This award-winning wine with its tropical fruit flavors is terrific on its own or when paired with seafood and chicken dishes. The price of this wine is about $15. Last but not least is the Masciarelli 2014 Villa Gemma Cerasulol D’Abruzzo Rosé from Italy. Made from the Montepulciano grape this wine is light red in color with flavors that are reminiscent of sour cherry, pomegranate and violets. Put a nice chill on this one then sick back and enjoy. It retails for between $14-$16. As I mentioned earlier rosé wines can be served as an aperitif, but are versatile enough to complement a wide range of foods. I especially love a chilled rosé with a big tossed salad. The combination just seems perfect for OF THE WEEK warm weather dining. Frescobaldi, 2012 Pomino Needless to say, I’m Bianco Benefizio Riserva. very excited about this renewed interest in rosé Bright gold color with ripe wines. It’s like falling in tropical fruit. Good acidity love all over again. and a clean, well balanced finish. $32.

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Ted’s not so excellent adventure Jim Keogh

I rarely look forward to sequels, but “Ted 2” was an exception. The first “Ted” was simply the funniest movie of 2012, with more laughs per minute than a Donald Trump presidential announcement. It only stood to reason that Seth MacFarlane would mine even more comic gold from the talking teddy bear with the Masshole attitude.

I’m going to lay this out as bluntly Ted himself would: “Ted 2” sucks. It’s too long, too plot heavy, and only sporadically funny. The movie plays like a bunch of repurposed “Family Guy” outtakes that didn’t make it past the censors, leaving MacFarlane to ensure they found a home in his movie — lots of race jokes, lots of gay jokes, lots of weed jokes, and at least one rolling-aroundin-spilled-semen joke. And all of this wrapped around an earnest story of Ted’s legal fight to be recognized as a person rather than a piece of property, one that invokes the Dred Scott decision and references the whipping of Kunta Kinte in “Roots.” In a lighthearted way, of course. “Ted 2” has kept the familiar characters with a few alterations. Ted (voiced by MacFarlane) is now married to fellow grocery store cashier Tami-Lynn (Jessica Barth). He still fires up the bong with best buddy John (Mark Wahlberg) and they kill time by making up lyrics to the “Law & Order” theme. When Ted and Tami-Lynn decide to have a baby, John and Ted unsuccessfully try to harvest Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s sperm in a gag that would have been much funnier if it hadn’t already been featured in the trailer. John eventually volunteers to provide the sperm but has an accident with other men’s samples at the fertility clinic (see above), also

depicted in the trailer. Revealing too much in an advertisement to get people in the door is the kind of tactic lesser comedies employ, and “Ted 2” unfortunately is one of them. MacFarlane truly miscalculates by centering the movie on Ted’s quest for personhood, which includes two separate courtroom scenes involving two different attorneys making closing arguments (Amanda Seyfried as Samantha, a weedloving junior attorney arguing her first case, and Morgan Freeman as a master litigator). Much of this is entirely laugh-free and has no real impact other than to prompt a thought about what Mel Brooks would have done with the same material in his hey-day. At nearly two hours “Ted 2” is so overstuffed that it recycles the first movie’s kidnapping theme, with the same creepy Giovanni Ribisi character pursuing Ted on behalf of Hasbro to cut him open and learn the secret of what makes the toy come to life. Ribisi’s quest ends in a chase scene at New York’s Comic Con, which reveals little more than the fact that The Tick and Commander Worf have turned into major assholes. My favorite parts of “Ted 2” are not the set pieces, but the throwaway lines. A scene inside an improv club where Ted and John yell out sad prompts to the hapless actors on stage (9-11! Robin Williams! Robin Williams on 9-11!) is subversively hilarious. There are also two — count ’em two! — references to the relatively obscure Harrison Ford film “Regarding Henry,” a nod to “Jurassic Park” with a field of growing marijuana substituting for a field of roaming dinosaurs, and a remark about the size of Amanda Seyfried’s saucer eyes that offers an unfavorable comparison to a certain hissing “Lord of the Rings” character. Give Seyfried credit — she went all in on this one. I wanted to like this movie and kept hoping it would pull out of its tailspin to become the summer’s great comedy. The audience I watched it with seemed just as eager to be entertained, though as the thing dragged on I could sense them, like Wahlberg in the clinic, slip sliding away.

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Niki Luparelli and Dapper Dan Burke. Join Niki Luparelli, Dapper Dan Burke, and Bentley Joe on Upright Bass as they play your favorite Vintage Jazz and Retro Pop classics outside under the sun and stars. Reservations can be made by calling (508) 754-2000. This night and the first Thursday of the month through September. No cover. 6-9 p.m. CERES Bistro at Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St. 508-7542000. Beatles For Sale the Tribute. Back by popular demand! Beatles For Sale returns to Oakham, MA on Thursday, July 2nd at 6:30pm for a free outdoor concert on the common. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Hear all your favorite Beatle hits and Beatle B-sides performed completely live by New England’s #1 Beatles Tribute band, Beatles For Sale! A splendid time is guaranteed for all! This program is supported in part by a grant from the Oakham Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Free. 6:30-8 p.m. Oakham Town Common Gazebo, Corner of Maple St./ Coldbrook Road, Oakham. Jeff Mac Jam Session. 7-11 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508926-8877. Summer Concert Series. Gather on the lawn for our annual sunset Summer Concert Series and help us celebrate the 30th year of music on Fruitlands_ outdoor stage! This year we welcome back the Concord Band, a group of 65 musicians from 40 area towns who have been performing since 1959. This year, Concord Band will treat concert-goers to a deep roster of timeless music, including pieces memorializing historic events, show tunes, holiday favorites and more. The July 30th concert will bring back another group that is quickly becoming a concert tradition: The Love Dogs. With its mix of jazz and jive, this energetic band brings the crowd to its feet every year. Black Marmot will close the summer on Thursday, August 6. Delight in the infectious folk rock tunes. Experimenting with ukulele, complicated harmonies, and even the addition of the rare bass VI, Black Marmot is bound to cast a spell over one and all. When you come: Music begins at 7:15PM Admission is $10/ car for Museum Members, $15/car for Nonmembers Season discount passes are available: $50 Members, $75 Nonmembers; pick any 6 concerts to attend. If you have any concerts left on last seasons’ pass it will work for this season too! Bring your blanket, lawn chairs, and picnic basket, or purchase food from one of our food vendors. Beer and wine available on site. The Museum Galleries and Wayside Visitor Center are open until 7PM. Concert admission price includes entry after 5PM Weekly Themes: June 18; The Blue and the Grey (150th anniversary of end of Civil War) Strawberries and Champagne June 25; A Winter for Summer (Music from Concord Band Holiday Pops) July 2; America the Beautiful July 9; From Broadway to Hollywood and Annual Picnic Basket Contest July 16; Dancing Under the Stars July 23; A Summer Retrospective The Love Dogs: July 30, 7PM The Love Dogs have become another favorite summer tradition at Fruitlands. Come and dance to the energetic mix of ia pec iathelovedogs.com Ser ecl!pe pS erm jazzuand always am crowd cil!al! Black Marmot: S m m S erpleaser! um Sjive: um

August 6, 7PM Once again Black Marmot will be delivering infectious folk tunes at our final concert. See more at blackmarmotband.com $10/car Museum Members, $15/car Nonmembers. 7-9 p.m. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-456-3924 or fruitlands.org The Bubbleheads’ Annual Fireworks Party. Join us for our yearly 4th Bash @ Ralph’s Tavern on Shooby St & cash in on the best view of the “Boom Booms” Always a great hang! It’s Free. 7-11 p.m. Ralph’s Tavern, 113 Shrewsbury St.

102 Green St. 508-459-8702 or find them on Facebook. Nashville Recording Artist, Lance Stinson w/ The Iceman. Followed by a country-themed karaoke session (12:00am). Order tickets via Eventbrite. Lance is based out of, Lumber City, GA but tours nationally. Lance describes his music as a combination of musical influences he had growing up in Southeast Georgia. His love for Country Legends such as Hank Williams, Conway Twitty, Merle Haggard to 80’s Rockers Def Leppard and Poison, which gave him a taste

Looking for some Independence Day fun? Head to Shrewsbury’s Dean Park, 785 Main St., Saturday, July 4 from noon to 4 p.m.. There will be a DJ, cookout inflatable amusements, face painting and a decorated bike and doll carriage parade for children 10 and under at 12:30 p.m. A wristband for the inflatables is $8. Food is cash only. For more information, visit shrewsburyma.gov/parkrec, email parkrec@shrewsburyma.gov or call 508-841-8503.

Thirsty Thursday Open Mic Night @ Dark Horse Tavern with Mark & Wibble. Calling all fellow musicians & artists alike! Join us down at the Dark Horse & bring your Guitars, Banjos, Mandolins, Trumpets & Xylophones & let’s have some fun :) Showcasing REAL live local music & talent! To RSVP a time slot in advance please send your name/time slot you’d like and e-mail (optional) to darkhorseopenmic@ yahoo.com. To all other players that want to come up to jam and don’t want to RSVP... there will be a sign-up sheet so you get to play your tunes accordingly, so don’t fret (no pun intended). Here are the times: 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 Free. 7-10 p.m. Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-764-1100 or find them on Facebook. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 7:30 p.m.-midnight Hirosaki Prime, 1121 Grafton St. 508-926-8700. Big Jon Short. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Fred Ellsworth. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra. Alton Baggett will conduct the orchestra in a program of classical, Broadway, and patriotic music. There will be fireworks to accompany the 1812 Overture and Sousa marches. Monica Hatch will be the vocal soloist and Bobbie Chase will be the announcer. The concert will also be broadcast on Monday, July 6 at 9 PM by Nick Chase on WCUW Radio, 91.3 FM. Rain date is Sunday, July 5. free but donations accepted. 8-10 p.m. Cristoforo Columbo Park (East Park), Shrewsbury St. and Fantasia Dr. 508-754-1234. Night Train. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Audio Wasabi - Hosted by Brian Chaffee. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Classic Rock Karaoke. Looking for something a little different ? Primo’s Rock and Sports Bar at 102 Green St gives a new twist to Thirsty Thursday! Classic rock videos and Karaoke hosted by one of the areas best Karaoke DJ’s : DJ Matty J...kitchen open for $5 bar menu until 10pm, patio open weather permitting. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Primos Lounge,

for what he calls kick-in-the-teeth-country. I love a story song, something that when you hear the song, listeners can identify with the words. Whether it’s about good times, hanging with your buddies and drinking a beer or having your heart broken. My music will always reflect who I am and where I am from. Website: lancestinson.net $10 in advance and at the door! 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-3631888 or find them on Facebook. Karaoke with DJ Curtis. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. Live Band Karaoke with Fingercuff $1000 Contest. Angry Idol 5 is back! You could win $1000! Live Band Karaoke has over 300 songs to choose from. Come sing with a live band and unleash your inner Rock God! Visit www.loveshackmusic.com for more info. 9 p.m.-midnight Angry Ham’s Garage Restaurant & Pub, 2 Beacon St., Framingham. loveshackmusic.com Metal Thursday CCLXXIX: Hail Nothing, Rum Ham, Deathstate, Graveborn. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Soul Panacea, Mmere Dane Group, William Thompson Funk Experiment. 21 plus find them on Facebook. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Tom Williamson. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. College Night w DJ Xkaliber. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Lance Stinson, Nashville Recording Artist. Lance Stinson’s song “Taillights & Dust” ranked #1 on the New Country Artist Top 40 Countdown for four weeks(July-August 2014). Of the total 18 weeks it was on the Top 40 chart, it charted the Top 10 for 14 weeks. Lance currently has another single, “Whiskey”, climbing the New Country Artist Top 40 chart. It debuted at #30 on 9/22/14. As of 1/24/15, it is still climbing the charts and ranked #3. Lance was named Artists of the Month by Georgia-Country.com for October 2014. Lance hopes that his music will provide a new means for him to give back to his community.

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Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat. Let Dr. Nat start your weekend with jazz, swing, blues, soul, samba, R&B, Broadway, original songs about Worcester, and other surprises, such as special guest vocalists and instrumentalists. Dancers welcome! Ask about Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat (TFIDN) menu bargains in the cabaret room! No cover charge, tips appreciated. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030 or natneedle.com Bill McCarthy’s Friday After Work Party at Plaza Azteca! Since the 1980’s, Bill McCarthy has performed with and fronted such bands as: The Zones, The RefleXion, The Bill McCarthy Band, McCarthy & Mullet, and McCarthy & Fullerton. He has performed at Mechanics Hall, Washburn Hall, The Worcester Auditorium, and The Centrum and has opened for: The Drifters, The Marvelettes, and Beatlemania. Bill was voted: “Best Solo Artist: 2001” by the Worcester Phoenix’ Peoples Poll, and, over the years, has been nominated “Best Male Vocalist,” “Hardest Working Act,” and “Lifetime Achievement Award” by the Worcester PULSE and Worcester Magazine. He has been the voice of many local New England and national radio and television commercial characters as well as writing and performing one of the last Spag’s jingles. Having the ability to “mold his voice” to whatever artist he’s covering -- be it Elvis Costello or Elvis Presley, Tom Petty or James Taylor, John Lennon or Billy Joel -- Bill keeps his performances fresh and never fails to please his audience! Free. 6-9 p.m. Plaza Azteca, 539 Lincoln

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Jazz Saxophone Lessons for Beginners. Anyone can learn to play the saxophone! In this course, you will learn how to do the following: how to purchase a saxophone, correct breathing, embouchure and mouthpiece techniques, sax care and repair, long tones, fingering charts, scales and chords, playing tips, learn to read music, and playing in an ensemble. Your level of proficiency depends on your determination, the amount of time invested, and the amount of your natural ability. These traits work together to determine your success. Learning to play the saxophone, especially jazz saxophone, is an adventure that you can enjoy the rest of your life. One of the greatest joys of this experience is knowing you can learn more about the instrument, the music, and yourself, every day that you practice. $169. Noon-3 p.m. Quinsigamond Community College, 25 Federal St. 508-751-7900 or trainnow.qcc.edu Free Butch Bazillion Show. Every Saturday & Sunday ~ 1-5 PM Free Butch Bazillion Show Playing Your Favorite Rock & Pop Hits Free. 1-5 p.m. Kimball Farm, 400 Littleton Road, Westford. 978-486-3891 or find them on Facebook. Beatles For Sale the Tribute. Beatles For Sale returns to Gardner, MA for the first time in over 3 years! Come celebrate the 4th of July with us at Gardner’s beautiful Monument Park bandstand. Free outdoor concert! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Hear all your favorite Beatle hits and Beatle B-sides performed completely live by New England’s #1 Beatles Tribute band, Beatles For Sale! A splendid time is guaranteed for all! Rain date: Wednesday, July 8th Free. 6-8 p.m. Monument Park Bandstand, Park and Central St.s, Gardner. 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 Andy Cummings. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

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4th of July with DJ Norm. 4th July Party 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-439-9314. FBW: Sindependence Day Tea Party! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Live Bands. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051. 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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Free Butch Bazillion Show. Every Saturday & Sunday ~ 1-5 PM Free Butch Bazillion Show Playing Your Favorite Rock & Pop Hits Free. 1-5 p.m. Kimball Farm, 400 Littleton Road, Westford. 978-486-3891 or find them on Facebook.

Fireworks? Yeah, Worcester’s got fireworks - and not just at City Council meetings. Head to Cristoforo Colombo Park (East Park) Thursday, July 2 for the city’s annual Independence Day celebration. The park opens at 3 p.m. with Kids Korner activities and food vendors. A ceremonial flag raising is at 7:40 p.m., followed by the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra at 8. Fireworks will start around 9:30. More information may be found at destinationworcester.org.

Lou Borelli Jazz Concert. Lou Borelli Octet plays mostly original arrangements from the Dave Pell Octet, one of the bands credited with the creation of the West Coast Jazz scene in the 1950’s. Shorty Rogers and Marty Paich were the first arrangers to showcase the unique sound of this group. We are honored to play these arrangements as a tribute to Don Fagerquist, a Worcester born trumpet player, who went out to the West Coast to play with the great bands of his time. Free. 3-7 p.m. Castle Restaurant, 1230 Main St., Leicester. 508-752-6213. 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 (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box) Network * Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty different musicians regularly support my open mic nights all are friendly and supportive -- and many are: * Former or Currently Signed Recording Artists * Award-Winning Pro’s or Semi-Pro’s * Regularly Gigging Paid-Performers * Published Songwriters * Recording Studio Owner/Operators * Combinations of any and/or all of the above. To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free! 6-9 p.m. Plaza Azteca, 539 Lincoln St. The Kirouac/Gallant Project. Part of the Pinecroft 2015 Music Series. Outdoors, weather-permitting. Otherwise will be held inside the

restaurant. Dan Kirouac and Mike Gallant were part of the central MA band Fourth Gear. Here they deliver much of their old song list duet-style. More info: dankirouac.com free. 6-8 p.m. Pinecroft Dairy, 555 Prospect St., West Boylston. 508-853-0717 or find them on Facebook. Douglas Banks & The Double D’s. Dance2Swing. Douglas Banks & The Double D’s. Swingin Sunday’s Leominster Elks Dance2Swing 134 North Main St. Leominster MA 01453 6:30pm ~ Beginner Group Swing Dance Lesson. 7:30pm ~ Douglas Banks & The Double D’s. Admission $14. Singles and Couples Always Welcome.. Please invite your friends, They will be glad you did. For Wicked Easy Directions:Visit our web-site dance2swing.com Coming Up: Sunday July 12th The Twang Busters Sunday July 19th The Love Dogs Sunday July 26th The Buzztones Rhythm Review $14.. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Leominster Elks Lodge 1237, 134 N. Main St., Leominster. 978-728-4533 or dance2swing.com Funky Jazz Jam Sundays. 21 plus First, and Third Sundays! More info on Facebook. Free. 7-11 p.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508799-0629. Fare Thee Well: Celebrating the Grateful Dead. Select Showcase Cinemas locations, in partnership with Fathom Events, Peter Shapiro, and Madison House are thrilled to bring Fare Thee Well: Celebrating 50 Years of Grateful Dead to the big screen for an unprecedented live three-night cinema event on July 3, 4, and 5. Each concert will be uniquely different as Hart, Kreutzmann, Lesh and Weir will be joined by renowned musicians Trey Anastasio, Jeff Chimenti, and Bruce Hornsby. $16. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blackstone Valley 14: Cinema de Lux, 70 Worcester Providence Tpke, Millbury. 508-853-4000 or showcasecinemas.com SnowGoons. 21 plus, find them on Facebook. 8 p.m.-1 a.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 <I>worcesterjazzcollective.com<P>. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978345-5051.

and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@ verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) Network * Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty different musicians regularly support my open mic nights all are friendly and supportive -- and many are: * Former or Currently Signed Recording Artists * Award-Winning Pro’s or Semi-Pro’s * Regularly Gigging Paid-Performers * Published Songwriters * Recording Studio Owner/Operators * Combinations of any and/or all of the above. To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350 or find them on Facebook. Pete Towler. 8-11 p.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-3046044. 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. Ellmeno Beat, Victoria Leigh. 21 plus, find them on Facebook. 9-11 p.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. 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.

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Adam Travis Soul, Micah Scott, Fern. 21 plus, find them on Facebook. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Jazz Bones Music Concert. The Jazz Bones Presents a music concert of light jazz and swing on Wednesday July 8th at 7:00pm at the Gazebo at the Asa Waters Mansion,123 Elm St, Millbury MA with a rain date is July 15th. This unique trombone ensemble has arrangements written for five part harmony. Whether they are playing a hard swing, fast jazz or a sweet ballad, this ensemble is backed by a first class rhythm section and is a real crowd pleaser free. 7-8:30 p.m. Asa Waters >Monday 6 Mansion, Gazebo, 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855. Blue Mondays. Guitarist/Singer Nate Flecha plays the blues every Wednesday Night Open Mic/Local Musician’s Showcase Monday. Free. 7-9 p.m. starlite, 39 Hamilton St., Southbridge. 772-402- w/ Bill McCarthy @ Guiseppe’s. To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook Bill 8777 or find them on Facebook. Open Mic/Open Decks. Sign up is at 7pm for half hour or less slots McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another Use our PA system, Mics, controller and sound tech Anything is welcome! great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@ 21plus Free. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) Network * Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty different musicians regularly >Tuesday 7 support my open mic nights all are friendly and supportive -- and many Music Together - Music and Movement - Early Childhood are: * Former or Currently Signed Recording Artists * Award-Winning Pro’s or Semi-Pro’s * Regularly Gigging Paid-Performers * Published Mommy & Me Classes. Have some summer fun making music Songwriters * Recording Studio Owner/Operators * Combinations of with Pakachoag. Our W. Boylston Summer Sampler is a great way any and/or all of the above. To check the schedules and open slots visit to get a taste of our School year Music Together program. We’ll be Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free! 7:30-10:30 p.m. singing, clapping, playing with the drums and shakers, dancing around (informally) with the music. Summer samplers are also offered in Sterling Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-393-4405 and Auburn. $60 / $45 for siblings. 9:30-10:15 a.m. First Congregational or find them on Facebook. Church-Pakachoag Music School satellite location, Lower Hall, 26 Central Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 8 p.m.-midnight Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-764-1100. St., West Boylston. 508-791-8159. Karaoke. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508Vertigo Trivia Game Show - Free to Enter. Vertigo hits 304-6044. Shrewsbury Street! This is not your typical pub trivia! An eight Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978round interactive team event, complete with visual, audio, and 345-5051. other specialty rounds that are anything but boring! Prizes for the top finishers, and fun for all who participate. The host, formerly a contestant on ABC’s I Survived A Japanese Game Show, has been hosting trivia competitions for over seven years, and has recently ADC Performance Center (@ The Artist Development started Vertigo to bring a jolt to the often dry, slow moving pub Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900 or adcmusic.com trivia nights in Central Mass. Teams will have a blast facing topics ranging from all areas of the knowledge spectrum! Visit and ‘Like’ the Anna Maria College, 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton. 508-849-3300 or annamaria.edu 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 ArtsWorcester, “Random Payoffs” by Bob O’Donnell, Wednesdays, come out for a night of fun competition and great food! Free. 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through July 8; One More, Thursdays, Vintage Grille, 346 Shrewsbury St. 508-752-0558 or vertigotrivia.com Fridays, Saturdays, through July 11; “Cropped” by Susan Paciello, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, July 8 - Oct. 9. Hours: Tuesday Open Mic Night @ Greendale’s Pub with Bill McCarthy Local Musicians Showcase! To check the schedules closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour $7-10 for tea. 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or asawaters.org Assumption College: Emmanuel d’Alzon Library, 500 Salisbury St. 508-767-7272 or assumption.edu Booklovers’ Gourmet, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or er3.com Clark University: Schiltkamp Gallery, 92 Downing St. 508793-7349. Clark University: Traina Center for the Arts, 92 Downing St. clarku.edu 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 508-793-7113 or clarku.edu Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: Free for galler. 310 High St., Clinton. 978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or aorgallery.com College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross.edu Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 or danforthmuseum.org EcoTarium, Wild Music: Experience the Sounds and Songs of Life, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sept. 6; Soundtastic Saturdays, Saturdays, through Sept. 5; 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; $10 for children ages 2-18, college students with IDs & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special program. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org Fisher Museum Harvard Forest, 324 N. Main St., Petersham. 978-724-3302 or harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-midnight Wednesday, closed Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove St., Fitchburg. 978-345-1157 or fitchburghistory. fsc.edu Fitchburg State University: Hammond Hall, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. fitchburgstate.edu Framed in Tatnuck, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 1099 Pleasant St. 508-770-1270 or framedintatnuck.com Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-4563924 or fruitlands.org Gallery of African Art, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Donations accepted. 62 High St., Clinton. 978-265-4345 or 978-598-5000x12 or galleryofafricanart.org Highland Artist Group, 113 Highland St. highlandartistgroup.com Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org Museum of Russian Icons, Byzantium to Russia, Tuesdays,

Blackstone Valley 14: Cinema de Lux takes part in a once-in-a-lifetime event, screening “Fare Thee Well: Celebrating 50 Years of Grateful Dead” as part of a live, three-night cinematic spectacle July 3, 4 and 5. Sunday’s show starts at 8 p.m. The cost is $16. For more information, visit showcasecinemas.com. 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, Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. 508-4852580 or postroadartcenter.com Preservation Worcester, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 10 Cedar St. 508-754-8760 or preservationworcester.org Prints and Potter Gallery: American Arts and Crafts Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 142 Highland St. 508-752-2170 or printsandpotter.com

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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 Rollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: free. 633 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or rollstoneartists.com Salisbury Mansion, Hours: closed Sunday - Wednesday, 1-8:30 p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 40 Highland St. 508-7538278 or worcesterhistory.org SAORI Worcester Freestyle Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow St. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester.com Sprinkler Factory, Loom in Essence, Sunday - Sunday. Admission: FRE. 38 Harlow St. sprinklerfactory.com Taproot Bookstore, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 1200 West Boylston St. 508853-5083 or TaprootBookstore.com Tatnuck Bookseller & Cafe, Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 18 Lyman St., Westborough. 508-366-4959 or tatnuck.com The Foster Gallery, 51 Union St. 508-397-7139 or thefostergallery. com Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum, Hours: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. 21 Prichard St., Fitchburg. 978-342-2809 or 978-297-4337 or topfunaviation.com Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12 Adults, $9 Seniors & $7 Youth, Free to Members & Children under. 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org

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Worcester Art Museum, Africa’s Children of Arms, Through Sept. 20; Art Since the Mid-20th Century, Through Dec. 31; Nagasawa Rosetsu, Bamboo, Through Aug. 9; Samurai: Japanese myth and tradition in the contemporary imagination, Through Sept. 6; Sunday Tours, Sundays, through June 26; Art Cart!, Wednesdays, through Aug. 26. 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, 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; WHM is a Blue Star Museum, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sept. 7. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 30 Elm St. 508-753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org Worcester Public Library, Hours: 1:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655 or worcpublib.org WPI: George C. Gordon Library, 100 Institute Road. wpi.edu

lectures >Thursday 2

Socialism 2015 Conference. Join Worcester and Boston activists traveling to the Socialism 2015 Conference in Chicago this July! Four days of radical politics, debate, and entertainment July 2 to 5, 2015 Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago Socialism 2015 is a four-day conference bringing together hundreds of socialists and radical activists from around the country to take part in discussions Attention all A**holes! Don’t miss what is sure to be the bash of the summer with The Flock Of A**holes annual 4th bash with the annual Deep Six 4th bash. That’s right, two great bands join forces for one crazy night Friday, July 3 at Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St., Worcester. The cost is $7, and the fun goes from 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Narragansett will be giving out some free Flock t-shirts, so get there early. For more information visit facebook.com/jimmy.dangelo.104 or facebook.com/ groupsTheFlockOfAssholes. Or you can email egodin@aol.com or call 508-363-1888.

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WORCESTER BRAVEHEARTS PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Name: Austin Cave Hometown: Southborough Number: 30 Position: Pitcher School: College of the Holy Cross Major: Undecided, probably Biology

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What do you do when you aren’t playing baseball? When I’m not playing baseball I’m watching it, I’d say, especially with the College World Series coming up and college baseball coming to an end, and professional baseball following that. And if not that, I’d say, checking up on my buddies to see how they’re doing. What’s one thing most people don’t know about you? I’d say I’m a good dancer. You’re lucky if you get to see it. What are you looking forward to about this summer? We get to travel to a few great ballparks – we just went to Brockton the other day and it’s a great place. It’s exciting to travel around and play against great competition and see some great ballparks. What’s your proudest moment as a baseball player? I’d say being a part of a winning team. Throughout my life – Holy Cross and high school as well – we made the playoffs. Being able to play with some great guys, guys who have been drafted, it’s always great to pick up notes and tips from those guys. It’s definitely a positive experience when you get to play with great players, and they have a lot to offer and are always humble. Who is the most influential person in your life? Personally, I’d say my father. He’s played a big role, always pushed me. He always comes to the games. Baseball-wise I look up to Tyler Beede. I used to play against him. I model my some of my mechanics after him. I met him and he was a great guy. He’s a great influence. about Marxism, working-class history, and the debates and strategies for organizing today. Every year, the Socialism conferences aims to be a place where activists can share lessons from their struggles from the boycott, divestment and sanction campaign for Palestine to the fight for LGBT liberation, from the Fight for 15 to the struggle to stop the destruction of the planet, the fight against racism, and more. With well over 100 meetings, the weekend will feature left-wing authors and thinkers discussing the debates on the left today, as well as meetings on the hidden history of working-class and socialist struggles. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, 2233 South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Chicago. socialismconference.org

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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. Stage Time Comedy Show - Saturdays, Saturday, April 12 Sunday, September 27. $10. 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 WATER ST., 65 Water St. Call 508-926-8353. 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 Pasture Prime Players Present: Box of Clowns in “Mom?”: A Comedy of Mourners - Wednesday, July 8. Pasture Prime Players, Inc. is delighted to present Box of Clowns, a new physical theatre company from Portland, Oregon performing their newest show, “Mom?”: A Comedy of Mourners. Out of a trunk come the clown siblings Victoria, Frank, and Mango. They have brought with them the ashes of their dear, departed mother whose last wish was to be scattered across the void. The show is filled with acrobatics, slapstick and mischievous antics; all for dear, old Mom. While clinging desperately to their memories, the three siblings cling to each other, literally, as they teeter on the edge their tiny stage, surrounded by the vacuum of space. Tripping, falling, and tumbling through the stages of grief, the clowns make a giant, ashy mess. After two years of development, Box of Clowns

brings their premiere work to the Charlton Arts & Activities Center as a stop on their summer-long, continent-wide tour, after generating rave reviews and exciting buzz around the Pacific Northwest. Box of Clowns features Charlton native Jeff Desautels as Frank. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. 7-8 p.m. Charlton Arts and Activities Center, 4 Dresser Hill Road, Charlton. Call 508-248-5448.

family >Thursday 2

Canal District Horse and Wagon Tours. Free! 5-7:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m., 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m., 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Crompton Building, 192 Harding St. Find them on Facebook.

>Monday 6 - Friday 17

Camp Italia Retreat summer camp. Camp Italia Retreat is proud to announce that they are now taking limited number of registrations for this summer camp. 250. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To Be Determined campitalia.org

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Out to Lunch-Freedom Is. The City of Worcester and the Worcester Cultural Coalition hosts its 6th Annual Out to Lunch Summer Concert Series and Farmers’ Market. Beginning June 18, 2015 and running through August 20th on the historic Worcester Common, the 10-week concert series brings music, local food and produce and art to the downtown area. Performance-The EJMAC Project Not your average GB band, the EJMAC Project are a soulful group with over 100 years of combined experience, specializing in Rhythm & Blues, Pop, Jazz and Soul music we will satisfy you with our soulful and electrifying blends of R&B, Blues, Funk Jazz and Pop music fused with a little Rock & Roll it’s a keg of dynamite. Tick Tick Boom! Food Vendors-Wooberry (frozen yogurt), The Dogfather Truck (hotdogs) Farmers-Regional Environmental Council, Schultz Farm, Laszlo Family Farm, LLC Crafters-Many Feet Farm, Janeen Kozlowski, EVD’s Whimsies, Wachusett Naturals and Rutland Candle Co., Red’s Photography, Marion’s Workshop Free. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Worcester

Common Oval, 455 Main St. 508-929-0777 or worcesterma.gov City of Worcester’s Annual Independence Day Celebration. The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the City of Worcester’s Independence Day with a spectacular evening of fun, patriotic music and fireworks! Rain date is scheduled for July 5. 6-10 p.m. Cristoforo Columbo Park (East Park), Shrewsbury St. and Fantasia Dr. 508-799-1175.

>Friday 3

Town of Harvard Fireworks. Join us on the Fruitlands hillside for the Town of Harvard annual fireworks display. The fun starts at 5pm when the museum grounds open for al fresco picnicking. Bring a basket of goodies or buy dinner from a variety of food vendors, and settle in for a lineup of local bands during an open-air concert. Then, when the sun has set, celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular fireworks extravaganza! Admission is $20 per vehicle. All proceeds benefit the Town of Harvard fireworks display. Rain date is July 5th. $20 per vehicle. 5-9:30 p.m. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978456-3924 or fruitlands.org

>Saturday 4

Shrewsbury 4th of July Celebration. DJ music, cookout food, inflatable amusements, face painting and decorated bike and doll carriage parade for children 10 and under at 12:30 pm. event is from 12-4 pm. Cash only. 8 for wristband for inflatables, cash for food items. Noon-4 p.m. Dean Park, 785 Main St., Shrewsbury. 508-841-8503 or shrewsburyma.gov

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Get Pop-Cultured Throwback Thursday 1950’s. Get PopCultured is a month long celebration of...you guessed it: Pop-Culture. Every Thursday in July we are celebrating a different decade. Join us for a Limbo Contest at the bookstore. Call store for more details. Oh yeah, you can dress up too in your favorite Letterman sweater or poodle skirt. Free. 2-3 a.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Millbury, 70 Worcester Providence Turnpike, Millbury. 508-865-2801 or bn.com

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Go cheer on the Worcester Bravehearts Tuesday, July 7, 7:05 p.m., at Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field. Watch the home team take on the Bristol Blues in Futures Collegiate Baseball League action. Tickets are $5-$9, and can be purchased at tickets@worcesterbravehearts.com.

>Monday 6

Men’s Yoga Workshop. Back by popular demand, our men’s yoga workshop hosted by Walter Iwanicki! From Robert Downey Jr., Adam Levine and Russell Simmons to Lebron James, Kevin Garnett and Victor Cruz, men are discovering the multiple benefits of practicing yoga. Yoga is the cross section of fitness and wellness, and is a great intervention for men of all ages! Develop whole-body strength, flexibility and balance as you connect body, mind and spirit in a practice designed for men. Learn breathwork techniques to quiet and steady the mind and help ease the demands and stresses of everyday life. Can’t touch your toes? No worry; your open mind and sense of humor are all you need to get started. No prior experience needed, appropriate for beginners and experienced yogis alike! Workshop cost is $10. Mats, yoga props, and water provided! $10. 6-7 p.m. Enlightened Interventions, LLC, 51 Union St., Suite 222. 508-317-2323 or find them on Facebook.

>Wednesday 8

>Monday 6 - 27

Fostering Online Discussion. In this 4 week online instructor-led course come experience how to do it from the creator of the concept and practice of “continual engagement” in teaching. Discover how to build student success through your interaction, how to give online learners feedback, communicating with them about everything from subject matter to delicate issues to grading. You will come away with advanced, practical, how-to tips from one of the foremost authorities on fostering online discussion. And you will see how your instructor models great interaction and engagement in the online environment. $145. Midnight-11:59 p.m. Quinsigamond Community College, 670 West Boylston St. trainnow.qcc.edu

>Monday 6 – 31

Developing Hybrid Courses - Online. 4 week online instructorled course Whether developing new or modifying an existing class, this four-week session will help you puzzle out how to take advantage of the best of both worlds. Use the strength of the face-to-face engagement and the power of the Internet to deliver great content, reach broader audiences and support different learning styles. The Hybrid or “flipped” classroom encourages students to learn at their own pace while also building on the unique exchanges that can happen in both the faceto-face class and on-line. $195. Midnight-11:59 p.m. Quinsigamond Community College, 670 West Boylston St. trainnow.qcc.edu Social Media and Online Tools for K-12 Teachers Online. Get the latest info on why, and how, your students are using social media. Discover the tricks of the trade in using Facebook, Twitter and other social media. Find out how social media is being used in education. Then come away with tips on how you can use social media to help your students learn more. For any teacher interested in social media, from beginners to advanced social networkers. $145. Midnight-11:59 p.m. Quinsigamond Community

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art history! Ages 6-12 Each Week’s Section Runs 10am-2pm, Tuesday, Wednesday& Thursday Week 1: Nature and Culture July 7th, 8th & 9th Week2: Space and Aliens July 14th, 15th & 16th Week 3: Superheroes July 21st, 22nd & 23rd Week 4 : Dinosaurs July 28th, 29th & 30th Call 508-757-7713 to sign up today! $180. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. C.C. Lowell Art Supplies & Framing, 258 Park Ave. 508-757-7713 or cclowell.com

College, 670 West Boylston St. 508-751-7900 or trainnow.qcc.edu

>Monday 6 – August 3

Music Together - Music and Movement - Early Childhood Mommy & Me Classes. Have some summer fun making music with Pakachoag. Our Sterling Summer Sampler is a great way to get a taste of our School year Music Together program. We’ll be singing, clapping, playing with the drums and shakers, dancing around (informally) with the music. Summer samplers are also offered in W. Boylston and Auburn. $60 / $45 for siblings. 9:30-10:15 a.m. 1835 Old Town Hall, 31 Main St., Sterling. 508-791-8159.

>Monday 6 – August 24

American Sign Language Basics. Here is your chance to start learning sign language in a comfortable atmosphere. Learn the alphabet and signs that will enable you to have a basic conversation. You will practice signing with your classmates so that you gain confidence. This is a great introduction to sign language and perhaps will encourage you to learn even more. $165. 6-8 p.m. Quinsigamond Community College, 670 West Boylston St. trainnow.qcc.edu

>Monday 6 – Wednesday 29

Microsoft Office 2013 Certificate. Learn the essentials of computing in today’s technological workplace for a wide variety of occupations. Through hands-on, instructor-led classes, you will learn to create a professional document in Word, use formulas in Excel, create presentations in PowerPoint, and maintain a database in Access. This program is designed for those who want to establish basic level computer

proficiencies to succeed at a new job or to enter the job market. The certificate you will receive lists the competencies you have mastered through the course. $315. 9 a.m.-noon or 6-9 p.m. Quinsigamond Community College, 25 Federal St. 508-751-7900 or trainnow.qcc.edu

>Tuesday 7 – Tuesday 21

Glassblowing Fundamentals. Strengthen your knowledge of glass in this three session course specialized for beginner glassblowers with basic experience. Focus is put on working hotter, faster, and overall more effectively. Teamwork, gathering out of the furnace, and proper use of all elements of the hot shop will be stressed. Perfect for anyone looking to advance his or her skills. $220. 6:30-9:30 p.m. New Street Glass Studio, 35B New St. 508-757-1424 or register.worcestercraftcenter.org

>Tuesday 7 – August 18

Gentle Yoga. Relieve stress, increase flexibility and balance, improve strength, and calm the mind. An affordable and convenient option for those looking for a gentle, meditative yoga class. This yoga class is open to everyone in the community, from beginner to experienced! Please call for availability, 1-888-807-2908, option 4 (TRS 711) $35 for 7 weeks. 9-10 a.m. Fallon Information Center, 50 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury. 866-209-5073 or fallonhealth.org

>Tuesday 7 – Thursday 9

Summer Art Camp at CC Lowell! Week One: Nature & Culture. Summer Art Camp at C.C. Lowell! Our three day inspiring art camp will explore all types of art and mixed media design including painting, sculpting, printmaking and modern techniques along with a little

Garden Discovery: Lovely Ladybugs. For Ages 3-5 with Adult July 8: Lovely Lady Bugs Programs are designed for children ages 3-5 and their parent or caregiver. We’ll begin inside with a craft and story time. Then we step outside for a short walk to discover what is new in the garden, so please dress for the weather. Included with admission. 10-11 a.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or dnbweb1.blackbaud.com Yoga by Nature. Instructor: Lynsey Smith Gentle-to-moderate flow yoga for all levels. Class takes place outdoors in the Garden, weather permitting. Member $10, Non-member $17. 6-7:15 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or dnbweb1.blackbaud.com Beadmaking Tune-Up. Individuals of different skill levels are welcome to learn the fundamentals of lampwork glass beadmaking as a beginner, or hone their skills as an intermediate student. $80 workshop fee. 6:30-9:30 p.m. New Street Glass Studio, 35B New St. 508-7571424 or register.worcestercraftcenter.org Guided Mindful Meditation. Interested in trying meditation? Please join our newly forming meditation practice! We will meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. This will be a guided meditation led by Jeannie Light, with the goal of shifting our state of being from lower frequency feelings of stress and anxiety to a more elevated state of love and gratitude. Jeannie Light is an advanced student studying under Dr. Joe Dispenza, author of “Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself” and “You Are the Placebo”, and practices mindful meditation. There is no charge for cancer patients - all others $10. 6:30-8 p.m. Generations Healing Center, 250 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-3310 or pinkhippy.org

>Wednesday 8 – Thursday 9

Weaving Our Stories. Join the Boylston Public Library’s summer reading program “Every Hero Has a Story” with two days of craft time. Children of all ages are welcome to come make their own weaving using yarn, cloth, feathers, and beads. Free. 3-4:30 p.m. Boylston Public Library, 695 Main St., Boylston. 508-869-2371 or boylstonlibrary.org

baseball

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Samsung 55" TV w/ nice stand. Best offer. Great for lvg rm or basement. Exc. cond. $300 508-797-6068*

Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton MA 2 lots in Heritage II w/vaults. $2,500.00 for both. Call Rick at 508-450-7470 Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, Ma. 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. 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 Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, 4 beautifully situated burial plots in The Garden of the Cross. $2200.00 each (current value $5200.00 ea) 508-886-4449 Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton MA 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 Riverside Cemetery Winchendon #RH 63 Lots 1-4. Beautifully situated burial plots. $2500.00 each. All 4$8000.00. Before Nov 2015. 978-534-5982/978-660-5411 978-534-5982 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 508-882-3421 FOR SALE 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*

John Deere 318 Garden Tractor 18HP, 48" MWR Deck, PWR STRG, Hydro Trans, PWR Lift $2000.00 Oakham 508-882-3963* ITEMS UNDER $2,015 Pool Table 4x8, 1 1/2" slate, all accessories included. $1200 or best offer. Call Bruce at 508-335 -4966 Harley Davidson reduced reach seat. Fits 97-07 electraglide & roadglide. Used 1 month. $150. 508-612-8929 Brand new freezer 1 yr old, never used. Didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fit. Chest freezer, lock & key. Pd $500, asking $250 978-342-4349 Washer & Dryer For Sale Selling both for $550. Must pick up. Call 508-471-6130 Air Conditioner for window. Large, late model. $50. 508-7551886 Computer Desk $20. 508-4710527 Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School Desk $25. Call 978-534-4182 978-534-4182 Boys Toy Box Little Tykes, looks like 3 tires stacked. $20. 978534-4182 12x12 Chain Link Dog Pen 6 by 6 sections with dog house for Cocker Spaniel or smaller breed. $100.00. Call 978-464-5877 Luggage Delsey lightweight expandable 29". $60. Call 508-667 -1687 Used P.A. equipment Tosh 4 chan amp model PA 4160. SoundTech, Shure & Fender spkr cabs. $200. 508-414-7247 Two DVD/VHS combos $40. 413-967-7932 Dining room set table, 4 chairs, apartment size hutch, all light oak, great condition. $299.00. Diane 508 981-1941 Gas dryer - full size - changed to electric. Still runs great. $50 obo. Call Ann. 508-713-7034. Bureau, matching dresser w/ mirror, 2 night stands. Wood, great cond. Pd $750, will take $300. Karen 774-262-0025

ITEMS UNDER $2,015 New stohlquist waterproof jacket Great for kayaking. Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s small. Pd. $75 asking $25 cash. 508 829-9240.

FURNITURE NEW QUEEN pillow top mattress set - $149

FREE Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pack and play, Kolcraft, like new, $25, Princeton. 978464-2485

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

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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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*

ANIMAL FEED & SUPPLIES 2002 Exiss XT/300 G.N. 3 Horse Trailer. Good cond. All alum. S.S. nose. For pics craigslist. $10,200 508-7570887

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HOUSE FOR SALE Leominster-George Terrace Large Ranch 9RMS, 4BD, 2.5BA, 2 car garage. 2200 sq. ft. And many extras! A must see! $375,000 Call 978-5345982 SUNDIN HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER CRANBROOK DRIVE HOLDEN

NOVENAS STAMPS Cash for Stamp Collections. Will Evaluate or Buy. Call Ron (413)896-3324 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! CLASSIC CAR CRUISE EXPO7/11, 8/8, 9/12/2015 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. WORCSTER-41 West Boylston St. (Beauty Works bldg)Mon-Sat, 9:30am-5:00pm. Indoor Yard Sale. Open Rain or Shine. Household, gardening, beauty supplies, sports, clothing, shoes & boots.

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Summer Dance Camps!! Learn to dance, playing games and HAVE FUN!! Go to: shakeitupdanceunlimited.com to view our schedule and get registered! 508-865-3372

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 St Jude’s Novena May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times a day. By the 8th day your prayer will be answered. Say it for nine days. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank you St. Jude I.A.

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT FOR RENT Worcester 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom Apartments 508-852-6001

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

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

2009 Mazda CX-7 Blackcherry with gray & black interior. 48,000 miles $9,500. 774-8230466

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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

2011 Ford Escape 6 cyl. Leather, moon roof, Insync. Very clean. Michelin tires. $12,750.00 508-829-3363 AUTO/TRUCK

9RM, Colonial, 3BR, 4 Full BA. 1.6 acres, AC, laundry room on 2nd FL, large kitchen with pantry, hardwood fls, carpeted BR’s, tile BA’s. 3400sq. ft., 1200sq ft. finished BSMT. Formal DR, library. Custom builtins in FR & library, negotiable. Town water & sewer. Pre-approved only. $670K 774-345-4355 Classic Contractor’s House 7 rooms, 2 bedrooms, study, 2 baths, in-law apt. screen house, large, manicured yard, business/residential zoned, minutes from Umass and I-90. 508-425-1150

ROOMMATE WANTED Worcester - Semi-Retired man seeking roommate for sober 2 br. apt. Shrewsbury St. area. Cable, a/c, washer/dryer inc. $600/mo. 508-769-2834 TIMESHARES FOR RENT Pompano Beach FL timeshare for rent (800) or sale(1500) on beach 2/19-2/26 studio sleeps 4. Deeded 978808-6035

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2000 Ford F150 Flareside Pickup Showroom condition inside and out. 100K miles. All power, needs nothing. $7000.00 Call 978-466-6043 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

2004 Toyota Corolla Maroon, grey interior. AC, PS, PB, PW, PL Toyota dependability. Low 137K miles. $5875.00 508-581-7967 2002 Chevrolet Corvette 39,000 miles Red with black interior. Car is in excellent condition! $26,000 or best offer. Call: 774-823-0466.

1985 Cadillac Eldorado 74K miles. Never been in snow. Mint condition. Gray w/landau top. Bonus 2 Free Air tickets & 5 star condo for a week in FL. $5,000.00 Oakham 407-3753917 2006 Toyota Corolla 84K miles. Good condition. Light green. $7,000.00 Leominster 978-227-5111 Need a cheap dependable used car? Call now! Cars starting $1,295 to $4,500. FIRST TIME USED CARS 2 Putnam Lane Worc 508-667-3434

1994 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 5.2 V8 Auto, 142K Miles. Regular cab. Black. Cap, hitch. Good shape. $3975.00 978-422-8084 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. $3500.00 or B/O Leominster 978-840-2662

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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

1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible, Tuxedo Black, factory 348cid V-8 280hp, Powerglide, AC, $15,000, swetfarm@gmail.com / 774315-3468

1930 Ford Model A Huckster 22 Woodland Rd. Holden, MA 508-829-2282

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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 OBRO 978-422-6624

Thunderbird 17.6 Fiberglass 90HP Power Trim outboard. Roller trailer, Elec winch and all equipment. Great for fishing or diving. $1450.00 Call Stan 508-853-5789

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

2 Storage Shelves for a Cargo Van Like New. (1) 42 x 46 and (1) 54 x 46 $100 B/0 Call Box 508-752-2768 (Paxton)* 508-752-2768

Snowmobile trailer/tilt blk steel, 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; long, 3â&#x20AC;&#x2122; wide. New Hitch cap, $175. Call 978-582-4692 noon-6. *

25 HP Suzuki (Like New) with Boat & Trailer with Bonus 2 Free Air Tickets to Orlando and 5 star condo for a week. Disney anyone? Pete 407-3753917 $4,000

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

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