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peaking with representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for this week’s Asian Longhorned Beetle cover story was enlightening on a few levels. Worcesterites tend to think of the invasive species in local terms (which is perfectly natural). There have been dozens of articles about how the loss of trees affects the community, and praise for tree replanting efforts is well-deserved, but not many people take a step back to marvel at the immense STEVEN KING commitment – around $150 million – the federal government has made to keep the quarantine of Worcester intact, an effort that appears to be bearing bittersweet fruit. Unfortunately, USDA project manager Antony Massop told me he does not expect the ALB, which probably came to the U.S. in shipping pallets from Asia, to be the last threat to Worcester’s trees. “Commerce is a big part of our country,” he said. “So there’s always going to be some threat.” That’s inevitable, but as you’ll read in this week’s article, Worcester should be better prepared next time.

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Worcester Regional Airport wants to be in whole new category TOM QUINN

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The upgrades will have a tangible impact on business at the airport. From Nov. 1, 2013 to March 14this year, JetBlue diverted 44 Category III Instrument Landing System flights. All of them could have landed with upgrade planned for Worcester Regional a CAT III system in place, saving the airline Airport (ORH) will do more than allow time and money - and saving passengers a planes to land in inclement weather. Officials great deal of hassle. are hoping it is the latest in a series of “The more infrastructure we put in, the infrastructure improvements meant to make the airport attractive to new carriers and bring more attractive Worcester Airport is,” Airport Director Andy Davis said. much-needed economic activity to the Heart The CAT III system will bring Worcester of the Commonwealth. up to par with nearby airports such as Logan A proposed taxiway project is part of the $32-million infrastructure improvements, $10 in Boston and Providence. Worcester Airport has been in dire need of the landing system million of which is eligible for federal grant upgrades for a while – as far back as 2013, money. The rest will be paid for by MassPort, JetBlue identified fog problems in Worcester, which owns the airport. which sees around 40 more days of fog per “In the past, the challenge with getting year than Boston. Worcester Airport is 1,009 airlines to look at this airport has been feet above sea level, as opposed to 20 feet for infrastructure,” U.S. Congressman Jim Logan and 55 feet for Providence, creating a McGovern, who visited the airport July 27, unique weather situation. said. “That will no longer be an issue at Part of the push for more passengers at Worcester Regional Airport.” Worcester Airport is educating people about The CAT III upgrades will improve access the destinations JetBlue can take them to. to Worcester Airport in low-visibility or poor The airline has daily offerings to Florida, but weather conditions. In CAT I airports, planes airport officials said people should not just must have a runway visibility range of 1,800 look at Orlando and Fort Lauderdale when to 4,000 feet, and the decision height — the point at which the pilot must make the call to choosing an airport. “We want to make sure people who are initiate a missed approach — is less than 200 taking planes know Worcester airport flies feet. When Worcester’s CAT III upgrades are into hubs where there’s an easy connection,” complete, the runway visibility range is 600 McGovern said, noting potential connections to 1,200 feet and the decision height is less than 50 feet, allowing planes to land in near- to places such as Puerto Rico. Davis said Worcester Airport was trying to zero visibility.

Congressman Jim McGovern, middle foreground, and a group of airport and regional officials meet at Worcester Regional Airport to discuss a new landing system and what the future holds in store. capture the estimated 2.2 million potential passengers who are living closer to Worcester than Boston. “This airport is particularly suited to be a reliever airport for other airports,” Davis said. “We don’t see this is a hub, like Boston. We see this as a regional airport.” The airport has provided service to more than 200,000 passengers since October 2013, when JetBlue flew its first flight to Florida.

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

It took a while, but Worcester finally named a new fire chief. Congratulations to Geoffrey Gardell. +4

A rally to stop gun violence in Worcester was well attended. A vigil for the slain soldiers in Tennessee had fewer participants. Both important, and would have liked to see more at the vigil. -2

There will be no Olympics in Boston - and we’re just fine with that. Worcester was getting a raw deal anyway. +5

The Beshai family waited about a year to learn their brother’s puzzling death was accidental - and they’re not buying it. We just don’t know what took so long. -4

Sour grapes aside, reaction was largely positive to the Friday night kickoff of Worcester Local Weekend. With a beer tent on City Hall plaza, some corn hole being played and friends chatting, we say: Why not every Friday night? +3

Davis said the high water mark was 350,000 passengers in 1998, before all the major carriers stopped service. “JetBlue service is doing really well, but we’re just scratching the surface,” McGovern said. “There’s a lot of potential here.” One potential area of expansion is chartered flights, where a business or organization pays for a private flight to a continued on page 7

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The Worcester media did not win, but we also did not bring in any ringers for our kickball match with City Hall. -1

There’s always some new scam going around. Most recently, Auburn police warned of a driveway paving scam, according to the T&G. -2

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We have to deduct a point, however, because Gardell has said he will retire within the next two years. -1

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orcester’s nine colleges may be the face of the educational nonprofit scene in the city, but proposed changes to the Dover Amendment, which exempts religious and educational nonprofits from most zoning requirements, are being debated this year with an eye toward smaller nonprofits as well. Changes to the 1950 law have been proposed by Worcester and other communities for years, with little success beyond Cambridge, which is exempt from its restrictions. Worcester’s hopes hinge on its legislative delegation. Worcester Magazine reached out to several state lawmakers, and heard back from two - neither of whom had been contacted by any councilors about petitioning for a change. The same two also struck a decidedly non-committal stance on whether they would support it. The Dover Amendment, so named for a court case involving the town of Dover, was designed to prevent cities and towns from placing restrictions on educational facilities or religious groups because of biases or prejudices. In practical terms, it limits the ability of local governments and planning boards to deny building permits, and exempts nonprofits from needing local approval for construction plans. The order, filed by District 1 City Councilor Tony Economou and At-large City Councilor Moe Bergman, requests the city manager ask the city solicitor to draft a home rule petition asserting that “Notwithstanding the provisions of section three of chapter forty A of the General Laws [the Dover Amendment], the city of Worcester is hereby authorized to regulate and restrict the use of land or

John Mahoney structures for religious purposes and/or for educational purposes on land owned or leased by a religious sect or denomination, or by a nonprofit educational corporation within all residentially zoned districts.” The constant refrain by proponents of the order is that it would not force any undue restrictions on nonprofits – it would simply “level the playing field,” holding nonprofits in residential neighborhoods to the same standard as for-profit businesses, pushing them to be better participants in the community. Some say changes to the Dover Amendment hurt nonprofits, which are often scraping to get by anyway, and could

discourage worthy organizations in Worcester. One thing people on both sides of the debate agree on is the necessity of getting Worcester’s legislative delegation on board any petition, which would need to be passed at the state level. Without their support, a home rule petition would go nowhere State Rep. Kate Campanale represents the 17th Worcester District, home of Clark University and numerous smaller nonprofits, and said she has not been asked for her thoughts on a home rule petition by any Worcester politicians, and did not want to comment specifically before reading the final text. Her thoughts on the Dover Amendment

mirror what the City Council and others have been saying for months, though. “Dover is pretty broad in terms of what constitutes educational purpose,” Campanale said. “I see a lot of companies try to come in here and pass themselves off as an educational nonprofit, and they try to play the system.” Campanale said her main concern is getting neighbors proper notification in the event that a group home, a common setup in Worcester where people in need of care can live together in a supervised environment, brings in sex offenders for treatment. “I think the community and the neighborhood should have an idea of what’s going into that neighborhood,” Campanale said. “The nonprofits know the Dover Amendment kind of supersedes the local bylaws, and before you know it, a group home moves in and there could be sex offenders and the neighborhood wasn’t notified because [the group home] is under the protection of the Dover Amendment.” Campanale filed a bill with the state Legislature in January trying to address what she sees is a loophole in the sex offender notification law. “Within 48 hours of the admission of a sex offender to a group home, the owner of the group home shall notify the owner of any abutting residential home or daycare facility or the principal of any abutting school of the admission of such sex offender,” the bill reads. “Notification pursuant to this section shall require the owner of the group home to furnish a photograph and description of the sex offender.” Not every nonprofit serves sex offenders, of continued on page 7

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heroin epidemic, shootings and gang violence are serious problems for Worcester, but National Night Out organizers are hoping a light-hearted celebration can yield relationships and camaraderie that could help communities heal and deter future crimes. “Our theme for this year is throwing a going away party for drugs and crime,” event coordinator Darlene Santana said. “The people of our neighborhood are saying we won’t stand by and let it happen.” Nearly 40 million people across the country are expected to participate in National Night Out, held Tuesday, Aug. 4 this year, 5:30-9 p.m. Residents are encouraged to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spent the evening getting to know their neighbors and police officers. The goal is not only to bring residents closer to each other, but to make them more comfortable with their local police department. “I think we need to see the police in a different way,” said Santana, who works for local sponsor WinnCompanies. “I think the police need to get involved in more programs

with kids. They can’t just be the people who pull up in a cruiser and arrest people.” Santana said the Worcester Police Department could also reach out to the community on a more regular basis, because they have valuable information that could help parents trying to raise their children in a city that, according to one assistant district attorney, is in the midst of a gang war. “They need to make families more aware of the warning signs that their kids are in gangs,” Santana said. “It’s not always so blatant – sometimes it’s just the color of their sneakers.” Roughly 1,500 people participated in Worcester’s last National Night Out event, according to Santana. It is one of the largest in the region, and is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Bob Locke is Worcester’s ambassador for NextDoor.com, one of the national sponsors for National Night Out along with the National Association of Town Watches, home security company ADT, association management company Associa and outdoor movie rental business FunFlicks. He said the website, which provides private social networks for neighborhoods and communities, is growing in popularity in Worcester, tripling

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VOLUNTEER SPIRIT

More than 50 volunteers with the Worcester Public Library were honored recently at the 2015 Volunteer Recognition luncheon at the library. City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. and WPL Board of Directors President Deb Packard joined Head Librarian Geoffrey Dickinson to express their gratitude and appreciation to the volunteers. “Without you,” Dickinson said, “the library would be a shadow of what it is.” Augustus told the volunteers the city could not have accomplished such things as the Lily and Libby mobile express vehicles. Packard, meanwhile, applauded the volunteers for sacrificing their time for the library. “I’m happy all different kinds of people are able to use the services here, and it is all of you – giving your time and talent – that make the library great,” she said. Attending the event were volunteers Irene Adamaitis, Diana Allen, Jim Barclay, Julie Barrow, Valenia Bergier, Jackie Bird, Pam Bobay, Paul Bourque, Dianne Bruce, Pat Bukoski, Alan Catalano, Sophie Chen, Samrat Clements, Karen Cusick, Terry Dorsey, Maureen Dunn, Marion Dyson, Judy Finkel, Peg Gifford, Kathryn Hendershot, Sheila Herbst, Lan Hoang, Mandy Indelicato, Joe Jamros, Betty Jenewin, Aretha Kou, Isabella Luiz, Violaine Marty, Peg O’Brien, Deborah Packard, John Peters, Mary Plummer, CJ Posk, Carol Potter, Peg Prior, Anne Queenan, Julie Rivera, Lynda Skerry, Delia Trainor, Chris Weinrobe, Barbara Werblin, and Ginny Woodbury.

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destination. With so many colleges — and college sports teams — in the Worcester area, Davis said that aspect of the airport is promising. He estimated around 10 percent of the airport’s traffic was charter flights. “Charter business forms a great niche,” Davis said. “If you’re flying commercially, you’re guaranteed to connect somewhere. And that’s where the glamour of chartering comes in.” DOVER continued from page 5

course, and the ones that do are generally responsible, keeping neighbors happy. Campanale said she did not want anyone to interpret her bill, or criticism of the Dover Amendment, as an attack on nonprofits. FILE PHOTO/STEVEN KING

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Patriot Buick GMC of Charlton recently donated a used vehicle to the Charlton Fire Department for rescue training. The vehicle will be used in upcoming training exercises in which firefighters will utilize their extrication equipment on the vehicles, also known as the Hurst Tool or the Jaws of Life. “Ensuring firefighters have the latest training is critical to the safety of this community,” said Carla Cosenzi, President of Patriot Buick GMC. “We’re proud to be able to help in such a meaningful way, knowing so many people will ultimately benefit.” Brian Ceccarelli, fire inspector for the fire department, thanked the dealership for the donation. “We will get a lot of use out of this car to train our fire fighters on rescue efforts,” he said.

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SpencerBANK has donated $500 to The Bridge of Central Massachusetts in support of its upcoming annual BridgeFest Saturday, Sept. 19 at Elm Park, Worcester. The organization’s BridgeFest includes a 5K road race and walk, live music, arts and crafts vendors, food, entertainment, free children’s activities and more. Proceeds from BridgeFest will benefit the Health and Wellness Initiative of The Bridge, a comprehensive program that provides activities and services to help individuals with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities live longer, healthier lives. “The Bridge of Central Massachusetts is a wonderful organization with an important mission of helping others,” said K. Michael Robbins, President and CEO of SpencerBANK. “We are pleased to support their upcoming BridgeFest at Elm Park.” The bank also donated $1,000 to the Worcester chapter of StandUp for Kids.

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“I’m not trying to vilify the nonprofits, but I do think some are taking advantage of it, and that’s not right,” Campanale said. State Rep. John Mahoney said he has not been contacted by Worcester’s NATIONAL NIGHT OUT continued from page 6

Locke said much of the conversation, especially lately, has been about crime. In the wake of a number of shootings and gangrelated incidents, residents are turning to social media and each other to find answers to a serious problem in the community. “Twenty-five to 30 percent of the communication in the neighborhoods on the website is crime related,” Locke said. “It’s a matter of communicating and looking out for each other. It’s almost like a 24/7 crime watch.” Residents are grouping together for a cause offline as well. On July 26, a large group of residents marched on City Hall, chanting “Stop the violence – save our streets” in response to recent shootings, which statistics show are disproportionately affecting communities of color. The theme was one of taking responsibility for the community, and although National Night Out emphasizes building stronger connections with police, the overall goal of reducing crime is the same. “Communities have to be willing to not let crime happen in their neighborhoods,” Santana

While officials were unable to point to a concrete date for another airline to follow JetBlue’s lead into Worcester, Davis and others said they were optimistic, hoping for another small airline to start offering service out of Worcester. “At the end of the day, if Worcester fits [airlines’] business model, they’ll come knocking at our door,” Davis said. Reporter Tom Quinn can be reached at 508-749-3166 x324 or tquinn@ worcestermagazine.com with story ideas, feedback, or questions. Follow him on Twitter @bytomquinn. municipal representatives, but the two-term representative from the 13th Worcester District has been around long enough to be familiar with ongoing efforts in Worcester and other places to gain exceptions to the rule. “This is brought up every year, and I wouldn’t keep my fingers crossed,” Mahoney said. Mahoney also did not want to speak about Worcester’s petition without reading it through, but said the main hang-up with previous efforts has been the court system. “Every other city and town that has tried to change it [besides Cambridge] in some way has been denied,” Mahoney said. “It’s always stood the test of time in lawsuits.” City Solicitor David Moore has told councilors no legal challenges have been mounted to Cambridge’s exemption, although he said federal housing and antidiscrimination laws take precedence over municipalities’ desires to dictate where organizations like halfway houses choose to build. Petitions for exemptions have failed to get off the ground in Worcester for years. The Rules and Legislative Affairs subcommittee agreed on July 21 to ask the city administration to report back on the Dover Amendment. said. “Just talk to [the police]. If [residents] use the non-emergency phone number to talk to them, to let them know what’s going on, that would be a start. It has to start small.” National Night Out will be held at the YMCA Fuller Family Park on Murray Ave. There will be free food and activities for the whole family, with some highlights including horse rides, a moon bounce, dunk tank, tugof-war and a glow stick parade, in addition to live music. Santana said the idea is to create an event adults can bring their children to, creating a free night out in addition to the larger goals of community safety. “The families aren’t going to come with their kids if there’s nothing for the kids to do,” Santana said. “And it has to be something inexpensive because some families can’t afford a night out.” “It’s a block party with a purpose,” she added. 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. J U LY 3 0 , 2 0 1 5 • W O R C E S T E R M A G A Z I N E . C O M 7

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have heard some self-congratulatory grumblings from the gang of con artists who like to call themselves the “city government” after a kickball game on Worcester Common July 24. The event was the latest in a fledgling series of athletic competitions between a coalition of media members and government workers. In the first installment, a rag-tag group of reporters managed to upset a team made up of City Hall employees in a game of broomball, which is like hockey but with sneakers and brooms instead of skates and sticks. The latest game was between mostly the same ragtag group of reporters, this time playing against a group of City Hall employees, plus whatever fitness freaks they could get on loan from the Worcester Police Department. Still, the media managed to get 11 runs to the city’s 12, narrowly losing and setting up a rubber match. The city didn’t give out awards this time, probably because they were not expecting to actually win, so we’ll do it here. The David Ortiz award goes to the Telegram’s Brad Petrishen for booting three home runs to keep the media in the game. The Alex Rodriguez award goes to the three WPD officers for providing the city team with the extra juice they needed to get the win. The Dave Roberts award goes to District 1 City Councilor Tony Economou for sliding into first, and then home, on what turned out to be a home run trot. And finally, the Any Current Red Sox Starting Pitcher award goes to Mayor Joe Petty for getting yanked after giving up six runs in the first inning.

BRAVEHEARTS STAT OF THE WEEK:

Worcester Bravehearts infielder Zack Tower has the second-most home runs in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League as of publication, clocking in with 12 in 38 games. And he had one everyone will remember, belting a ball onto the beltway, or as it’s more commonly known in Worcester, I-290. For those who aren’t familiar with Foley Stadium who are about to question why Holy Cross built a baseball field so close to a highway, rest assured – 290 is far enough from the outfield wall that Tower, an Auburn native, will be able to brag about the July 27 homer all the way to the big leagues, if he makes it that far in his career. And if other Bravehearts have been drafted, and none of them have hit the highway, Tower’s odds are looking pretty good. No other Braveheart has every landed a ball on 290. There are whispers of such a thing happening in the dark days of the Worcester Tornadoes, but for now the Tower of Power stands alone.

CHESTNUT HUNTERS: Most people don’t give a second thought to water chestnuts, but the Tatnuck Brook Watershed Association absolutely hates the plants. The group spent its Saturday checking all of Coes Pond except the northeast cove for water chestnuts, removing “over a ton” of drained water chestnut plants. As if that wasn’t enough, the city will now shred the plants, turning them into compost. Turns out these water chestnut-hating activists are doing some good, though – the plant is an invasive species that “displaces native species, reduces biodiversity, hampers recreational uses, reduces real estate value and diminishes aesthetic values,” according to the state Department of Conservation and Recreation. I think they look fine, but who am I to argue with ecological experts? Citizens are encouraged to keep small infestations in the city’s ponds and streams from turning into larger ones, although you probably shouldn’t start ripping out plant life until you know what you’re looking for. DUDE, WHERE’S MY DISPENSARY?: A medical marijuana dispensary siting meeting

scheduled for Aug. 4 has been canceled, man. District 5 City Councilor Gary Rosen and state Rep. Kate Campanale were totally going to hold a meeting to talk about a dispensary proposed for the vacant Hungry Coyote building on Park Avenue, but life got in the way, you know? Specifically, someone spaced out and no final sale was agreed on. Total bummer. Prime Wellness Centers owner John Glowik is still out looking for a suitable site in the area, according to Rosen, and Josh is still out looking for some Funyuns, so the party could get back on track once everyone figures out exactly what’s going on.

WHAT A DRAG: It’s rare to see a victim in a Worcester police press release refer to a criminal as their friend, but a man who was dragged down West Boylston Street on July 25 referred 8

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CRUMBLING HISTORY: Preservation Worcester has chosen the Top 10 most

endangered structures in the city for 2015 – a list they have been compiling the last 20 years. Prominently featured on the list is Stearns Tavern, profiled earlier in the year by Worcester Magazine when a demolition delay ordinance imposed by the city expired – the owner can now legally tear down the oldest documented building in Worcester, although he has expressed strong interest in allowing the city or someone else to move it from Park Avenue to a different location. Lincoln Square has two structures on the list – the Worcester Auditorium and the FILE PHOTO/STEVEN KING

old Boy’s Club. Winn Development has exclusive developer rights to the Boy’s Club property, although they have not actually bought the land. Mission Chapel on Summer Street can’t seem to keep out of trouble, also appearing on the endangered list in 2014, 2010 and 1996. It was built to give the poor and neglected a place to worship, according to Preservation Worcester, which shows no good deed goes unpunished. The Chess King building was a former warehouse for the Melville Corporation, which boasted divisions such as Marshalls and Linens N’ Things before somehow morphing into CVS, but is on the endangered list for the third straight year due to vacancy. The Rufus H. Chase house on Austin Street is apparently listed as “not to be salvaged” by the Worcester Fire Department, and appears on the list with the Frederick Beaumont House on Chandler Street and the George Cobb House on Bowdoin Street. The Armenian Church of the Martyrs actually has a cost estimate for what it will take to get the building off the list - $200,000, which would help with the foundation, facade and windows. And finally, the Quinsigamond Firehouse, the only building on the inaugural 1995 list that is still at risk. It even made the Preservation Massachusetts endangered list in 2012. The property, and most of the others on the list, are for sale to any rich Worcesterites with a passion for history and restoring old buildings.

WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC CARNAGE: If you didn’t watch BattleBots on ABC this

season, go back and get a taste of what the MMA would look like if the fighters were all remotecontrolled cars. Of course, there’s more to it than that – contestants can equip their bots with spinning blades or other tricks, and the arena is filled with rotating screws and falling hammers. And you can justify all this time-wasting with a Worcester connection – a WPI-sponsored team, led by alum Paul Ventimiglia, beat out 24 other teams to win the first season of BattleBots since it was canceled earlier in the millennium, back when people apparently didn’t appreciate robot cage matches as much. Bite Force, the winning robot, seemed to have a little bit of a Worcester chip on its shoulder, too. All the post-championship coverage – and yes, that was a real thing that happened on real sports websites – focused on the upset victory over Tombstone, the dominant robot all season. But you can’t beat WPI grads for technical know-how, and the ultra-mobile Bite Force was able to scrap its way through five victories and zero losses. The robot didn’t have any spinning blades or spikes – the key seemed to be Ventimiglia’s superior driving, darting in and out of dangerous situations. I guess the practice on Worcester’s roads helped, although I’m not sure the 250-pound robot could survive Kelley Square. 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. J U LY 3 0 , 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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ulk Hogan does not have a connection to Worcester – or at least he did not until recently. When it was revealed in court documents that the World Wresting Entertainment superstar, who pretty much single-handedly lifted the organization to unparalleled heights after Andre the Giant’s time had passed, had used the word “nigger” about eight years ago in a rant on tape, he became connected to just about every city and town in the country. You see, beyond the gun and gang violence and issues of police brutality that have gained a well-deserved place at the table of national discussion, we must also talk about attitudes, about behaviors, about cultural changes and divides. We are doing that here in Worcester. Like them or hate them, believe they will cause change or dismiss them as a waste of time, the city’s race dialogues did accomplish at least one thing – they brought whites and people of color together for six weeks. Raise your hand if you might otherwise have found yourself sitting opposite some of the people who took part in those discussions. The word “nigger” came up during at least one session. It is, perhaps, the most divisive word in the English language; a lightning rod for controversy. It is off-limits to whites. In communities of color, many shun its use. However, many, many other people of color cling to it almost as a birthright. Whereas the word, when uttered by a white person, comes off as insulting and barbaric, people of color who use amongst themselves do so freely, often as a connection to their brothers and sisters. It is a term of endearment in some circles, one that quickly becomes an expression of hate when uttered outside those circles. In the Worcester Magazine office, recently, we had a heated discussion about whether that word has a place in any civilized society. The argument against it is that, unlike some words that take on different meanings over time, “nigger” has always been seen as a hateful, venomous slur. In 10, 20 or 30 years, it will still mean what it means now. That some might assign a different meaning does not change — for many people, at least — the inherently negative connotations of the word. Hogan was fired immediately for what he said several years ago. Since then, videos and news clippings have surfaced of other WWE types using the word. One was directed at Hogan himself by a now-retired black wrestler during a promo. Does it make it any less insensitive? Any less vile? The answer, we know, is not so simple. Our belief is no, it does not. Whether used by blacks, Hispanics, whites – “nigger” is a word rooted in oppression, mistreatment and hatred of a race of people. In Worcester, any efforts to close divides, and yes even curb violence, should at least be bold enough to entertain discussion about eradicating that word from our use. Whether it is shouted by a cop at a black suspect, or by a black gang banger before he pulls the trigger on his victim – it is impossible for us to assign anything positive to “nigger.” We know some will criticize the use of the very word we despise in this editorial – and that is the point. It is extremely uncomfortable to write. You probably do not feel comfortable reading it. Now imagine how uncomfortable it is to hear. Our call goes out to all those in Worcester fighting against racism, oppression, gun violence, police brutality – if we are truly to close any divides, mistrust and hate that exist, why not start with one of the most hateful and divisive words in the history of English language?

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I was a little dismayed to find no mention of the July 2 East Park concert by the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra in the article “Election campaign trail cuts through city celebrations” (Worcester Magazine, July 16). The author keeps mentioning “fireworks show,” and I realize that many people come for the fireworks, but I believe they also come for the concert. The fireworks were part of the concert, which went from 8-10 p.m., had Alton Baggett as conductor and singer Monica Hatch as soloist, and included the fireworks at 9:30, following a program

itor d E e h to t s r e t Let of classical, jazz, Broadway, and patriotic music. I estimate around 25,000 people, either directly in the park or in the surrounding streets, heard the concert and saw the fireworks. BOBBIE CHASE Worcester

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TREES UNDER ATTACK: Worcester’s beetle battle rages on By Tom Quinn with photos by Steven King

August, according to those fighting the devastating Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) in Worcester, is “Tree Check Month.” In a city that has been devastated by a species of beetle that tunnels deep into trees and kills them from within, the best thing property owners and city officials can do is check the thousands of trees that lend color to a concrete jungle. The telltale sign that an ALB has been there is the dime-sized exit hole in the tree. These particular beetles favor the Maple tree, and they have leveled several thousand of them in Worcester over the past half dozen or so years. The city has been locked in a battle for its trees with a beetle hell bent on destroying them. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, the state Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Worcester Tree Initiative and others are leading the charge to eradicate the beetle and save Worcester’s urban forests.

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QUARANTINE COUNTY, USA New England’s second biggest city may not have the tallest skyscrapers or the best sports teams, but the area has one dubious honor: it is home to the largest ALB infestation on the continent.

“It’s the largest in North America,” USDA Public Information Officer Rhonda Santos said. “The number of infested trees we’ve found here is larger than we’ve found anywhere.” An infestation in New York was technically bigger by area, but by number of ALBinfected trees, no place in the United States or beyond can hold a candle to Worcester, where just shy of 35,000 trees have been cut down so far, a record, according to Santos. Massachusetts is also somewhat unique – it is one of only five states that have had ALB infestations, and one of only three states with

active eradication efforts, along with New York and Ohio. Illinois and New Jersey also had infestations, but the USDA has declared them beetle-free. The enforcement of a quarantine zone – which prohibits moving beetles, firewood, lumber or trees to outside areas – is especially important in Worcester because the beetle could spread to other areas of the northeast, devastating a large swath of the country’s forests, impacting nursery stock and maple syrup production in addition to the classic New England foliage. “The infestation in Worcester is a very big concern, maybe unlike the other states because we have all of the forest in the northeast,” Santos said. “It’s all a contiguous forest.” The quarantine zone encompasses 110 square miles, covering all of Worcester, Shrewsbury, West Boylston and Boylston, and portions of Auburn and Holden. Worcester Tree Initiative Program Coordinator Ruth Seward said the regulated area was noticeably different from the outside world during the early stages of the eradication effort. “You would leave work on a tree-lined street, and you would come home and there was nothing,” Seward said. “So it’s extremely emotional.”

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Foresters cut down the first Maple tree Beetle on Ararat Street in Sept. 2008 Still, Seward said she understands the need to contain the infestation within Worcester County. “We’re on the edge of a forest that goes all the way up through Vermont, goes all the way up to the Arctic,” Seward said. “So it was really important to stop this, and find a delineation of where the beetle was no longer infesting trees.” The government is taking the infestation

infested with the Asian Longhorned seriously, committing a staggering amount of money to fighting the invasive species. From the discovery of the beetle through Sept. 30 last year, approximately $146 million was spent in Massachusetts. Those involved in the eradication consistently said there was no expected date on the horizon for an end to the infestation, despite the progress being made. “I think what we’re going to see in future years — and there’s less and less affected trees — as they re-survey the infected area, it will take three years each time, and we’d expect to get to the point where we stop seeing them,” Paul Moosey, Worcester’s Department of Public Works and Parks commissioner, said. “But they’ll want to see no beetles for a certain amount of years before they walk away and say the area is beetle-free.”

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against the ALB are the surveying crews sent out to look for exit holes and other telltale signs of beetle infestation in Worcester’s trees. Santos said the USDA and DCR employ 102 staff members in Worcester County, and most of those are surveyors. They have been working nonstop to find infested trees, and last year finally identified the infested 110 square miles with confidence.

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“There isn’t a timeframe that’s been set up to declare an eradication,” Santos said. “It took from August 2008 until September 2014 just to delimit the infested area, the area we have quarantined, to have a boundary.” “Being able to fully delimit the area is a good accomplishment,” she continued. “It’s a big deal.” The surveying process is extremely thorough, with surveyors using binoculars,

A collection of dehydrated Asian Longhorned Beetles are glued to a piece of wood at the USDA lab and offices. trained dogs and climbing gear to identify the dime-sized exit holes the ALB leaves behind in infested trees. “We try to ground survey [with binoculars] every single tree in the regulated area,” said Antony Massop, who runs surveying teams in Worcester for the USDA. Massop said the number of infested trees is dropping in Worcester. His crews discovered 5,000 in 2013, 700 last year, and 216 over the first seven months of 2015. His team knows of 63 infected trees — due to be chopped down — still standing in the restricted zone. “Progress is being made,” Massop said. “We’re finding less and less [infected] trees every time we go around.” Santos said the number of trees the surveying crews get through in a week is hard to estimate, since there are so many factors. Fluctuations in funding, contractors that are hired and then let go, adverse weather conditions and more can affect the rate at which trees are surveyed. She did say between Oct. 1, 2014 and July 18, 2015 the surveyors covered 1,084,793 trees, although surveying is only about 70 percent accurate. “The tree does try to heal itself to some extent, and weather conditions can change the look of the tree,” Santos said. “There is a percentage that they’re going to miss in surveying.” Surveyors do have a number of checks in

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place, though. Every time a tree is marked as infested, climbing crews have to strap on their harnesses and inspect every tree within a 200-meter (656-foot) “buffer zone.” Every infested tree, along with at-risk host trees, comes down – whether the property owner agrees or not. State and federal regulations govern the quarantine zone to protect other areas of the state from a potential ALB outbreak, although Massop said most people do not give his team any trouble. “Most people are interested in the process,” Massop said. “Some are apprehensive.”

HOW IT BEGAN It’s common knowledge that

the ALB is an invasive species – hence, the “Asian” part of the name – but what is not as well known is many of the trees in Worcester the beetle targets are also technically invasive species. The Norway maple species, which was common in neighborhoods such as Burncoat area before the ALB, is actually banned in Massachusetts because of

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its invasive nature. The tree is native to Europe and Asia – home of the ALB.

“In Burncoat you had a monoculture, and it was done intentionally after the tornado in the 1950s, when the trees got wiped out,” Seward said. “It was intentional that they wanted to plant a fast-growing, pretty tree.” Replanting efforts in Worcester tend to focus on multiple species to avoid another incident like the ongoing ALB problem, where an invasive pest that only targets certain species of trees cannot wipe out entire swaths of the city’s urban canopy. “We’re replenishing the environment for generations to come,” Massop said. “If you have another virus or bug, it won’t decimate the entire area.” “Hopefully, in future years if some other

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insect or bug comes in, they won’t do so much damage,” Moosey added. “They might affect one species, but not the whole variety. We don’t know, 30 years from now, what the new bug will be that could cause a lot of damage.” One question that remains is how, exactly, the ALB got to Worcester from its native homeland in Asia. The common theory is beetles got to Worcester, and other sites in the U.S., in wood shipping material from overseas, although no one is too concerned with finding the culprits, since regulations were not as strict when the beetle probably made its entrance into Massachusetts. “Whatever happened, it was a mistake,” Seward said. “It wasn’t something anybody did intentionally or they even knew they were doing. So nobody really wants to point fingers.” Still, like all invasive species, the foreign origin of the beetle causes problems for its

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new home. “One of the reasons it’s a big deal here is there are no natural predators, so there’s nothing to keep the food chain balanced,” Massop said. Massop said the government still does not know why the beetle has not adopted any new predators in America. Other basic questions, such as how far the beetles can disperse from a single tree, are also unanswered. Multiple labs are studying those questions, but in the meantime, Massop said the USDA has already identified some weaknesses of the ALB. “They’re a lazy beetle – they don’t like to fly,” Massop said, noting the insects tend to stay in the same tree. He said the sedentary nature of the insect gives him hope that the USDA can half the spread of the ALB. “It spends most of its life inside the trees.”

OUR CHEMICAL BREAKUP Well-read tree lovers may have heard about another option for fighting the ALB – chemical treatments, in which trees are injected with insecticide to prevent beetles from burrowing into the trunks or branches. On the surface it seems like a no-brainer, since the tree would not have to be cut down, but there are other considerations. “We were campaigning to have more

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Trees marked for removal off of Maple Street in Shrewsbury.

chemical treatments for trees as opposed to cutting non-infected trees,” Moosey said. “But the issue there is the chemical used, imidacloprid, has been found to be a danger to the environment. Pollinators like bees and bats – it affects them, so it affects flowering plants.” Imidacloprid is part of a relatively new group of insecticides called neonicotinoids, which are chemically similar to nicotine, the active ingredient in cigarettes. They work by attacking the central nervous system in insects, paralyzing and killing them – much more quickly than smoking cigarettes kills humans. The problem, as Moosey said, is the effect chemical treatment has on honeybees and other pollinators. Declining bee populations have been a source of concern for environmentalists for years. Many scientific studies, including a Harvard School of Public Health study in 2014, have demonstrated a link between even low levels of imidacloprid and Colony Collapse

Disorder, which causes bees to abandon the hive in winter, killing them. Imidacloprid specifically was banned by the European Union in 2013, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a moratorium on all new neonicotinoid use in April this year, ordering assessments on the chemicals’ effect on honeybee populations. “[The moratorium] doesn’t bind us, but it’s a recommendation, so the city manager decided we should stop it and not wholesale recommend chemical treatment,” Moosey said. The city’s point of view is in line with federal guidelines advocating for taking the safe route and removing host trees in risky areas. Since surveying methods are not 100 percent accurate, Santos said relying on chemical treatment can leave behind residual populations of beetles. “Comparing high-risk host tree removal to the use of insecticide isn’t apples to apples,”

Santos said. “The insecticide is more of a prophylactic, it doesn’t cure the tree. If the infestation isn’t readily apparent, we might treat that tree, and the treatment doesn’t go into the deep inside tissue of the tree. So it would likely kill the very first larval stages, but the if larvae is already developed further inside the tree it would have no effect.” Seward said she talks to many homeowners concerned with trees in their neighborhood. Even at the beginning of the infestation, Worcester residents did their homework, and in general expressed concern about the potentially harmful toxins chemical treatments bring to the soil and the community. In addition, chemical treatments take multiple administrations, and the extend of the infestation caused many to be wary of spreading so much insecticide across the Heart of the Commonwealth. “It’s one thing to chemically treat one or 10 trees — even with treating it multiple times,

paying for the labor — but we’re talking about hundreds of trees,” Seward said. “So I credit them with just saying, ‘Let’s start over.’” The USDA is not unequivocally opposed to chemical treatment. The agency did treat trees with imidacloprid in 2010 and 2011, using direct trunk and soil injections to inoculate at-risk species against the beetle. But Massop said it was too early in the eradication process to move away from the safer, more guaranteed method of cutting down at-risk trees. “There’s the potential we treat in the future if we’re comfortable we’ve identified the risk areas, at the tail end of the eradication,” Massop said. Of course, homeowners can pay out of pocket to hire a private company to treat trees on their own property, although the USDA cautioned if the trees are later surveyed and found to be infected, they would still be cut down.

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ROOT OF THE FUTURE When U.S. Congressman

Jim McGovern and then-Lt. Gov. Tim Murray started the public-private partnership called the Worcester Tree Initiative, they noted that voters often brought up trees as one of their major concerns in their neighborhoods. When trees were brought down, neighborhoods suffered, and Worcester took note.

Seward said most of the WTI’s funding now comes from private donors. Money that had flowed in from sources such as President Barack Obama’s 2009 stimulus package has dried up, but the organization still has work to do. “Some of it has to do with how the political world views the problem,” Seward said. “We still think of it as a problem, but there’s other things going on in the country. We’re back to hustling funds, basically.” Moosey said the city is stepping up as the

eradication process wears on, specifically to replant trees that continue to be cut down. “We need to start putting more money into replanting because the dollars we have been getting have been slowing way down,” Moosey said, noting the city allocated $150,000 in fiscal 2016 for tree replanting. He estimated Worcester has spent around $1 million in total on replanting. “Right now there’s no federal money for replanting.” The WTI has given away around 6,000 trees out of the more than 31,000 distributed by all organizations — DCR, the city of Worcester, and others — combined. With all the costs factored in, each tree can cost around $500, according to Seward, but she says it is worth it as long as people take care of the environment around them. “Planting the trees is super important, but taking care of them is huge too,” Seward said. “If I plant a tree in the ground and leave it, it might not survive. So for us it’s all about tree stewardship. We have to live in the environment, so we have to be mindful of how trees fit into that equation.” A mountain of chipped wood provides the backdrop for a newly-planted Dogwood tree at the Ararat Street Wood Disposal site.

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Worcester’s flourishing bike scene has been coming together in a number of ways in recent months, with weekly rides and more organization across the board. Still, the city has yet to have a true DIY cycling event that harnesses the enthusiasm, fun and creativity inherent in the camaraderie well known in the community.

Until now. The Wormtown Alleycat race will take place Saturday, Aug. 1, with a kickoff in Elm Park, on the corner of Highland Street and Park Ave. Registration will begin at 11:30 p.m. and the race/ ride will kick off in proper at noon, ending at 3cross Brewing Company, 26 Cambridge St. An alleycat race is not like typical sanctioned races. Organizer Will Darling said an alleycat like this is 80 percent fun, 20 percent competition. “Bike messengers started alleycats,” said Darling. “The idea behind it is that there are checkpoints throughout the city. Obviously the fastest rider wins, but you can hit the checkpoints in any order with any route. It all really depends on your knowledge of the city and the fastest routes. That’s what bike messengers do.” This will be Worcester’s first alleycat race, at least going as far back as anyone in the city’s cycling community can tell, and while the first one to the finish line with all of the checkpoints completed wins, there will be special challenges along the way to take time off the total. While Worcester’s cycling scene is vast and continuing to grow, the city does not necessarily lend itself to the growing community. “Worcester is not a super bike-friendly city,” explained Darling. “We have 13 colleges in the area and we really need to start hopping on that trend because it will make for a better, more close-knit city. I don’t know when the push here really got started, but it’s been going in other cities for much longer. We’re kind of on the end of that, but it’s cool to see change, like the bike lanes in Kelley Square.” While the city itself may not have the support or layout to consider itself bike-friendly, the community has come together and create a friendlier environment on its own. “We have a lot to do, but the support is there and it’s really just getting everyone together,” said Darling. Part of the appeal of an alleycat race such as Worcester’s is it is created by a member of the cycling community, for the cycling community. The atmosphere is fun and friendly. “It’s a little more chaotic,” said Darling. “It looks like chaos from the outside, with people running through the city and doing their own thing as opposed to everyone in spandex riding in a straight line. I’m hoping for that chaos and I want a welcoming atmosphere for all riders.” Darling has put his money where his mouth is for the event; the talk of community isn’t just flapping gums, the organization has been community-driven from the top down. The artwork used on the flyers that can be seen throughout the city was crafted by local artist Derek Ring, and the sponsors for the event are local-minded as well: Eastern Boarder, 3cross Brewing Company and Fritz’s Bicycle Shop. There is an outsider in the mix, however, in Phoenix, Arizona’s HeavyPedal, which has donated goods for the event. Even the objectives and checkpoints will be historical Worcester locales, though the specifics will be kept a secret until the event kickoff. While this is the first alleycat race in Worcester, it is not Darling’s first attempt at a cycling event - the first being 2013’s Midnight Crawl, a vaguely similar concept with checkpoints through the city. Those who participated were incredibly diverse, from competitive cyclists to occasional bike riders, young and old. The night was a great success among a tight group of riders, but the Wormtown Alleycat has stepped it up in the advertising department with more visible sponsors and flyers throughout the city. Darling is excited to see Worcester’s cycling community to continue to grow and hopes that the alleycat race can be a part of that growth. “People are ready for it, biking is growing in other cities and Worcester has to get on top of that,” he said. “It’s more fun and people are always ready for fun. They say to be the change you want to be. I want to see more races, so I will organize that. If other people want to step up, that would be awesome. Maybe I can race in one finally.” Head to Elm Park, off Highland Street and Park Ave., Saturday, Aug. 1, at 11:30 a.m. for the Wormtown Alleycat Race. If you’d like a bit more information, find the Wormtown Alleycat Race event page on Facebook.com. 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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After a near 15-year hiatus, Worcester’s Italian Festival is back in full swing, with a grand return set for Aug. 21-23, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 28 Mulberry St., and while the focus is family-friendly fun, the root of the event’s return is to help the church get back on its feet.

“It’s always been the pillar in this city for Italian immigrants that came to this area,” festival organizer Nick Maruca said of Mount Carmel. “It was always the anchor for them to get together and meet people and it’s always where we’d go to church, that was automatic. You dressed up, that’s what you did on Sunday. You went to church and you went home and had your family over and had a big dinner all day long.” Established in the early 1900s, Our Lady of Mount Carmel became an area institution: not just a church, but a place for families to get together. It also featured a recreation center, which Maruca said was important to the development of the youth of the time. As the years passed, capital improvements became increasingly necessary. With a diminished overall parishioner base, the church is in desperate need of updates and structural work. A full 100 percent of the earnings from the Italian Festival will be donated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. “It’s important to bring everybody back and refresh their minds that there is a beautiful church and beautiful recreation center and all those activities from when we were kids are still there,” said Maruca. “We want to bring that connection back. We’re thinking that the money is important, but it’s more about the awareness from the general public.” Committee member Jonelle Garofoli said her generation wants to hold on to a sense of tradition. “I don’t think there’s one person in this city that had gone to an Italian Festival that

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Ice Cream, Volturno Pizza, Anzio’s Brick Oven Pizza, Wholly Cannoli, Mac’s Diner, Boulevard Diner, Cafe Manzi’s and Moe’s. There are also a number of musical guests who will be performing throughout the weekend, such as Joe Cariglia and Marc Turo,

singing Rat Pack era songs, Ricky Duran, The Ambrosiani five-piece Italian band and Dale LePage and The Manhattans performing Swing with soul (for the full lineup and times, visit mtcarmelfestival.com). There will be a Bocce tournament Maruca said will feature highly-skilled competitors, a “Kids Zone” and beer garden sponsored by Peroni beer. “It’s been just unbelievable,” said Maruca of the community support already shown. “Everybody from local people, to politicians, to large corporations and small businesses have gotten involved. We’ve been getting calls and support in one way or another from people who have probably never even stepped foot in the church, but know about it.” Event sponsors include Worcester Magazine, the Worcester Bravehearts, Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, Creedon and Co., Peroni, Dunkin’ Donuts and Fiat. “We just want everyone to realize the Catholic church community is still vibrant, still there and can definitely make an impact for the good of people outside of just going to church on Sunday mornings,” said Maruca. The committee responsible for the planning and pre-fundraising has already been busy raising money for both the event and the church, with a pasta dinner kickoff fundraiser held in May at the Mount Carmel Rec Center. Between ticket sales and corporate sponsors, about $15,000 was raised. While the current focus is the return of the festival, organizers hope for this to return as an annual event. “It seems like everyone is just excited,” said Garofoli. “Everything has been positive, everyone has a lot of good energy. There is a great buzz going around, not just because of tradition, but as time goes on they may not realize how desperate the church is in need of repairs. Ultimately, that is the goal.” Be sure to check out the triumphant return of the Italian Festival at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 28 Mulberry St., on August 21-23. For more information on the church and the festival, head to mtcarmelfestival.com or “like” it on Facebook. For those looking to get involved, contact information is available on their website and there is still space for vendors, craftspeople and small businesses. Be sure to follow Worcester Magazine for more on the return of the Italian Festival to Worcester. 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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“Konstruct” art show an amalgamation of concepts

Art comes in many forms representing different ideals, constructs and standards. Art can be soothing, art can be derisive, and oftentimes it can be all those things all at once. There are times when an artist’s work is straightforward, with deeper nuance once you dig in. Other times, art can appear mind-numbingly intricate, but represent simple concepts. It can be confusing and overwhelming, but every once in awhile an amalgamation of work comes together in such a way as to represent all of those qualities in turn, or slowly oscillating between them.

“Konstruct, Modern Primitives” is just such a show. Combining many concepts under one contemporary primeval umbrella, Konstruct takes its lead from many directions, with a handful of artists and musicians to make a pointed whole. “Konstruct, Modern Primitives” runs Aug. 8-29 at The Sprinkler Factory Artist Group, 38 Harlow St., with an opening reception Saturday, Aug. 8, 7-10 p.m. and a closing reception Saturday, Aug. 29, 7- 10 p.m. Billed as an “art exhibit and multimedia event,” Konstruct is a lot of things; on paper the different experiences may sound like oil and vinegar, but in reality the goal is to be a bit closer to mixing paints and getting an entirely new color. The artists involved in the are Jill l!alexhibit pec iaci ! ecl!pe pS er Ser Sia mm

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handmade, things that are used or old. To me, there is a poetry in there.” “It brings something of the history of the object,” added Watts. “It’s almost like there is a ghost of the particular thing that is used.” While all of this means there is quite a bit to soak in, particularly in print preempting the event, that is not to say that the art (visual and aural) can’t be appreciated on baser levels as well. Johnston explained that while there is a deeper meaning in all of his works, which he did not wish to get into in print, he appreciates when people ask about the deeper the subject behind the art. “Different works work on multiple levels,” said Johnston. “Some people like art because they like the way it looks, but there is always a different meaning for the artists. I don’t really care, maybe it [resonates with] them on one level and they want to think about it and question what it means.” Head to The Sprinkler Factory Artist Group, 38 Harlow St., Saturday, Aug. 8 from 7-10 p.m. for the opening reception of “Konstruct, Modern Primitives,” or check out the gallery through Aug. 29 on Thursdays and Fridays, 7-10 p.m., or Saturdays and Sundays, 1-4 p.m. A closing reception will be held Saturday, Aug. 29, 7-10 p.m. There will be no entry fee for the opening reception, as well as free refreshments. For more information on The Sprinkler Factory or find out more about other exhibits, head to Sprinklerfactory.com.

materials or using “obtainium” (a significantly Watts, Laura Cahalane, J-me Johnston and more interesting way of saying finders, Peter S. Wise. As far as focal-point art goes, they are certainly the center. They are not the keepers), and while each artist works under end of the story however, as multimedia is not his or her own style and influence, he or she just used as a fancy catch-all phrase designed also work with and inspire one another. “I’m very conscious of people making to excite the press, they use mixed-media in things that have a life, or have certain the classic sense: a veritable color wheel of energies of their own depending on the ideas. objects used and integrated into them,” The participating artists will have their said Watts, who has studied indigenous pieces on display at The Sprinkler Factory - some hanging on the walls, other, SUBMITTED/WORK BY JILL WATTS such as sculptures, on the ground, but the music portion of the show sets it apart from the rest. For the opening reception, Industrial Sonic Echo will be performing as well as Jeff Sampson and Sean Carroll, previously known as Embracing the Glass. Industrial Sonic Echo is a musical experience that sets itself apart from the standard operating procedure of jam, gig, repeat. The music is a component of the whole, which also incorporates J-me’s art, both hung and structural, with visual media overlaid and coinciding costumes. If it sounds like a lot to digest, it is - and that is by design. J-me’s son will be performing with the band for the opening, and the instruments were created by J-me himself. If the utopian society, led by African ritual. “It’s very different from mass Rufus, in “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure were infinitely cooler, they would presumably production, very different from somebody going out and saying, ‘Here are the plans, be playing similar instruments. make something else in a factory.’ It seems to “It’s really more like a sound machine,” imbue the artwork itself with certain qualities explained Johnston. “But they’re fun to play that you don’t get.” and they make crazy sounds when you put it Cahalane, who works predominantly in through an echo delay.” fabric and some metals, believes the use of Each of the artists interviewed - Watts, repurposed components add to the overall Johnston and Cahalane (Wise was dealing feel. with a personal matter) - adhere to the “There is a sensuality that isn’t in the modern primitive concept in some way, ready-made,” she said. “I love things that are whether that be utilizing repurposed crafting Over Over Over 40 COlOrs 40COlOrs COlOrs 40 On On sale Onsale sale

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Joey’s still a west side jewel Michael Brazell

About five years ago I was fortunate enough to review Joey’s Bar and Grill when it occupied its former location on Mill Street in Worcester. At the time, the restaurant was still a relative newcomer to the Worcester dining scene, and while owner Joey Rovezzi has been a staple of area dining for decades, his eponymous restaurant had yet to firmly establish itself on Worcester’s west side.

Fast-forward to the present day: Joey’s has become entrenched as one of the best restaurants west of Park Ave., fomenting a solid following at its 344 Chandler St. location. While some things have changed over the five years, Joey’s is still an excellent restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere that can

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adapt to any mood whether it be a date night or dinner and drinks with friends. My co-diner Lillian and I visited Joey’s on a Monday night and were seated at one of the high-tops in the bar immediately, though wait times regularly top 45 minutes on busier evenings. Entering the restaurant, diners are given a choice between sitting around a large horseshoe-shaped bar or in the bi-level, partitioned dining area juxtaposed adjacent it. For the dining room, most seating options are booths, with some room for larger parties and an expansive entertaining space in the rear of the building reserved for functions. On most weeknights the bar is lively, and revelers can choose from a handful of signature cocktails and also an improved draught beer list with at least one featured beer from Worcester’s own Wormtown Brewery. Joey’s has a number of excellent appetizers — from the crunchy lobster rangoons ($9) to the spicy classic calamari ($10) — but on this visit we began our meal with an order of the crispy fish tacos ($11). Three giant tacos served in a soft-shell tortilla, packed with a sweet cabbage slaw, black beans and large chunks of a lightly fried, flaky white fish and drizzled with a citrus tartar sauce were a great way to start the meal. The tacos were large and despite our trouble keeping them

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crumbled bleu cheese — with an order of the crab cakes. These two coastersized crab cakes come served with an Asianinspired slaw, sweet cabbage dressed with a ginger dressing, corn and a healthy serving of tartar sauce. I ordered a personal favorite, the Bourbon BBQ Meatloaf, which features three half-inch thick slices of meatloaf, doused in a sweet barbeque sauce, with a medley of grilled squash and zucchini, a mountain of mashed potatoes, all topped with thinly cut fried onion strings. While the vegetables were crisp and the mashed potatoes just right, the meatloaf did not deliver as I was expecting, with one of the slices being noticeably dry and tough even in spite of a lavish dousing of the tangy sauce. The other two slices were good, but I can only think that I got an unlucky end slice of the meatloaf which maybe tends to be more dry continued on next page

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Wine Worlds Apart Al Vuona

I was recently asked to describe the difference between old world and new world wines, a perplexing subject to say the least. Hopefully, my explanation will clear up any confusion. You see, old world refers primarily to wines produced in Europe, whereas new world refers to newer wine-.producing regions such as the United States, Australia and South America. Here’s where it may get a little fuzzy. First, many people may actually be reluctant to try a so-called old world wine thinking it may indeed be, you know, old. On the other hand, some consumers are leery about trying something new for fear of it being untested or untried. In the old world the Church often initiated and promoted local viticulture to provide wine for ritualistic purposes. That has a somewhat ominous overtone, don’t you think? Wine is meant for enjoyment, not fear. Then you have the style issue to contend with. Many new-world regions tend to produce more fruit oriented or fruit-forward style wines sometimes referred to as fruit bombs. Not exactly the kind of gastronomic inducement a wine lover looks for. Old world wines tend to veer more toward the subtle and earthy end of the spectrum. Terms such as dirt, mineral, clay, grass, and yes, even barnyard, are used to define this style. Those new to wine may not find this very appealing. Quite often new world wines tend to use grapes from many different growers and locations in order to produce a bottle of wine - which leads some people to ask, “so who really made the wine?” Alcohol level is another issue that adds to the confusion. The same varietal in both new and old world wines can have vastly different alcohol levels. Many new world wines, such as Cabernet, tend to be higher in alcohol as opposed to their old world counterparts. However, unlike an IQ test, a high level of alcohol does not guarantee a bigger or better wine. Let’s not forget how frustrating a clash in ideologies can be to those new to wine. Many old world wine producers feel it’s important to hold on to longstanding traditions, while new world producers may be willing to push the boundaries of wine making to new levels. Old world wines often adhere to a longstanding set of rules governing where and what to plant in terms of varietals. Conversely, new world wines follow a much less stringent set of guidelines, thus allowing for more OF THE WEEK autonomy. Like opposing political viewpoints, this pits folks Cuvaison: Sauvignon preferring more regulation against those opting for less. But do you really want to make wine appreciation a political Blanc 2014, California. Bright gold color with mel- issue? All of which adds to the uncertainty and confusion already surrounding wine. It’s enough to drive an aspiring on, grapefruit and citrus oenophile to drink nothing but Kool Aid. flavors. Medium bodied So the next time you hear the terms “new world” or “old with clean sharp acidity on world” being used, just remember: in the end, it’s really all about the wine. So drink up and enjoy. the firm finish. $18

than the rest. We finished our meal with a tasty cranberry crumb cobbler served with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream, and while we would have preferred a bit more crumb in the crumb:cranberry ratio, the house-made dessert was still a decadent treat. Service at Joey’s is typically good and our service was no different on this particular night, with our server being present without overbearing. Prices at the restaurant are fair, with most appetizers running around $10 and entrees ranging between $15 and $25. On this particular visit our meal topped out at just over $63. Joey’s is still one of the few restaurants on Worcester’s west side that is consistently good, but I can’t help but think the relative lack of competition for west siders has led to less experimentation with the menu. While each item is undoubtedly good and sold at a fair price, the Joey’s of five years ago seemed more willing to take chances with its menu. Regardless, Joey’s Bar and Grill has firmly become a staple of the Worcester dining scene, with a balanced, excellent menu of new American cuisine served by a friendly and personable staff.

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The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Steamers at Sunset Wednesday, Aug. 19, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Blissful Meadows Golf Club, 801 Chocolog Road in Uxbridge. Enjoy a Caribbean-themed night of golf, cocktails, food, raffles, games and more as you celebrate the end of summer. Music will be provided by Toby Tobas. The event will be held for the first time from Blissful Meadow’s new “open air” pavilion. “This event is one that our members most look forward to throughout the year,” said Jeannie Hebert, Chamber President and CEO. “It’s

starts at 6, and features New England Clam Chowder, steamed clams, pasta salad, Cole Slaw, boiled red bliss potatoes, corn on the cob, baked beans, corn bread and dinner rolls, with your choice of lobster, sirloin steak or vegetarian entree. The cost is $55 per person, $525 for a table of 10. RSVP by July 30. Visit cmschamber.niing.com/events,

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Punch-drunk love Jim Keogh

Why do boxers get into the ring to hit and be hit? Money and fame? Sure. To satisfy their most savage urges? Okay. Because they like it? Now we’re getting somewhere.

That’s the unspoken reason why champion Billy Hope keeps climbing between the ropes, despite the fact that his face springs bloody leaks within the first round and his speech is fogged with the same slur of a guy who’s had a couple too many drinks. Billy is 430, with a beautiful wife and loving daughter, a big house, and a future that, one suspects, will include a Parkinson’s diagnosis by his late forties. “Southpaw” tells Billy’s story using the familiar tropes of the boxing movie, from the trainer who delivers Obi Wanlike kernels of wisdom to the training montage before the Big Fight. Billy’s bout is his last chance to purge demons, to find redemption, to win back the love of his child and the respect of the boxing establishment that has abandoned him — in other words, yadda yadda yadda. Stripped to its essentials, the film offers little new within a genre that seems to have punched itself out and now clings to relevancy by doing a nifty rope-adope. But once you move past the tired plot elements, “Southpaw” emerges as a surprisingly agile piece of moviemaking by director Antoine Fuqua. At its heart is a wonderful performance by Jake Gyllenhaal as the scrappy Billy, a onetime orphan from New York’s rough Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood who we first see dispatching an opponent while taking a beating in the process (like Rocky Balboa before him, Billy Hope is notorious for leading with his face). His gravely concerned wife, Maureen (Rachel McAdams), urges him to quit before his brains are permanently scrambled; his less concerned manager (50 Cent) dangles a $30 million HBO contract in front of his blackened eyes.

One night at a charity event Billy gets into a scrape with fighter Miguel Escobar (Miguel Gomez), who accuses Billy of ducking him. In the ensuing melee Maureen is accidentally shot and killed (no spoiler here, it’s in the trailer, folks), leaving Billy emotionally ruined, his finances crumbling, and his young daughter removed from his care by child protection services when he’s deemed an unfit father. This all happens with such ridiculous speed — Billy is moldering in a seedy apartment before the wounds from his last fight are even healed — that it strains credibility. But “Southpaw” is only a movie, so we forgive. Gyllenhaal does terrific work building sympathy for a guy who makes stupendously selfdestructive choices before finally humbling himself to gruff trainer Tick Wills (Forest Whitaker). The film is oppressively bleak for long stretches, which makes Gyllenhaal’s performance critical to keeping the audience engaged, something he manages to do even while speaking barely above a mumble. Billy’s woes are precursor to the top-notch training and fight sequences that dispense with the “Rocky” trumpets on the soundtrack and the punches that sound like a 12-car pileup when they land, and opt for a grittier feel (Billy even enters the arena without customary musical accompaniment). If you already don’t know that Billy will square off with Escobar in the finale, then you haven’t been paying attention to more than a century of cinema. The late great Roger Ebert once famously declared that what’s most important about a formula movie is not what it’s about but “how it is about it.” “Southpaw” is a perfect illustration that the tried-and-true can be turned into something special so long as its makers are willing to accept that they haven’t inventing anything, they’re just adding to the canon. I’m not sure a boxing movie will ever score a pure knockout anymore, but “Southpaw” clearly earns a win by judges’ decision.

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The Heart to Heart Foundation is wearing its heart on its sleeve to host two annual fundraisers. On Saturday, Aug. 1, Heart to Heart will host its seventh annual Poker Run to help fight cancer. The ride kicks off at 9 a.m. at the Beagle Club in Charlton. One week later, on Aug. 8, the annual Family Fun Day will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on the North Brookfield Town Common. Tickets for the $10 chicken BBQ, being held from 12:30-1:30 p.m., can be reserved by calling 508-867-6283. Dinner tickets are also available at SpencerBank in Spencer and Rise & Shine Restaurant in East Brookfield. Register for the Poker Run from 9-10:30 a.m. on Aug. 1. The cost is $20 per rider, $10 per passenger. For more information, call 508-248-6988 or 508-400-0447.

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The “Bubbleheads” are Walking & Rockin @ Ralph’s. The Bubbleheads pop into Ralph’s Tavern tonight to close out this season’s Walk & Rock series! Come join us for a night filled w/ great friends, music & as always special guests! No Cover - Ever! Ralph’s Tavern, 113 Shrewsbury St. Sean Fullerton “Fully” Acoustic. Sean Fullerton specializes in Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Memphis Soul, Fingerstyle Guitar and his own original music using 6 String, 12 String and resonator guitars, harmonicas, live guitar looping, Bose and UltraSound sound systems. 3:30-6:30 p.m. Lancaster Farmers Market, Main St and Thayer Memorial Dr, Lancaster. 978-257-3938 or find them on Facebook. 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: Concerts begin at 7:15PM; $10 members per car, $15 Nonmembers per car. 7-9 p.m. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-456-3924 or fruitlands.org Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 7:30 p.m.-midnight Hirosaki Prime, 1121 Grafton St. 508-926-8700. Back in Blues. 8-11 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Throwback Thursdays The Flock of A-Holes from 9pm to 11pm Only! Followed by 80’s Karaoke with The Mistress and the Magicman. For a few weeks, The Flock will be performing on Thursdays again. A great way to kick off your Summer weekend! You gotta get here early! They are only playing from 9pm - 11pm. Each show will be brought to you by Narragansett and they’ll be giving out Flock T-shirts. Stick around after the show because 80’s Karaoke will be happening until we close @2AM $5 before 10:45, Free after that. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook.

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, 102 Green St. 508-459-8702 or find them on Facebook. Blue Light Bandits, Jubilee Gardens & Big Mama Lu at Electric Haze. A shared night of cool tunes with Blue Light Bandits, Jubilee Gardens and Big Mama Lu opening at 9pm 9 p.m.midnight Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. 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 CCLXXXI: MindMaze [PA], Iris Divine [VA], Verscythe, Iron Will. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Mike Lynch Trio. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. Brett Brumby. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. “Blueswitch” jump blues/dancing. Wonderful Summer evening of Blues and Jump Blues, like to dance? this is it! The Ritz, 4 Circut Ave, OB Martha’s Vineyard. Island Queen from Falmouth brings you right to the venue. Stay at the Nausha House 10 p.m.-1 a.m. The Ritz , 4 Circut Ave., Oak Bluffs. College Night w DJ Xkaliber. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Dezi Garcia. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044. DJ (21+) Canal. N/A. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

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Peanut Butter & Jam in the Park, We & Mrs. Jones. This new band taking Worcester by storm was born right here on our Go cheer on the Worcester Bravehearts as they take PB&J stage 2 summers ago! Join We & Mrs Jones with their new on the Bristol Blues Friday, July 31 at 7:05 p.m. at line up & super cool sounds...Maddy Jones AKA Mrs Jones with her the HIP at Fitton Field at the foot of Holy Cross. Enjoy incredible power house vocals, new addition Jim Heffernan on the fat a free fireworks display after the game. Tickets are $5-$9. & groovy organ, super talented Dan Hunt on guitar, Bill MacGillivray Email tickets@worcesterbravehearts.com. keeping perfect time on drums & Gail Hunt on bass (it’s all about that bass, you know). Bring a blanket or chair, and your lunch. Better yet, support our local sandwich shops downtown. Order from one Walter Trout. Walter Trout, considered to be one of the finest blues of them! Rain location: Elm Draught House Cinema, 35 Elm Street. Free. Noon-1:15 p.m. Millbury Town Common, Main St and Elm St., guitarists in the world, returns to premier his new album “The Blues Millbury. 508-865-3477. Came Callin.” Having been the lead guitarist for Canned Heat, John Lee Hooker and John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, he formed his own band Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat. Let Dr. Nat start your weekend with in 1989 and has since become a global mega star. If you’re a blues/ jazz, swing, blues, soul, samba, R&B, Broadway, original songs about Worcester, and other surprises, such as special guest vocalists and rock fan and have yet to see/hear Walter and his band, don’t miss instrumentalists. Dancers welcome! Ask about Thank Friday It’s Dr. this, he is truly amazing. Bull Run is a full-service, farm-to-table Nat (TFIDN) menu bargains in the cabaret room! No cover charge, restaurant in a pre-revolutionary tavern, located about 35 miles NW tips appreciated. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 of Boston and 15 minutes from Rt. 495, with plenty of free parking Millbury St. 508-753-4030 or natneedle.com and rustic charm. . $30 advance; $35 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Bill McCarthy’s Friday After Work Party at Plaza Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425Azteca! Having the ability to “mold his voice” to whatever artist he’s 4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com Audio Wasabi - Hosted by Brian Chaffee. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. covering -- be it Elvis Costello or Elvis Presley, Tom Petty or James Taylor, John Lennon or Billy Joel -- Bill keeps his performances fresh Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

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and never fails to please his audience! Free. 6-9 p.m. Plaza Azteca, 539 Lincoln St. BillMcCarthyMusic.com Bo & Ira Blues. Blues and classic rock Bo & Ira style! Free. 6-9 p.m. Park Grill and Spirits, Bar, 257 Park Ave. 508-756-7995 or facebook.com/parkgrillworc. “Blueswitch” jump blues/dancing. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Edgartown Memorial Wharf, Dock St., Edgartown. Ken Macy. Relax, kick back and unwind! 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water Street, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. Patrick Shea, clarinet Senior Recital. Patrick, a clarinet student of Nancy Ackerman, will perform classical repertoire for clarinet, accompanied by Wendy Ardizzone, piano. Patrick graduated from South High School as Valedictorian of his class and was the Central District High School Band Concert Master. Patrick also played clarinet in the Joy of Music Youth Orchestra. He will be attending Yale University next fall. Free Admission. 7-8 p.m. Joy of Music Program, Recital Hall, 1 Gorham St. 508-856-9541 or jomp.org Hip Swayers & Friends. Enjoy coffee on the corner - very pleasant - we will sway your day! Free. 7:30-9 p.m. Espress Yourself Coffee, 2 Richmond Ave. 508-755-3300. Coca Montoya. Guitar One Magazine calls guitarist/vocalist Coco Montoya “the hottest southpaw in the blues” and raves about his “master touch and killer tone.” $40 in advance, $45 at the door. 8-10 p.m. Viva Bene Italian Ristorante, Club Symply Fargone at Viva Bene, 144 Commercial St. 978-563-9998 or symplyfargone.com Hal Ketchum. Hal Ketchum is one of the finest singer/songwriters to ever come softly into Nashville and then blow outta there in a blaze. His radio hits, “Small Town Saturday Night,” “Past The Point of Rescue,” “I Miss Mary,” “Hearts Are Gonna Roll” and “I know Where Love Lives,” to name just a few, sold millions of records along with sold out concerts across the country. Bull Run is a full-service, farm-to-table restaurant in a pre-revolutionary tavern, located about 35 miles NW of Boston and 15 minutes from Rt. 495, with plenty of free parking and rustic charm. . $32 advance; $36 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com How Bizarre. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Sean Fullerton. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Jerkus Circus - 10 year reunion show! Our ten-year reunion of the biggest, boobiest, booziest, weirdest variety show ever to hit New England. Comedy, Music, Burlesque, Sideshow Hosted and Produced by the World Famous Steamy Bohemians (Niki Luparelli, Lainey Schooltree) Burlesque by the Lipstick Criminals (formerly known as the Babes in Boinkland) Comedians Ken Reid The Naked Comic Sideshow weirdness The Human Floor Miss Adventure Titler Headlining Band Cougar Bait. Doors at 8, Show at 9 21+ $10. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629 or find them on Facebook. King Bison, Zaius, Insano Vision, and Gasoline Therapy! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508753-9543. Metro. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Sean Fullerton “Fully” Acoustc. Sean Fullerton specializes in Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Memphis Soul, Fingerstyle Guitar and his own original music using 6 String, 12 String and resonator guitars, harmonicas, live guitar looping, Bose and UltraSound sound systems. Dinner, Drinks, Music. 9 p.m.-midnight Rye & Thyme, 14

Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900 or ryeandthyme.com The Sonomatics. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508926-8877. Whiskey Church. Classic Rock hits all night! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508842-8420. My Better Half - Lisa Wilson &Brett Brumby. 9:30 p.m.12:30 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. Acoustic Nation. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Andy Cummings. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. DJ (21+) Canal. N/A. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

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Free Butch Bazillion Show. Every Saturday & Sunday ~ 1-5 PM Free Butch Bazillion Show Playing Your Favorite Rock & Pop Hits ~ Plus New Originals Kimball Farm 400 Littleton Road (Rte 110), Westford, MA 01886 Phone 978-486-3891 kimballfarm.com Free All Ages Show Kimball Farm is famous for Over 50 Flavors of delicious Homemade Ice Cream. They also offer a Grill & Seafood Shack, a Country Store, MiniGolf, Pitch n’ Putt, a Golf Driving Range, Bumper Boats, an Electronic Game Arcade, and fun for your whole family! Butch Bazillion will be performing outdoors in the Large White Tent next to the Grill & Seafood Shack (Weather Permitting). You’ll hear hit songs made famous by Elton John, Styx, Train, Bruce Hornsby, Dave Matthews, John Mayer, The Beatles, David Gray, Oasis, Collective Soul, Gin Blossoms, Cold Play, Paul Simon, The Eagles, Rod Stewart, Brian Adams, Queen, Journey, Carol King, Crosby Stills, Nash and Young, Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, Snow Patrol, Plain White T’s, Matchbox 20, and many more familiar artists. Free. 1-5 p.m. Kimball Farm, 400 Littleton Road, Westford. 978486-3891 or find them on Facebook. TJ’s Open Mic Saturdays. 1-5 p.m. Union Music, 142 Southbridge St. 508-753-3702. Double header Matinee and Evening shows! 4pm Matinee with Slitstitch, Crazy & The Brains (NY) Whoopi Sticks, BackHand. 8:pm Show w/ 0C45, Nick & The Adversaries, Mickey Rickshaw, Unlisted & Injury. The Noise Floor is bringing you all sorts of goodness on this one. OC45 hasn’t been to Worcester in years and we’re excited to bring them back, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. 1 day, 2 shows, 8 bands, for only $10 Night Show (9:00pm): OC45 oc45.bandcamp.com and the Adversaries reverbnation.com Mickey Rickshaw (check out their new album!) $5 for matinee, $7 for night show, or $10 for both $5 for Matinee, $7 for night show or $10 for both. 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook. Epihany Ensemble. Epiphany Ensemble: Acoustic Jazz and surprises, songs of Charles Ketter and Eddie Knuckles. Charles Ketter, Aaron Perna, Ed Arndt on Guitars and Bass, Jesse Batilana on Cello, Jackson Fulk-Logan on drums Free. 6-8 p.m. Pinecroft Dairy, 555 Prospect St., West Boylston. 508-853-0717 or pinecroftdairy.com 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 Beatles For Sale the Tribute. Back by popular demand! Beatles For Sale returns to the Town of Ashby on Saturday, August 1st at 7pm for a free outdoor concert on the town common gazebo. 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 Sunday, August 2nd. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Ashby Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Free. 7-8:30 p.m. Ashby Town Common Bandstand, Corner of Common Road/Main St., Ashby. Live Music TDB. Starting at 7pm. The performed is TBD. N/A. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water Street, 508-926-8353. The Sage Project. 7-10 p.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263.

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Shack (Weather Permitting). You’ll hear hit songs made famous by Elton John, Styx, Train, Bruce Hornsby, Dave Matthews, John Mayer, The Beatles, David Gray, Oasis, Collective Soul, Gin Blossoms, Cold Play, Paul Simon, The Eagles, Rod Stewart, Brian Adams, Queen, Journey, Carol King, Crosby Stills, Nash and Young, Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, Snow Patrol, Plain White T’s, Matchbox 20, and many more familiar artists. Free. 1-5 p.m. Kimball Farm, 400 Littleton Road, Westford. Free Butch Bazillion Show Playing Your Favorite Rock & Pop Hits ~ Plus 978-486-3891 or find them on Facebook. New Originals Kimball Farm 400 Littleton Road (Rte 110), Westford, Jim’s Sunday Blues Jam. Every week, Jim Perry hosts the best MA 01886 Phone 978-486-3891 kimballfarm.com Free All Ages Show blues jam around, and brings in very special guest performers. No cover. Kimball Farm is famous for Over 50 Flavors of delicious Homemade Ice 6-10 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Cream. They also offer a Grill & Seafood Shack, a Country Store, MiniOPEN MIC SUNDAYS @ PLAZA AZTECA! To check the Golf, Pitch n’ Putt, a Golf Driving Range, Bumper Boats, an Electronic schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Game Arcade, and fun for your whole family! Butch Bazillion will be Facebook Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host performing outdoors in the Large White Tent next to the Grill & Seafood at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: Western Mass native Monica Czausz, a rising senior at Rice University in Houston, Texas, performs on the Hook Organ in a noontime recital Wednesday, Aug. 5 at Mechanics Hall.

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Rev. Kerry and the Good News Allstars. Blues, Funk, and Roll! Home Cooked Meal Special tonight for just $4! $5 Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. !Cafe con Dios!, Main Room, 22 Faith Ave., Auburn. Brian Chaffee. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Fennario. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash: A Fine Connection & Bruce Mandaro Band. August 1 is Jerry Garcia’s birthday! We’re having a Bull Run Jam to make Jerry grateful... Two great bands: A Fine Connection - A Central Mass based tribute band comprised of four (sometimes 5) diverse musicians that put a unique and personal twist on the Garcia/Grateful Dead catalogue. Rather than mimicking the Dead exactly, A Fine Connection chooses to tap into Jerry’s energy and style as a foundation on which to build. The result is healthy balance of creativity and tradition. Just like Garcia himself, the band is constantly pushing the envelope, growing together as musicians and performers. Jim Stevens: guitar/vocs, Daniel Cormier: keys/ vocs, Steve Bragg: bass, Aaron Morey: drums. The Bruce Mandaro Band – Was Nominated for Best Groove/Jam band in Worcester Magazine’s 2007 Turtle Boy Awards. Bruce was the founder of Slipknot, (now known as The Knot) which was active around the New England area for 30 years. With this band Bruce will be playing with Mark Mercier, legendary keyboard player with Max Creek, and featuring members of The Knot and Max Creek. The long strange trip continues... Bull Run is a full-service, farm-to-table restaurant in a pre-revolutionary tavern, located about 35 miles NW of Boston and 15 minutes from Rt. 495, with plenty of free parking and rustic charm. $12. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com Paul Rishell & Annie Raines (Ballroom). When 22-year-old harmonica ace Annie Raines first sat in with 42-year-old country blues guitarist Paul Rishell in a Boston bar in 1992, few in the crowd suspected that they were witnessing the beginning of a musical partnership that would span the next fifteen years and counting. After 22 years and six albums, Paul Rishell and Annie Raines have become the blues’ most dynamic duo. The Bull Run is a full-service, farm-to-table restaurant in a pre-revolutionary tavern, located about 35 miles NW of Boston with plenty of free parking and lots of rustic charm. . $20 advance; $24 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Ballroom, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. “Blueswitch” jump blues/dancing. 9 p.m.-noon Portuguese American Club, Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven. 9Teen. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. High Octane. High energy hits from classic to current! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Jubilee Gardens. Lydia & Phil open the show at Sahara, don’t miss their folkin’ bluesy set of tunes, followed by Jubilee Gardens! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181. Root Land Band. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508926-8877. The Norm Tonelli Trio. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. DJ (21+) Canal. N/A. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. Hit the Bus. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. 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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Dance2Swing 134 North Main St. Leominster MA 01453 6:30pm ~ Beginner Group Swing Dance Lesson. 7:30pm ~ The Juke Joint 5 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 below: Coming Up: Sunday August 9th Retro Polatin 6:30-10:30 p.m. Leominster Elks Lodge 1237, 134 N. Main St., Leominster. 978-840-3375. Funky Jazz Jam Sundays. 21 plus First, and Third Sundays! More info on Facebook. Free. 7-11 p.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Albert Castiglia. Albert Castiglia (pronounced “ka-STEEL-ya”) arrived on the International radar after Buddy Guy’s iconic harp-blower, Junior Wells, heard the young bluesman sing and invited him into his solo band for several world tours. He has been named “Best Blues Guitarist” by Miami New Times, the respected alternative music magazine and honored by Roots Music Report with a Top Blues Album of 2011 and 2012. The Bull Run is a full-service, farm-to-table restaurant in a pre-revolutionary tavern, located about 35 miles NW of Boston with plenty of free parking and lots of rustic charm. . $16 advance; $20 day of show. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets. bullrunrestaurant.com/AlbertCastiglia. Worcester Jazz Collective @ Electric Haze. Worcester Jazz Collective plays Electric Haze every 2nd Sunday! Deconstructed Standards and Originals. Free. 8-11 p.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629 or worcesterjazzcollective.com

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The Charlton Arts & Activities Center Blueberry Festival brings some fruity fun to Charlton Saturday, Aug. 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4 Dresser Hill Road. Spread out a blanket and bask in the sun while listening to live music, or get up on stage and enter a Karaoke contest. You can enter the Blueberry Bake-Off or dive face-first into a pie-eating contest. There will be Irish step dancing demonstrations, wood carving, Emma’s Acres Alpacas,kids awn games, a bounce house, a puppet show, raffles and a special visit from the Worcester Bravehearts’ Jake the Lion. There will be food, too.

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Blue Mondays. Guitarist/Singer Nate Flecha plays the blues every Monday. Free. 7-9 p.m. starlite, 39 Hamilton St., Southbridge. 772-402-8777 or find them on Facebook. Bobby Gadoury - solo piano. 7-10 p.m. Nuovo Restaurant, 92 Shrewsbury St. 508-796-5915. Open Mic/Open Decks. Sign up is at 7pm for half hour or less slots. Use our PA system, Mics, controller and sound tech. Anything is welcome! 21plus Free. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Blue Mondays - Live Blues. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

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Music Together - Music and Movement - Early Childhood Mommy & Me Classes. Have some summer fun making music with Pakachoag. Our W. Boylston 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 Sterling and Auburn. $60 / $45 for siblings. 9:30-10:15 a.m. First Congregational Church-Pakachoag Music School satellite location, Lower Hall, 26 Central St., West Boylston. 508-791-8159. West African Rhythm Project at the Nature Explore Stage. Let your imagination go wild in our Nature Explore® Outdoor Exhibit. From building a fort with logs and twigs, to digging in sand and mud, to nature art, climbing, music and movement, the possibilities are endless! (You might want to bring some play clothes!) Join us for a special performance on the Nature Explore Stage! The West African Rhythm Project returns to the EcoTarium to perform and hold an interactive drum session. Free with EcoTarium admission ($14 adults, $10 children 2-18, seniors 65+ and students with ID); Free for EcoTarium Members and children under 2. 11 a.m.-noon EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org Hip Swayers Deluxe. Hip Swayers play the Newton Square Free Summer Concert Series - family friendly, free and easy Tuesday evening fun! 6:30-8 p.m. Newton Square Park, Highland St. and Pleasant St. friendsofnewtonhill.org Bobby Gadoury - solo piano. 7-10 p.m. Nuovo Restaurant, 92 Shrewsbury St. 508-796-5915. The Pulaski Brass Band. Head on over to Briarwood for a good old-fashioned summertime concert enthusiastically performed by The Pulaski Brass Band of Webster, Massachusetts. Free. 7-8 p.m. Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community: Birches Auditorium, 65 Briarwood Circle.

Tuesday Night at the Movies. 7-10 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Vertigo Trivia Game Show - Free to Enter. Vertigo hits Shrewsbury Street! This is not your typical pub trivia! An eight round interactive team event, complete with visual, audio, and other specialty rounds that are anything but boring! Prizes for the top finishers, and fun for all who participate. Teams can have up to six players, so grab your friends or family and come out for a night of fun competition and great food! Free. 7-9 p.m. Vintage Grille, 346 Shrewsbury St. 508-752-0558 or vertigotrivia.com Tuesday Open Mic Night @ Greendale’s Pub with Bill McCarthy Local Musicians Showcase! To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@verizon.net (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. Sam James. 8-11 p.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044. Andra Taylor and Nate Dodge. 9 p.m.-midnight Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. 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. 508753-9543. Every Tuesday: Jon Bonner and Boogie Chillin’. 9 p.m.-

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Worcester Organ Concert Young Artist Showcase Featuring Monica Czausz. Free noontime concert featuring the historic Hook Organ aka The Worcester Organ. Two August concerts feature young artists just beginning their careers. This week, Monica Czausz, performs. A native of Chicopee, in 2011 Czausz won first place in the Oklahoma City High School Organ Competition, a national honor attracting performers from across the nation. Considered one of the leading pipe organ players of her generation in the country she will graduate in Spring 2016 from Rice University Shepard School of Music with a degree in Organ Performance. She is currently Organ Scholar at Christ Church Cathedral, Houston, TX and has been Organist and Choir Director at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Holyoke MA. Seating is cabaret style, so bring your lunch or buy one at the Hall while they last! Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Free Admission. Noon-1 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-752-5608 or mechanicshall. org Jazz at Twig’s Café. Enjoy the sounds of jazz this summer with a series of talented musicians while you dine at Twig’s Café. This evening features the return of Mark Jodice. Mark’s passion for guitar playing has been cultivated over the past 25 years. Visit Mark’s website at: markjodice.weebly.com Included with admission. Free for members. 6-9 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111. Beatles For Sale the Tribute. Back by popular demand! Beatles For Sale the Tribute returns to Washburn Square in Leicester, MA on Wednesday, August 5th at 6pm for Leicester’s Annual “Cruise Night”. Classic cars and classic Beatles music! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a night of live Beatles music. Hear all your favorite Beatle hits as well as a good helping of B-sides and deep cuts performed completely live by New England’s #1 Beatles Tribute band, Beatles For Sale! “A splendid time IS guaranteed for all...” Rain date: Thursday August 6th Free. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Washburn Square, Main St., Leicester. Bobby Gadoury - solo piano. 7-10 p.m. Nuovo Restaurant, 92 Shrewsbury St. 508-796-5915. Ladies Night. Drinks Specials, Private Patio, Plenty of Free Parking. Great place to meet after work or just to enjoy a girl’s night out! 7-10 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Delbert McClinton. Three-time Grammy winner Delbert McClinton is a legend among Texas Blues/Roots music aficionados, not only for his amazing longevity, but for his ability to combine country, blues, soul, and rock & roll as if there were no distinctions between any of them in the best time-honored Texas tradition. Bull Run is a full-service, farm-to-table restaurant in a pre-revolutionary tavern, located about 35 miles NW of Boston and 15 minutes from Rt. 495, with plenty of free parking and rustic charm. . $76 advance; $80 day of show. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com Summer Concert- Gilbert and Sullivan and More! (Greater Worcester Opera). Join GWO for their 12th Annual Summer Concert Series. Enjoy a comfortable and air-conditioned atmosphere, while experiencing engaging performances by some of the area’s finest singers, accompanied by Olga Rogach and narrated by Rick Kimball. The music is exquisite, the price reasonable and the refreshments complimentary- it’s a great way to support the arts while having a wonderful time! Concerts include Broadway Melodies (July 22), American Songbook (July 29), Gilbert and Sullivan and More! (August 5), and Opera Gala (August 12). $10 general admission ($5 student). 7:30-9:30 p.m. Briarwood Community Center, Birches Auditorium, Briarwood Circle. 508-930-7062 or greaterworcesteropera.org Wednesday Night Open Mic/Local Musicans’ Showcase w/ Bill McCarthy @ Guiseppe’s. To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s

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ArtsWorcester, “Cropped” by Susan Paciello, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Oct. 9. Hours: closed Sunday The Regatta Players Theatre Group presents “The Wedding Singer” at Flanagan Theater, Southgate in Shrewsbury Friday, July 31 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. Subsequent performances are Saturday, Aug. 8 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 9 at 2 p.m. You won’t catch Adam Sandler or Billy Idol, or even Drew Barrymore, but the play promises to be a rockin’ good time. Reserve tickets by emailing tickets@regattaplayers.com or call 508-925-0583. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students/seniors.

- Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour $7-10 for tea. 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or asawaters.org Booklovers’ Gourmet, 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: University Gallery, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, noon-5 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 950 Main St. 508-793-7349 or 508-7937113 or clarku.edu Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: Free for gallery. 310 High St., Clinton. 978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or aorgallery.com College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross.edu Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 or danforthmuseum.org EcoTarium, 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 J U LY 3 0 , 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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Name: Adam De La Cruz Hometown: Bronx, New York, New York Number: 3 Position: Outfielder/Infielder/Closer School: Cochise College Major: General Studies What do you do when you aren’t playing baseball? Honestly, I listen to a lot of music and I like to read books. Pretty ironic, but I like to read books. Any kind of music, anything with rhythm I listen to. What’s one thing that most people don’t know about you? I’m a funny guy. I can be serious in the field, but I’m a funny guy. Teammates know that. I have (played pranks on other players) before, but I can’t say it was me because it’ll ruin them. What are you looking forward to about this summer? Definitely go to a Red Sox game. And I got a chance to do that thanks to my host family. It was a while back on an off day. It was raining and everything, but we were still there and it was amazing. I loved it. What’s your proudest moment as a baseball player? As a baseball player, travel I guess. I’ve been to a lot of places thanks to baseball. Who is the most influential person in your life? I would have to say my mom. Just growing up with her and everything I know right now. It’s my mom, definitely.

Preservation Worcester, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 10 Cedar St. 508-754-8760 or preservationworcester.org Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & Humanities, the Arts Center, Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-3463341 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. 508-753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org Saori Worcester Freestyle Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow St. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester.com Sprinkler Factory, Admission: Free. 38 Harlow St. sprinklerfactory.com Taproot Bookstore, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 1200 West Boylston St. 508-853-5083 or TaprootBookstore.com 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 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; Nude Drawing in the Galleries, Thursdays, through July 30; Samurai: Japanese myth and tradition in the contemporary imagination, Through Sept. 6; Armor Interpretation Knights! Gallery, Fridays, through July 31; Armor Interpretation - Samurai! Gallery, Fridays, through July 31; Art Cart!, Saturdays, through Dec. 26; Zip Tour: Paul Signac: Golfe Juan, Saturday; Onna-Bugeisha: Women of the Samurai, Sunday; Sunday Tours, Sundays, through June 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, Fishing to the Moon: A Fiber Arts Show, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Aug. 22. 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

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Dick’s Beantown Comedy Escape at Park Grill and Spirits. Fri & Sat July 31st and Aug 1st Shaun Bedgood and Friends Dick’s Beantown Comedy Escape at Park Grill & Spirits Great Food and Fun Make Reservations Early at 800-401-2221 or online at beantowncomedy.com. $20 per person except Special Events. 8 p.m.-midnight Park Grill and Spirits, Comedy Room, 257 Park Ave. Call 800-401-2221 or visit beantowncomedy.com 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. Call 508-926-8353. American Folk Art, Lovingly Collected - Wednesday, July 15 - Sunday, November 29. One of the most important private collections of folk art in the country has been assembled near Worcester, with an unusual focus on Central Massachusetts portraits and painted furniture. The work remains little known and will be examined in light of the growing economic development in the region during the 1800s and the market for itinerant artists. Free with Admission. Worcester Art Museum, PDP Gallery and American Decorative Arts Gallery, 55 Salisbury St. Call 508-799-4406 or visit worcesterart.org Love’s Labour’s Lost - Sundays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Friday, July 17 - Sunday, August 23. Love’s Labour’s Lost chronicles love’s familiar follies in a playful, witty comedy. King Ferdinand and his lords forswear the company of women to devote themselves

to study. But when the Princess of France and her ladies arrive at Ferdinand’s court, the men’s resolve quickly dissolves. Performances at 8 PM Thursday - Saturday and 2 PM Sunday. Runs in repertory with All’s Well that Ends Well; check performance calendar (worcestershakespearecompany.org) for full schedule. Tickets available at the door and online at worcestershakespeare.ticketbud. com. $20 General Admission; $15 Student/Senior; Children 12 & Under with Adult Free. Alternatives Whitin Mill Complex: Community Plaza, Napkin Stage, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville. Call 508-2346232 or visit Facebook. The Lion King, Jr. - Thursday, July 30. Presented by the 21st Century Summer Program, The Lion King Jr. Experience is an innovative program enhancing English Language Arts through Dance, Art, Music, Media and Theatre classes. Free. 1-3 p.m. Sullivan Middle School, Cafetorium, 140 Apricot St. Call 508-799-3350. The Wedding Singer - Sundays, Fridays, Saturdays, Friday, July 31 - Sunday, August 9. Regatta Players Theatre Group will present The Wedding Singer at Flanagan Theater, Southgate at Shrewsbury on the following dates and times: 7/31 at 8pm, 8/1 at 8pm, 8/8 at 8pm and 8/9 at 2pm. This charming love story is filled with exuberant song and dance designed to entertain and reach the hearts of audiences of all ages! To reserve your tickets, please email us at tickets@ regattaplayers.com or call the box office at 508-925-0583. Tickets are $15 for Adults and $12 for Students/Seniors. $15 Adult/$12 Student or Senior. 2-4 p.m., 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Southgate at Shrewsbury, Flanagan Theater, 30 Julio Drive, Shrewsbury. Call 508-925-0583.

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LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES www.centralmassclass .com Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 Docket No. WO15P2330GD CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 In the matter of: Maria I Rolon-Gonzalez Of: Worcester, MA RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Department of Developmental Services, of Worcester, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Maria I Rolon-Gonzalez is in need of a Guardian and requesting that Victor T Sloan of Uxbridge, MA (or some other suitable person) to appointed as Guardian to serve Without Surety on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 08/11/2015. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The abovenamed person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A Keamy, First Justice of this Court. Date: July 16, 2015 Stephanie K. Fattman Register of Probate 07/30/2015 WM

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 Docket No. WO15P2301GD CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 In the matter of: George W Donald, Jr. Of: Westborough, MA RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Dept. of Developmental Services, of Worcester, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that George W Donald, Jr is in need of a Guardian and requesting that TLC Trust, Inc. by Gayle R. Greene of Fitchburg, MA (or some other suitable person) to appointed as Guardian to serve Without Surety on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 08/11/2015. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The abovenamed person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A Keamy, First Justice of this Court. Date: July 16, 2015 Stephanie K. Fattman Register of Probate 07/30/2015 WM

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS WORCESTER, SS. SUPERIOR COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT CIVIL ACTION NO. 150V1115 To Nora M. Allard, individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Peter J. Leovich III, Rebecca Leovich Conservator for Peter Joseph Leovich IV and Mary Elizabeth Leovich Heigel AND TO ALL PERSONS ENTITLED TO THE BENEFIT OF THE SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ CIVIL RELIEF ACT OF 1940 AS AMENDED: Webster First Federal Credit Union claiming to be the holder of a mortgage covering property situated 41-44 Marble Road, Sutton, MA. given by Peter J. Leovich III to Webster First Federal Credit Union dated 8/15/13 and registered in Worcester District Registry of Deeds As Doc#104073 in Certificate # 16615, Book 84, Page 15, has filed with said court a Complaint for authority to foreclose said mortgage in the manner following: by entry on and possession of the premises therein described and by exercise of the power of sale contained in said mortgage. If you are entitled to the benefits of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940 as amended, and you object to such foreclosure you or your attorney should file a written appearance and answer in said court at Worcester in said County on or before the first day of September next or you may be forever barred from claiming that such foreclosure is invalid under said Act. Witness, Judith Fabricant, Esquire, Administrative Justice of said Court this twenty-first day of July 2015 Dennis P. McManus, Clerk 07/30/2015 MS

TOWN OF MILLBURY PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 41, Section 81W of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 10, 2015, at 7:45 p.m., in the Millbury Public Library, 128 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, to consider a modification of the multifamily special permit and open space community special permit approval for the age-restricted condominium project known as Brierly Pond II, specifically to release the developer from conditions i and ll as they pertain to the realignment of the Beach Street and Elmwood Street intersection, and the relocation of the Veteran’s Memorial. Anyone wishing to be heard on this matter should appear at the time and place specified above. Richard Gosselin Chairman 7/23, 7/30/2015 MS

TOWN OF MILLBURY BOARD OF SELECTMEN The Millbury Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room, Municipal Ofﬁce Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA to act upon the application of New Ofﬁcer/Director and Change of Manager for Village Knoll Variety, Inc. 107 West Main Street., Millbury 7/30/2015 MS

TOWN OF MILLBURY PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 41 of the Massachusetts General Laws, Section 81-T, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 10, 2015, at 7:15 p.m. at the Millbury Public Library, 128 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, on the application of Fox Gate, LLC for modification of the Definitive Plan Decision for Autumn Gate Estates Phase I, property located off of Grafton Street including Autumn Gate Circle, Millbury, MA, so as to extend the construction deadline. Application is available for inspection in the Planning Department, Municipal Office Building during regular business hours. Anyone wishing to be heard on this application should appear at the time and place designated above. Richard Gosselin Chairman 7/23. 7/30/2015 MS

TOWN OF SUTTON TO ALL INTERESTED INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF SUTTON In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 40A, §11, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Sutton Town Hall on August 6, 2015 at 7:30pm on the petition of Alan Murray. The petitioner requests a Finding pursuant to MGL ch.40A §6 as it relates to §C(2)(e) of the Town of Sutton Bylaws. The property that is the subject of this petition is located at 26 Mallard Way, Sutton MA on Assessors Map # 15, Parcel # 66. The property is located in the R-1 Zoning District. A copy of the petition may be inspected during normal ofﬁce hours in the Town Clerk’s Ofﬁce located in the Town Hall. Any person interested or wishing to be heard on this variance petition should appear at the time and place designated. Jeffrey Fenuccio Board of Appeals Clerk 7/23, 7/30/2015 MS

TOWN OF SUTTON TO ALL INTERESTED INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF SUTTON In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 40A, §11, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Sutton Town Hall on August 6, 2015 at 7:35pm on the petition of Keith Glode. The petitioner requests a variance from Section III(B)(3) Table 2 of the town’s bylaws to permit the construction of a family room addition. The property that is the subject of this petition is located at 46 Hough Road, Sutton MA on Assessors Map # 51, Parcel # 2. The property is located in the R-1 Zoning District. A copy of the petition may be inspected during normal ofﬁce hours in the Town Clerk’s Ofﬁce located in the Town Hall. Any person interested or wishing to be heard on this variance petition should appear at the time and place designated. Jeffrey Fenuccio Board of Appeals Clerk 7/23, 7/30/2015 MS

TOWN OF SUTTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Sutton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 5, 2015, at 7:00PM, at the Sutton Town Hall, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA. The purpose of this hearing is to review a Request for Determination of Applicability submitted to the Conservation Commission by Marjorie Duff, Sutton, MA. The project consists of removal of infested birch tree on Map 42, Parcel 55, for 153 Manchaug Road in Sutton. This notice is publicized in accordance with the provisions of General Law Chapter 131, Section 40 commonly known as the Wetlands Protection Act, and the Sutton Wetlands and Riverfront District Administration Bylaw. 7/30/2015 MS

TOWN OF MILLBURY BOARD OF APPEALS In accordance with Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws and the Zoning Ordinances of the Town of Millbury, a public hearing will be held in the hearing room of the Municipal Ofﬁce Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA on: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 At: 7:15 p.m. To act on a petition from: Paul & Gloria Schimke 2A Elm Court, Millbury, MA For a Variance in the Millbury Zoning Ordinance relative to: property at 2A Elm Court, Millbury, MA for the purpose of Construction of a 12’ x 24’ Garage. All interested parties are invited to attend. Paul Nigosian, Chairman Millbury Board of Appeals 7/30/2015 MS

WORCESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS July 29, 2015 SEALED BIDS shall be received at the Purchasing Ofﬁce, 69 Tacoma St., Worceseter, MA 01605 IFBs maybe picked up at the location above or may be downloaded from our webiste: www.worcester-housing.com/purchasing, or call (508) 695-3203, TDD (508) 798-4530. Bidders are responsible for ensuring they have received any/all addenda prior to submitting a bid. Separate awards will be made for each IFB. WHA reserves the right to reject any all responses, in whole or in part, deemed to be in their best interest. Award of all contracts is subject to the approval of the WHA Executive Director or Board of Commissioners. The Operating Agency shall indemnify and hold harmless the WHA and its ofﬁcers or agents from any and all third party claims arising from activities under these Agreements as set fort in MGL c.258, section 2 as amended.

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TOWN OF SUTTON PLANNING BOARD & DEPARTMENT SUTTON PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of the Sutton Zoning Bylaw, Sections III Use Regulations, IV.C. Site Plan Review, and V.D. Route 146 Overlay District, the Planning Board will hold a hearing on the applications of Sutton Outlook Ventures LLC of Billerica, MA for property located at 85 Gilmore Drive. The applications are for construction of a 37,500 s.f. self-storage facility in two structures with associated access and parking. The hearing will be held at the Sutton Town Hall, third floor, on Monday, August 17, 2015 at 7:15 P.M. A copy of the application can be inspected in the office of the Town Clerk during normal office hours. Miriam Sanderson, Chairman 7/30, 8/6/2015 MS

TOWN OF MILLBURY PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 10, 2015 at 7:30 p.m., in the Millbury Public Library, 128 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, to consider a modiﬁcation of the Site Plan Review Special Permit approval for Millbury Savings Bank, originally granted by the Planning Board on November 6, 2003, to allow the demolition of a vacant building at 117 Elm Street and construction of 5 parking spaces. Anyone wishing to be heard on this matter should appear at the time and place speciﬁed above. Richard Gosselin Chairman 7/23, 7/30/2015 MS

TOWN OF MILLBURY Public Hearing Notice Millbury Planning Board In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 10, 2015 at 8:45 p.m., at the Millbury Public Library, 128 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, on the application of AAA Mass Turnpike Warehouse Corp., property located at 50 Howe Avenue, Millbury, MA, for a Site Plan Review Permit for the modiﬁcation of an existing warehouse to a self-storage facility. Plan is available to view in the Planning Ofﬁce. Anyone wishing to be heard on this application should appear at the time and place designated above. Richard Gosselin Chairman 7/23, 7/30/2015 MS

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MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given by Briand J. Jacques to Household Finance Corporation II, dated April 25, 2007 and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 41053, Page 128 subsequently assigned to U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust by Household Finance Corporation II by assignment recorded in said Registry of Deeds at Book 52715, Page 222; of which Mortgage the undersigned is the present holder for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing same will be sold at Public Auction at 1:00 PM on August 14, 2015 at 20 Old Providence Road, Sutton, MA, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage, to wit: The land together with the building thereon locate in Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, on the southerly line of Providence Road, and which is more particularly bounded and described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin located at the northeasterly corner of the premises to be conveyed on the southerly line of the Providence Road at the Northwesterly corner of land of the Colonial Orchards, Inc.; Thence South1 degrees 09 minutes east by land of said Colonial Orchards, Inc., Seventy-nine and thirteen hundreds (79.13) feet to a drill hole located on the northerly line of the Old Providence Road; Thence north 75 degrees05 minutes 30 seconds west by the remains of a stone wall by the northerly line of the Old Providence Road, One Hundred Fifty-six and Fifty-one hundreds (156.51) feet to a drill hole at land of E. & E. Gagney; Thence 8 degrees 49 minutes 30 seconds west by land of said Gagney, Forty-three and Forty-Three Hundreds (43.43) feet to a point on southerly line of Providence Road; Thence easterly by curve, the radius of which is 985.21 feet by southerly line of Providence Road 147.86 feet to the point of beginning. Being the same premises as shown on a plan entitled, plan to show property in (Wilkinsville) Sutton, MA, owned by Emil Schellschmidt, dated April 1964 by Kenneth Shaw. Cotainingaccording to said plan 9784 square feet to land, all of said courses anddistances being more of less. Being the same property conveyed from Robert J. Dowd and Gayle A. Dowd, Tenancy not stated to Briand J. Jacques, Tenancy not stated by deed recorded 09/11/02 in Book 27452, at Page 279, in the Register’s Office of Worcester County, Massachusetts. Tax Map or Parcel ID NO.: 6-143 Upon information and belief, there is an error in the legal description attached to the mortgage, wherein the third bound should read: Thence North 8 degrees 49 minutes 30 seconds West by land of said Gagney, forty-three and forty-three hundredths (43.43) feet to a point on southerly line of Providence Road; In addition, the square footage of the subject premises should be 8784 square feet, more or less. The premises are to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, building and zoning laws, liens, attorney’s fees and costs pursuant to M.G.L.Ch.183A, unpaid taxes, tax titles, water bills, municipal liens and assessments, rights of tenants and parties in possession. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a certified check or bank treasurer’s check will be required to be delivered at or before the time the bid is offered. The successful bidder will be required to execute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement immediately after the close of the bidding. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from the sale date in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check or other check satisfactory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale and to amend the terms of the sale by written or oral announcement made before or during the foreclosure sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE. Other terms if any, to be announced at the sale. U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust Present Holder of said Mortgage, By Its Attorneys, ORLANS MORAN PLLC PO Box 540540 Waltham, MA 02454 Phone: (781) 790-7800 14-018177 7/23, 7/30, 8/6/2015 MS

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Town Of Sutton Invitation For Bids 2015 The Town of Sutton seeks sealed bids from qualiﬁed persons and/or vendors for the sale of the following surplus vehicles and equipment: 3 - Wisconsin Motors - 2 cylinder TJD1 approx. 20 yrs. old Delta Table Saw – 220 Volt Westwood Compressor - 13 gallon - 12 yrs. old Delta Router with table stand Hale pump 30FB-B25- 11HP Briggs & Stratton motor Husky Band Saw – Model# 28-200 Herd Sure-Feed Broadcast fertilizer spreader – 15 yrs. old Craftsmen Planer Model# 113-20680 John Deere 80 Utility trailer - 4ft. - 15 yrs. old Delta Drill Press Cat# 15-350 220Volt Sweeper 246 attachment – 25 yrs. old Air Compressor Ingersol – Rand 2.5hp 40 - Green Chairs 24 - Heavy Duty Rubber mats – 6’X4’ – ½ “thick Portable Garage (15’X40’X16’) – 4 yrs. old Skut Automatic Kiln – Model# KM-1027 Ariens self-propelled mower - 10 yrs. old Flammable Storage Cabinet – 43” wide X 18” deep X 66” high Model# A245 In addition to the items listed above, the town will be auctioning off the following items at www.municibid.com. Please log on to view • 2004 Ford Taurus- 93,000 miles - vin# 1FAFP53U54G129128 • 1991 Chevrolet K-2500 pickup- 8’ bed- vin# 1GCGK24K4ME192029 • 1989 Load Rite Trailer 4’X8’ bed • 1990 Penns Car mate trailer 4’X 8’X5.5’ height cargo box – vin#1P9C408S7LL016023 • 1988 Kawasiki Mule gator 4X2 vin #JK1AFGB17JB50084 • Skiff (Jon) boat - aluminum 3 seater • 1989 Ford F350 – 1ton dump vin# 2FDKF38M7KCA33780 • 3- 2002 GEM electric cars: vin#5ASAG27422F025398/ vin# 5ASAG27422F021612/ vin# 5ASAG27472F025235 • John Deere 935 front mower model# 130752 72” mowing deck - 25 yrs. old • John Deere 955 Tractor – 25+ yrs. old All of the above are in various states of condition. Bidders are encouraged to view the item(s) prior to bidding. All equipment shall be sold “as-is”. Any bidder interested in viewing any of the above items may do so by contacting the Sutton Town Administrator at (508) 865-8720. Viewing of articles will be held August 6, 2015 between 8AM12:00 noon. Sealed bids must be submitted by August 14, 2015 at 11:00am to James Smith, Town Administrator, Sutton Town Hall, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA 01590. The town reserves the right to reject any and all bidders for any reason. Items must be removed from Town property within seven (7) days of notice of bid award.all bidders for any reason. Items must be removed from Town property within seven (7) days of notice of bid award.

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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 FOR SALE STAMPS, Collections CASH For Stamps.Will Eval. or Buy/ Questions??? Call Ron. (413) 896-3324 Tell your friends Oriental: End table , coffee table, sofa table. Desk & chair. $325.00 For all. 508-7921036* John Deere 318 Garden Tractor 18HP, 48" MWR Deck, PWR STRG, Hydro Trans, PWR Lift $2000.00 Oakham 508-882-3963*

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Charlie Faucher When you look at an old wood and canvas canoe, the beauty is in the details. The curved wooden ribs, the leather woven seats, the gunnels that sweep up at the bow and the stern creating a blade that glides through the water. Charlie Faucher, a businessman who owns two liquor stores and has a wife and three kids, was hooked. For the better part of 30 years he and his best friend, Francis Warner, have been working on vintage canoes. The work is tedious, time consuming and sometimes sporadic; life has a way of interrupting projects that can take months and years to complete. Faucher resides in Holden, three houses down the road from Warner. When I met with Faucher in the office of one of his liquor stores he was picking out marine paint online, red, for an Old Town nearing completion. Most people restore furniture, cars and old wood floors in old houses. How did you get into restoring old canoes? My best friend,

Francis Warner, had the opportunity to get his grandfather’s 1917 Old Town wood canvas canoe. It was old and tired and needed restoration. He started working on it and I watched him and couldn’t help myself. I had to get right into it, too, because I love working with wood. He had a limited supply of tools and I had lots of tools, and we kind of became partners and worked to restore it. The funny part of the story is that one day I was here at the store talking to him on the phone, it was his lunch break, about how we were going to steam and bend a portion of the wood. There was a customer in the store that I had known for years and years and after I got off the phone with Fran and she said, “Charlie, I have a canoe in my basement would you like it?” I asked her what type of canoe it was? “It’s old and its wood.” After work I went to her house and looked at it and asked her if she really wanted to get rid of it. She said “Yup! My husband got it 20 years ago, it’s been sitting in the basement just like that for 20 years. It was too much work for him and he didn’t really know where to begin and we want it out of the basement.” I asked her how much she wanted for it. She said, “Take it, restore it and send me a picture.” That was my first boat and it turned out to be a 1902 Arnold made in Waltham, Mass.

Did you have any experience in boat building before you started? None whatsoever, just a little bit of wood working experience.

How old are these boats your bringing back? Some of them are over 100 years old. I’m working on my third one now. I have that Arnold. I have a Rheaume I believe is from the ‘40s, and right now I’m working on a 1927 Old Town Guide, 18-footer.

helped him, but that was the worst canoe. It took him a couple of years.

Start to finish, how long are you working on a boat? A couple months up to a couple

years, but you have to remember we also work for a living. We don’t work on them full-time. The one I’m working on right now has taken me 20 years. Life evolved and then children, it started to be repaired then sat for 20 years.

I picture these boats being stored in the These boats have a canvas skin, wood ribs, loft of an old barn. By the time you get your hands on one of these canoes, what condition sheathing and caned seats. Is it hard to acquire the right materials for a restore? We are they typically in? Some are really bad and some aren’t so bad. The Arnold only needed to be re-canvassed, stripped and bleached. It’s not household bleach, it’s a chemical that brings all the color back to the wood. Then I varnished and painted it. It was fairly simple. Re-canvassing isn’t that simple, but the whole job was fairly simple as a restore. It didn’t have any rot; some of them are rotted and broken. Broken ribs, stems, there can be some extensive damage. We have a steamer, so we can bend the wood to make the ribs; we have our own forms so we can make our own decks. The Rheaume was a pretty easy restore too. It had a broken rail, we replaced it and that was it.

Talk about your biggest restore to date. How much is too much damage for you to take on? I restored one with my friend, Fran,

and we went all the way up to just north of White River Junction and it looked like the thing had fallen off a car. It was bad and had maybe 18 or 19 ribs broken, both innels were broken, the gunnels were gone. There were no seats, there were no forts. We were trying to decide whether to work on it or burn it. It was Fran’s boat. I

use native wood. Old Town at the turn of the century was the biggest canoe builder in this area particularly. Old Town had a wood shop, and you could find a stamped number inside the stem you could send that number and they would find you the bill of sale, when it was started, when it was ribbed, when it was planked, when it was canvassed, when it was painted and how much it cost. You could get decks, they would bend them for you. We’re doing all that by ourselves now because the wood shop is out of business, too labor intensive. Jamestown in Rhode Island has some supplies. We go online. The Internet is a wonderful thing and you find all these places.

Are these canoes showpieces or do you actually use them? There’re showpieces

that we use. When my oldest son was a Boy Scout we went wilderness canoeing for almost two weeks at Algonquin Park in Canada. Everyone had fiberglass and aluminum canoes and Fran and I had two canvas and wood canoes. Every time we stopped to take a break people would paddle alongside ask us what they were,

then tell us how beautiful they were.

Do you smash a bottle of champagne over the bow? What’s it like taking a boat that’s been completely restored out for the first time?

Wood canvas canoes just absolutely glide across the water. They’re just so well built, they just sit in the water perfect. We don’t smash them with a bottle of champagne. We take them out and make sure we take pictures.

Do wood and canvas canoes track differently in the water than more modern resin canoes?

They do. When we went on that Algonquin Park trip on the open lakes we would just kill the other canoes. In the rivers, because they have a keel they were a little more work to power through the turns. We were going across a lake, we had about seven miles to go and out of nowhere a storm came up. There were white caps on the water. We must have beaten the other boats by a mile, maybe two. We were seasoned canoers, but the boat tracked amazingly through those white caps. We took on some water, don’t get me wrong, but they go great.

You have months and years invested in these boats. Are they for sale? Fran sold a few, I

haven’t. I can’t part with them. My boys use them. The one I’m working on now, I’ll probably give it to one of my sons. They’re all going to get them anyway. No, I can’t part with them. - Steven King

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