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asey at the Bat,” as many know, was written in Worcester, and the “Mighty Caseys” was one of the proposed choices when the team currently known as the Bravehearts held a naming contest when owner John Creedon Jr. announced his plan to bring summer collegiate baseball to the Heart of the Commonwealth. The tale of high expectations met with disappointment on the baseball diamond would have been a perfect parallel for the 2016 Bravehearts, valiantly attempting a championship three-peat but falling short in the bottom of the ninth in the last STEVEN KING game of the season. “Somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout; but there is no joy in Mudville – mighty Casey has struck out,” as the poem says. But that’s not quite right – everyone at the Bravehearts game seemed to be in good spirits as they watched the postgame fireworks, and the staff works hard to bring joy to the fans in victory or defeat. But the plan is to get the best of both worlds by winning championships – and you can bet the Bravehearts will be back next year for some revenge.

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Doggone it, Worcester to let pooches on leashes in parks Tom Quinn

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or nearly two decades, Worcester has been one of the most dog-hostile cities in the country, with a 1997 ordinance banning pets from public park areas. After a long wait, pressure put on by dog owners, and — with the exception of one embarrassing incident last year — an almost complete lack of enforcement of the policy, the City Council finally voted to proceed with a rules change that would allow leashed dogs in most parks, and would provide for the construction of up to five new dog parks spread across the city.

“I’m very pleased that we’re moving in the right direction,” At-Large Councilor Moe Bergman said, advocating for enacting the ordinance first, independently from the construction of dog parks. “... I don’t think there’s a dog alive today that was alive when we started talking about this.”

The plan, developed by a consultant with input from four well-attended public meetings, recommends allowing dogs in park if they are leashed and the owners pick up waste, and lays out a variety of options for low-cost and expensive dog parks. The Youth, Parks and Recreation Committee will mull over those choices and hold more public meetings.

“We have a long way to go before we actually open some dog parks,” District 5 Councilor Gary Rosen, the YPR chairperson,

said. “This is the first big step. It’s a good step. We’ve been waiting at least a decade … many communities across the country, towns smaller than Worcester, cities a lot larger, have more than one dog park. They’ve dealt with the problems we’re going to deal with.”

An approximate implementation timeline provided as part of the master plan calls for a review of the plan by the city manager, parks commissioner, district representatives and meetings in all five city districts by Dec. 31, at which point the ordinance will be officially adopted. The dog park advisory committee will meet after that, and on-leash park use could begin in July 2017, with dog park construction beginning potentially around the same time.

A non-inclusive and not final list of properties that could host dog parks included 149 West Boylston Drive, Tacoma Street Playground, Burncoat Park, two locations in Green Hill Park, North Lake Avenue at Coal Mine Brook, Lake Park, Vernon Hill Park, Crompton Park, Boynton Park, Logan Field and Beaver Brook Park.

Regardless of the new on-leash ordinance, dogs will continue to be banned from the Worcester Common, school properties, cemeteries and beaches, under the master plan draft.

Cost estimates ranged from $50,000 on the low end for a cheap park to $400,000 on the high end for an expensive park. The recently-

WOO-TOWN INDE X Hot temps brought some thunderstorms, lightning and (not enough) rain. They also put the pools and spray parks in Worcester to good use. +3

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It has taken A weekly quality of life check-in of Worcester years to find a place for the thousands of licensed dogs in Worcester.

Now the idea, along They couldn’t with opening up pull off the And the City some existing parks three-peat, but Council needs to dogs, is to build up your Worcester four more to five in four years.

Bravehearts remain months to amend This has gotten way the class of the an ordinance that too complicated Futures Collegiate never should have and taken way too Baseball League. +2 been enacted in the long. -4 first place? -3

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Dogs and their owners at Boynton Park last summer. approved capital budget contains $100,000 for dog parks, but much of that will have to be used for new signage and kiosks to facilitate waste disposal, along with other measures to implement the on-leash ordinance, such as a new position in the Department of Public Works. Councilors were wary of sinking taxpayer money into the project – while thousands of Worcesterites own dogs, dog

The Bravehearts loss in the championship series to the Nashua Silver Knights meant Worcester Mayor Joe Petty had to ship off some Wormtown Brewery refreshments and team swag. How’s that going, Mr. Mayor? -1

parks are still catering to a sliver of the population.

“The city doesn’t have the money, nor do we have the plans or the intention, to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxpayer money to these dog parks,” Rosen said. “We certainly don’t want taxpayer money going to the dogs.” continued on page 7

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Total for this week: It won’t bring Vanessa Marcotte back, but runners who gathered in Princeton to for a three-miler in her memory kept her memory alive and drew attention to runner safety. +3

The Worcester Kiltie Pipe Band took home top prize in its division at the World Pipe Band Championships in Scotland, according to the T&G. +2

The 134th annual Bolton fair drew crowds and got us excited for the many other fairs to come in late summer and fall. +1

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‘Broken Windows’ policing decried by critics

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ew Worcester Police Department Chief Steve Sargent used the term “broken windows theory” back in June. But protesters, perhaps hindered by a once-amonth City Council schedule, only recently got their turn in front of the City Hall microphone to voice their concerns about the controversial policy, and the backlash from elected officials and the city administration was swift and harsh.

“For years now, the police department has been secretive about its policy,” local activist Gordon Davis said. “... this should be discussed with the public. I think this City Council has aggregated its responsibility to set policy for the police department.”

Sargent commented on the theory at a June 22 event hosted by the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. “The personal philosophy of the new police chief is based on ‘the broken window theory’ for a bottom-up approach to community policing,” according to a Telegram summary of the question and answer session.

The theory, as summed up by Sargent and recounted by the daily newspaper, is the idea that “slowly, quality-of-life problems grow, leading to more major crimes.”

Davis’ petition asked the Council to “consider holding public hearings starting the second week of September 2016 concerning current changes to policing policies of the Worcester Police Department. The hearings shall include discussions on improving transparency, community oversight of the police and ending racist policies such as “broken windows” and “stop and frisk” and others. The use of body cameras and enforcement of the dirt bike ordinance shall

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Worcester resident and activist Gordon Davis criticizes a “Broken Windows” policing philosophy in Worcester.

also be a part of said hearings.”

But city officials said there has been no change in police department policy.

“No policies have been changed by the Worcester Police Department,” Mayor Joe Petty said. “In fact, I think Steve Sargent as Chief of Police is going out of his way to attend all the neighborhood meetings … in terms of broken windows, I don’t think he meant it in the sense you said it.”

Other aspects of Davis and his group’s petition – a handful of other protesters showed up with signs and spoke about their objections to broken windows policing – were likewise rebuffed by the City Council.

“The work done with the ATV [ordinance] has been fabulous,” District 4 Councilor Sarai Rivera said, referring to a move made earlier in the year to give police more authority to seize dirt bikes and go after people who ride

them in city streets and parks. “It was really a cry-out of residents. It really made them feel like they were heard.”

Regardless of the terminology used, protesters were upset about an approach to policing that values cleaning up neighborhoods as a tool to stop issues from snowballing into violent crime down the road.

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reasurer Deb Goldberg has her eyes set on Worcester as one of the state’s most under-banked cities and she won’t rest until incoming kindergartners start seeing dollar signs.

Goldberg’s $eedMA program, overseen by her newly-formed Office of Economic Empowerment, aims to increase the

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family in Worcester will have the opportunity to take advantage of this exciting program.”

It seems implausible that Worcester residents would turn up their noses at the notion of a hassle-free college savings account complete with a $50 investment, free of charge. However, between 15-20 percent of Worcester residents remain under-banked or unbanked, meaning they either do not maintain a balance in their checking account

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State Treasurer Deb Goldberg meets with local students.

percentage of public school students who graduate from college in the city of Worcester, while subsequently combating the distrust and stigmatization of banks. The program will provide a $50 deposit in a tax-advantaged investment plan for any Worcester Public Schools kindergartner who chooses to participate. The 529 plan, managed by Fidelity Investments, requires no broker fee and provides a selection of investments that parents may choose from.

When asked about her decision to establish this initiative in Worcester, Goldberg said she recognized the city’s passion and commitment to its residents.

“Working together with partners from every sector, the city is more than ready to handle the task of leading the charge on college savings,” she said. “Each and every group has embraced their role as ambassadors for $eedMA, and the response has made us confident in the program’s success. This collaboration will ensure that every eligible

or they rely on check cashing services that charge fees running upwards of 5 percent.

Dangers of falling into one of these two categories come full throttle for young families when faced with the reality of college savings. According to the Corporation for Enterprise Development, “Low and moderate income children with $500 or less in savings were three times more likely to enroll in college than children with no savings, and four times more likely to graduate.”

The $eedMA program does not intend to tackle the under-banked phenomenon just by easing banking enrollment, but also by means of educational best practice.

The Office of Economic Empowerment will collaborate with Worcester Public Schools educators in an effort to embed meaningful financial literacy instruction within the existing curriculum.

“The financial education component of $eedMA will be multi-generational and take place both in the classroom and in the

{ citydesk } community,” Deputy Treasurer Alayna Van Tassel said. “Many of the recommendations from the Massachusetts Task Force on Financial Literacy will be implemented in Worcester. We will be training our partners to educate families about savings when they open an account. We are also working with the Worcester Public Schools to create a college bound identity as early as kindergarten.” $eedMA may be the first program of its kind to remedy an under-banked community by engaging its youth, but it is certainly not the first attempt at wielding education as a solution. Following a foreclosure crisis in 2007, HarborOne Bank of Brockton recognized a need for financial literacy courses among its immigrant citizens and developed a MultiCultural Banking Center in response. The goal was to cultivate trust and rebuild a bankable community of adults in the city of Brockton. As of this year, American Banker reports more than 13,000 individuals have benefited from the MultiCultural Banking Center’s educational programming.

With 1,500 eligible kindergartners slated to start school at the end of the month, $eedMA is aiming for a preventative solution to Worcester’s under-banked problem.

“Education is part of Worcester’s value system,” Mayor Joe Petty said. “Treasurer Goldberg made this program a priority in her campaign, and I’m proud that she chose Worcester as the city for this pilot program.

This program will help our students and our parents start planning for college from Day 1.”

The Office of Economic Empowerment is eager to roll out $eedMA in a community boasting nine colleges and universities as well as an extraordinarily diverse population, but the real draw is Worcester’s steadfast network of nonprofits and neighborhood groups.

Staffers recognized early on that organizing in Worcester would require a unique approach relying on trusted community partners to encourage participation. The team went to work identifying “safe spaces” that would be willing to promote $eedMA from the ground up. That could include local clergy and teachers.

“People are willing to listen to a pastor or a teacher with whom they have already built an authentic relationship,” said Paul Kelly, community engagement manager for the Office of Economic Empowerment. “They are willing to listen to the leaders who speak their language, both literally and metaphorically.”

Open enrollment starts Tuesday, Aug. 23, 4–7p.m. at the EcoTarium, one of nearly 50 partner locations throughout the city. It will also be available online through the $eedMA website. Kelly and the rest of his team are optimistic their grassroots sensibilities will bring WPS families out in droves.

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The dog park initiative and loosening of restrictions could benefit city coffers, though, by expanding the tax base, as several councilors pointed out.

“In today’s community, we’re looking to attract younger people,” At-large Councilor Kate Toomey said. “They want to be in a community where they can walk their dog, they can enjoy it. The quality of life will be improved by having these kinds of facilities.”

The movement to reverse the ban on dogs in parks got a shot in the arm after a city employee was fired following an incident in which dog owners claimed he became dangerously aggressive in trying to get people to leave Boynton Park, a Worcester-owned parcel in Paxton that has become a sort of unofficial dog park where residents let pooches off leash. Meetings had been ongoing before that incident, but it marked the last time the city tried to actively enforce the ordinance and spurred questions about why the city did not just repeal the ban.

In addition to concrete suggestions, the draft city ordinance provides for the adoption of the tagline “Woo Dog.” “This term has already been in use, and creating a fun and catchy tagline will help to enroll residents in the launching of the ordinance change and corresponding dog park initiative,” according to the city.

and issuing criminal summonses for quality of life issues, such as riding bikes on the sidewalk or drinking beer in public, leads to a drop in more serious felony crimes,” Jill Watts said, citing a study from New York City after that community adopted the strategy.

And the petitioners floated the idea, long held by many after New York’s experiment, that the theory led to racism in law enforcement.

“This policy has led to record numbers of arrest in New York despite a plummeting crime rate,” Gwen Davis said. “It is designed to break down poor and workingclass people, especially black, Latino and immigrant workers.”

As with many communities across the country, Worcester has been facing more high-profile protests and demonstrations around the issue of racism recently. That does not mean the Council has gotten used to them, though.

“We see signs here basically accusing us of being racist,” At-Large Councilor Konnie Lukes said. “I’m troubled by that because that’s what’s going to appear in the headlines.

And I have yet to hear anybody tell me what I have done that was racist … does [this] mean certain people are unhappy and they’re looking for excuses to rail against government?”

The discussion came as the Quality of Life Task Force approaches its one-year anniversary. The interdepartmental group deals with homeless encampments, needle cleanup, illegal dumping and other issues.

Members of the group were in the audience,

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and an item on the agenda lauded them for tracking homeless camps and removing tons of garbage, visiting more than 1,000 properties and towing 67 unregistered vehicles. City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. said the city was just trying to respond to citizen concerns and make the community a better place to live.

“There’s been no change in policy in terms of the police department’s commitment to community policing,” Augustus said.

“If anything, they’ve reaffirmed their commitment to community policing and are trying new approaches.”

Davis, though, said the City Council should tell the police chief what his crime-fighting strategy should be, not the other way around.

“Like in Milwaukee, it wasn’t just one incident,” Davis, referencing the latest city to be rocked by riots after a police-involved shooting, said. “It was years of these little incidents that led to confrontation and that allowed this blowout to happen. It’s happening around the country. This is the time that this City Council should take the lead and … set an anti-racist community policy for the police.”

Councilors, though, did not buy into his petition, filing it without scheduling the requested hearings.

“We’re not where we ought to be, but we’re not where a lot of cities are or where we used to be,” Rivera said.

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If At First You Don’t Succeed …

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he television series “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” was a cult classic and surprise hit. It lasted seven seasons, blurred the lines between camp horror and teen drama, became an early adopter of LGBTQ visibility in television with the character of Willow, dealt with heavy themes such as the death of a parent, and directly lead to several spin-offs while bringing to prominence future “Avengers” director Joss Whedon. From its air on television to the rise of streaming, it has been a rallying cry for teenagers like myself, who opted for angst over both brains and brawn.

Before all this, there was a mediocre movie starring Pee-Wee Herman as the villain.

Mary Trainor’s review of the lesser-known yet earlier version of Buffy (which perhaps makes it the Hydrox cookie of the franchise,) features lamentation of “lame adult characters,” trashes the character of Buffy herself as “a candidate for the walking dead,” and puts a stake through the heart of the film as a lame, juvenile piece deserving only of one star (if that.) This was a fair critique of the film with a name that would later be synonymous with elevating entertainment aimed at the teenage crowd.

The Buffy model: turning a flimsy film into tremendous television, would later be followed by the Netflix series “Daredevil” (though fans of the series, the comics, or entertainment in general may wish to forget.) This is to say that sometimes diamonds can be made from coal: something we will learn once again in 10 years, watching the new hit gritty crime drama, “I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry.”

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UNDERCOVER CITY BOSSES: Damn the

bureaucracy, full speed ahead. That was the theme of the week for some city bigwigs. City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. started things off by hanging around Water Street between midnight and 2:30 a.m. last Sunday to keep an eye on Mambo Drink, the nightclub currently under fire after a 100-person brawl police said originated with patrons of the Latino-run bar, the owners of which said they were unfairly blamed for the mess. “I watched the whole process of the bars letting out, how they block the streets,” Augustus said. “It was like when you let a couple hundred people who have two or three hours of drinking under their belt at the same time, it’s what you’d expect it to be. Some people are normal and they go about their business. And some, I hate to say this, are going home and haven’t found anyone to go home with, so they’re trying to work that out on the sidewalk. There were a couple flareups … but the police did a good job.” Mambo asked for and was granted a postponement of its license commission violation hearing, and will not be able to host under 21 nights in the meantime.

Then there was At-Large Councilor Moe Bergman, who saw the garbage men do a garbage job of picking up his garbage, and followed them in his car to observe and report. “In the rush of picking it up late, I noticed in my neighborhood, trash falling out of the bins,” Bergman said. “I decided to follow the truck, do a little Columbo detective work and figure out what was going on.” Bergman’s detective work yielded an order asking the city’s top lawyer to look over the contract with Casella, the company that runs the trash fleet, looking for performance requirements. Maybe the newly-minted Hardy Boys can investigate the spooky ghost town known as downtown Worcester next week.

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DEMOCRATS SCOWL WHILE REPUBLICAN SPEAKS: People seemed to like this photo when it went out on social media last week. This is what local Democrats look like when one of the few elected Republicans in the state gets a turn at a microphone. Pay special attention to Leicester Selectman Doug Belanger (far left), who is trying to win a primary against Moses Dixon (endorsed this week by SEIU Local 1199, MassCare, Massachusetts Peace Action, Massachusetts Teachers Association the Sierra Club and more) to

get a second crack at defeating State Rep. Kate Campanale, who is oblivious to the fact that she is about to be hit by one of the daggers being shot by her fellow politicians.

SPIN DOCTORS: The City Council reviewed – scratch that. The City Council was given a copy of and expected to review the 2016 Worcester Energy Progress Report, outlining the city’s efforts around energy conservation and sustainability.

After Mayor Joe Petty called it an “excellent report” showing “a lot of great progress,” AtLarge Councilor Mike Gaffney took a crack at explaining why that was wrong. The city manager’s and chief development officer’s summary of the report both list progress made in upgrading city infrastructure. That includes six new solar arrays, with five more slated, and efficiency upgrades at 90 municipal buildings. Those projects are expected to reduce municipal energy use by 18 percent – but don’t hold your breath. In 2010, the city committed to reducing its overall energy use by 20 percent. The actual reduction since that time? That would be 7 percent. “It’s an unfortunate report, actually,” Gaffney said. “Hopefully, we’re going to do better moving forward relative to that issue … we missed the goal by a lot.” Gaffney also asked for a measurable results on what the changes mean in terms of dollars and cents for taxpayers. The conversation triggered At-Large Councilor Konnie Lukes, who recalled “one of the stupidest things I had heard” - the city’s decision around 2007 to purchase “energy certificates,” basically the Church of Renewable Energy’s equivalent of Indulgences. But as the city’s report states, there are measures being taken in the

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future, including investing a nearly $250,000 grant for Burncoat High School to upgrade the lighting system to save energy and money. Like most environmental things, look to the future.

Then keep doing that and you won’t notice the problems in the present.

SPEECHES, STAT: At-Large Councilor and Public Safety Committee chairperson Kate Toomey’s speech at the ribbon cutting for the new regional 911 center last week had all the makings of a Worcester classic. First, Toomey referenced the push for public safety “since the first caveman said, ‘ugg.’” Then, there was the classic “I don’t want to reiterate” what anyone else said. Politicians could save more time by not saying that than they do for not repeating what previous speakers said anyway. Then, a panel erected behind the podium blew over in the wind, causing District 1 City Councilor Tony Economou and Deputy Worcester Fire Chief Mike Lavoie to leap into action to save Toomey from certain death. I don’t even remember the actual content of the speech. I don’t remember District 5 Councilor Gary Rosen’s either, as it started raining and all the other speakers jumped to safety. “God’s crying,” one attendee quipped, possibly at the length of Rosen’s usual speeches. But the new radio system transferred over fine, the new building opened without a hitch and public safety in the city remains intact, at least until the cavemen invade.

SYMPATHY FOR THE CATHOLICS: The Mount Carmel Preservation Society is teaming up with Preservation Worcester to present “The Story of Our Lady of Mount Carmel – Her House, Her People.” Our Lady of Mount Carmel is on the historic preservation’s society’s “most endangered structures” list for this year after the Catholic Diocese of Worcester decided to merge the parish with another, citing structural problems and repair costs ranging into the millions of dollars. A Preservation Worcester docent will give an “illustrated talk” about the original Italian settlers who founded the church and how the religious structure was built. The event is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29 in the Preservation Worcester community room at 230 Park Ave. The Diocese can go all Walls of Jericho on the church in 2017 after a demolition delay expires, and the talk will no doubt drum up some sympathy for fundraising efforts to save the church.

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STOP DOING THIS: An article from The Odyssey Online, some sort of millennial internet

cool kids website, made the rounds on social media this week, and it’s time to talk about pronunciation guides again. The article as a whole is decent, talking about how the artistic side of Worcester is benefiting creative types and their projects. But there is one line that is going to catch the attention of amateur Worcester linguists. “Since the pronunciation is difficult for those visiting from the outside, Worcester is most commonly known as WOR-CHESTAAAH,” claims the article (capitalization theirs). No. No it is not. If you are going to pronounce an “R” in Worcester, make it the one that comes on the end of the word. “Wor-chestah” is how people from Boston who don’t know the world continues past I-495 would pronounce the city. “This is the incorrect way to say it. Someone from the south who doesn’t know the proper pronunciation, trying to fake the accent,” is how one Worcester-based site describes that pronunciation guide.

The Wikipedia pronunciation guide lists the city as “wuuss-ter,” which is infinitely better than teaching people to pronounce the city incorrectly. Yeah, it’s not how people with an accent would pronounce the city, “wuuss-tah” might be more accurate, but at least we’re not training a new generation of people to call the city by the wrong name.

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GOTTA STOP ’EM ALL: Pokemon Go is so over, you guys. So says At-Large City Councilor Konnie Lukes, purveyor of all things digital and trendy. “The Pokemon Go game was at the height of its adherence and popularity,” Lukes said. “I’m not sure that it’s there anymore. I think the time – hopefully – may have passed … it’s not as popular now, it’s becoming commercial.”

Lukes said she still wanted the administration to look at the digital games, in case another one rears its head to capture the souls of Worcester’s youth.

Reporter Tom Quinn can be reached at 508-749-3166 x324 or tquinn@worcestermagazine.com with story ideas, feedback, or questions. Follow him on Twitter @bytomquinn.

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hey say a picture is worth 1,000 words, which means putting a face to drug addiction is the most powerful way to let people know just how devastating it is. But numbers also paint a harrowing picture of just how indiscriminate and widespread the opioid epidemic is that currently grips Worcester and so many other cities and towns.

Just look at Worcester: In July alone, there were 89 confirmed or suspected heroin- or opioid-related overdoses, two of them fatal. The monthly average over the past 12 months has risen to 80 non-fatal overdoses and between three to four fatal overdoses. To date, as of July, there have been 588 reported drug overdoses, more than any yearly totals from 2007 to 2013. The final total this year is projected to be 1,003. That will be only slightly less than last year, when there were 1,023 reported overdoses.

Those numbers come from reports from the Worcester Police Department’s Crime Analysis Unit, as presented to City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. by Dr. Mattie Castiel, the city’s pubic health commissioner.

Sobering, aren’t they?

Of course, behind those numbers are men and women (overwhelmingly male, according to city stats). They are sons and daughters, husbands and wives, brothers and sisters, all of whom fell into the wretched grasp of drug addiction.

In Worcester, the results have been widespread and well-documented.

We know, too, based on the numbers, late summer typically brings with it the highest amount of drug overdoses. When we get the numbers for August, we no doubt will see more deaths, more lives lost.

This despite the city’s best efforts to combat an enemy that shows little sign of releasing its grip on those that have fallen victim to it. As Castiel notes in her report, those efforts have included education, safe prescription disposal, overdose recognition and response training as well as outreach.

Among the efforts has been the dissemination of Narcan kits aimed at reversing heroin overdoses. From January through July this year, the Worcester Fire Department administered 103 doses. The Police Department, from January through Aug. 8, administered 41. Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of others have been distributed through agencies such as AIDS Project Worcester.

Other steps have included the installation of a prescription drug collection kiosk in the Police Department lobby. Since its introduction in the fall 2014, more than 700 pounds of drugs have been collected.

Several upcoming events will target awareness and outreach, including free training on how to recognize a drug overdose and administer Narcan. It will be held Tuesday, Aug. 23, 5:30 p.m., at the Worcester Public Library. There will be a candlelight vigil as part of Overdose Awareness Day Wednesday, Aug. 31, 5:30 p.m. on City Common. On Sunday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the city will hold the eighth annual Worcester Cares About Recovery Walk & Celebration, also on City Common.

These steps and others give the city every right to be proud of its efforts in reversing the disturbing trend of more drug overdoses and deaths every year.

But plenty of work remains, perhaps the most challenging being the changing of public perception when it comes to drug users and overdoses. We believe progress has been made in that regard, but the journey is not over.

As Castiel wrote in her report, “The opioid epidemic is complex, far reaching and will continue to take entire communities working together to make significant strides. It is our goal to change the paradigm of addiction and have it be recognized as a chronic disease and treated as such.”

We have seen some police departments in Massachusetts adopt approaches like these, treating the user as a victim and not as a criminal. Here in Worcester, attitudes have certainly changed. That must continue. We can question why so many have chosen or fallen victim to drug use, but we have a moral obligation to at least try to help every last one of them.

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Janice Harvey “Those are the streets I walked when I was learning to walk. And it’s the place that my imagination has returned to more than anywhere else.” - Salman Rushdie

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ith the exception of a seven-year stint as a denizen of Shrewsbury, I’ve lived in Worcester my entire life. I was born on Lincoln Street, grew up in Columbus Park and graduated from the original South High and Clark University. Before marrying, I lived in a slew of apartments, from Park Ave. to Fruit Street to Russell. I raised my kids on Vernon Hill. I work for the Worcester Public Schools and write for Worcester Magazine. If you can find a dame more Worcester than this one, happy hunting.

I’ve lived and breathed its occasionally fetid air since Eisenhower was in office.

That’s why it’s killing me to move elsewhere.

After 11 years in a roomy Burncoat duplex, I was informed I had to make room for the landlord’s son.

That’s just what happens when you rent; as a tenant, one is always at the mercy of the owners. And while I’ve always suspected I would, at some point, face this day due to my landlord’s advancing age, I was not prepared for it to be that day, this summer.

I cried. I admit it. I cried because I love my apartment. I cried because it holds many wonderful memories for me. I cried because I have more crap in every room from attic to basement than one could imagine.

After the initial shock, I took to Facebook in the search for new digs. FB has always been a great source when it comes to everything from classroom donations to recipes for cucumber salad. Aware that great apartments are never advertised, I hoped someone would know of an affordable hidden gem. Fat chance.

I discovered quickly there are no hidden gems, affordable or otherwise, and that one- and twobedroom dumps in lousy neighborhoods go for $1,500 a month. I won’t name the lousy neighborhoods here, because it’s not my intention to embarrass readers who live there. I would like to shame the landlords who own

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“I don’t think there’s a dog alive today that was alive when we started talking about this.”

- At-Large City Councilor Moe Bergman, on the roughly two decades the city has been talking about dogs being allowed in parks.

these clip joints, however. It was sticker shock for me, since I’ve paid a low rent for over a decade, but there was nothing out there that justified such ridiculous price tags. Clearly, landlords get these rents because they can. In my book, it’s called greed.

That’s when the notion of buying instead of renting was floated. This led to several disappointments (you know you aren’t going to buy when you slip the key in the door and a nasty smell hits your nostrils), and after careful consideration of the true cost of purchasing, including taxes and car insurance, I realized I would have to leave the city limits to become a homeowner.

Sad but true: Worcester has evicted me.

I’m spending the final days of summer packing and purging. I’ll be downsizing soon, so if I don’t need it, it’s landing in either the dumpster or donation pile.

My kids are getting a lot of stuff I can’t take with me; better to see them enjoy my belongings now than to die clinging to furniture and dishes I can’t squeeze into a condo.

It saddens me to think that I was priced out of my hometown. I suppose I could buy something that strangled my budget and pushed back my dreams of retirement just to stay in Worcester, but that would be foolish. I’d like to be able to take a vacation now and then, or buy a grandkid a decent birthday gift; living in Worcester would mean working until I drop dead practicing pedagogy. No high school student needs to witness such a thing.

I’ll miss my close proximity to Shrewsbury Street restaurants. I’ll miss what I call the one-stop shopping of West Boylston Street, with its fish and meat markets, fruits and veggies stand, the gym I rarely use, the manicurist and pharmacy all within spitting distance, as my dad would say. I won’t miss shoveling snow. I won’t miss Clark Street during an ice storm. I won’t miss the three fans it takes to cool off my bedroom, but I will miss my kind neighbor, Jennifer. Surely, I will miss the magnificent tree in the backyard, the one that escaped the invasion of the Asian Longhorned Beetle.

There’s one thing I know for certain. When asked, I will always say: “I’m from Worcester.”

I always will be.

discussion will begin just before the first winter storm or during it.”

- Paul Collyer, on Worcester Magazine’s Facebook page about whether the city should create jobs for panhandlers.

“We don’t look at this as the Bravehearts as a sitcom rerun. We look at the Worcester Bravehearts as an upward trajectory. Instead of reruns of ‘Seinfeld,’ we’re a great story line like ‘Breaking Bad,’ or ‘The Wire’ or ‘Mad Men,’ where it keeps growing and getting better year after year. We have to keep coming up with fresh ideas, we have to keep writing the story.”

“Currently nothing is working. What does the city - Worcester Bravehearts owner John Creedon Jr., after his team lost its bid for a third straight have to lose? It’s August and no discussion on championship this year. the upcoming cold season and lack of beds. That

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Hats off: Bravehearts ‘bigger than baseball’

Tom Quinn

When it comes to sports, Worcester hasn’t exactly hit a home run.

The repeated failures of teams to survive – Tornadoes, Sharks, Surge, IceCats, Marauders, Bombardiers, et al. - have left many sports fans feeling jilted and alone. But the Worcester Bravehearts are drawing record crowds, placing 10th in the country in average per-game attendance for a summer collegiate baseball league this year. And although the team came up short in its bid for three straight championships in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League, just making it to the final game of the season is an accomplishment – never mind that the Bravehearts won the title in its first two seasons in the league.

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“We’re here to show the city of Worcester that baseball can flourish in the second largest city in New England,” General Manager Dave Peterson said before last week’s crushing loss to the Nashua Silver Knights. The Bravehearts were swept, two games to none, in the championship. “When we started this, there were naysayers, because of what had just happened with the Tornadoes, , who said it can’t work,” Peterson said. “Well, it can work.

It’s all about customer service and it’s all about doing the right thing and making sure the people who come into this ballpark have a smile on their face even if the team loses, 10-0.”

Then, citing fan surveys, “Peterman” tossed a real curveball.

“Eighty percent of the people who leave this ballpark do not know the final score when they leave,” Peterson said.

So why do those people come to Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field at all? And why do they insist on ignoring the sustained success of the only summer sports game in town? The answers, according to the Bravehearts, are simpler than you might think.

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THE FUTURES LEAGUE

Bottom of the first: After dropping the first of the three-game championship series to the Nashua Silver Knights in New Hampshire, Bravehearts announcers were itching to get the hometown crowd into the game, through any hype necessary. Coming to the plate, according to the Public Address system, was “the OB.” Third baseman Dylan Harris was “the original Braveheart,” the only member of the team to play for all three years of its existence. The crowd cheered obligingly. Harris struck out to strand men at first and third, and a light rain began to fall as Nashua stayed up, 2-0.

“When a team puts all their effort into being successful at every level, it’s good for everybody,” Futures Collegiate Baseball League Commissioner Chris Hall said as he watched the two best teams in the league square off. “It sets the bar for everyone else in the league.”

The Bravehearts may be pacing the league,

Players console one another after the Worcester Bravehearts lost the championship series against the Nashua Silver Knights. but it has not been an easy road. The Futures League started in 2011 with four teams, and has since grown to 10. The Bravehearts joined as an expansion team in 2014, and Peterson said being a young team in a young league posed a set of challenges when it came to competing with other, better-known summer leagues.

“Particularly with college coaches in recruiting, college coaches get comfortable, and they almost have these unwritten agreements where every year, they call the

manager down in Hyannis or Chatham [in the Cape Cod Baseball League] and they say, ‘I’m going to send you my two best players next summer,’” Peterson said. “And they don’t know enough about the Worcester Bravehearts to do that yet. But we are creating relationships like that.”

One of those relationships is with St. Leo University in Florida, alma mater of Major League Baseball executive and Worcesterite J.P. Ricciardi, whose son, Dante, plays shortstop

for the Bravehearts. But hunting around the country is only half the puzzle – under Futures League rules, every team’s roster must contain 13 players from New England or a New England college. The Bravehearts more than meet that criteria, with 16 Bravehearts this year from New England, and one from outside who attends school here.

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players who may need the extra experience in the summer and may want to be seen by Major League scouts, but are shut out by other local leagues that import talent from across the country. While playing catcher at Brandeis University, Hall – originally from Brockton – played in the Cape League and never forgot the experience.

“It felt like it was the big leagues,” Hall said. “But what happened in the Cape League and the [New England Collegiate Baseball League] was a lot of New England kids weren’t getting the opportunity to play. They would have to go away. So we really wanted to take care of the New England kids and take care of the New England coaches.”

The requirement to pull from New England does not water down the competitiveness of the league, though, according to Hall. In fact, it could do the opposite – because players have local connections, attendance at games is higher, and players are more likely to feel the impact of a bad loss or the elation of a hard-fought win.

“The New England kids play hard,” Hall said. “Because their parents, their girlfriend, their buddies are going to be in the stands, they’re going to go hard into second base.

They’re going to go hard into home. They’re going to dive for balls. And they also stay for the season. A lot of leagues have a major

Bravehearts infielder Tom Walraven signs autographs before Game 2 of the FCBL Championship. problem with kids shutting themselves down and leaving, and they have trouble filling out rosters. We have a little bit of that, but because we have so many New England kids, it’s not as much of a hit for us.”

RECRUITING

Top of the fourth: A gaggle of Silver

Knights fans had been raucously announcing their presence in Worcester. Cowbells and clapping were the order of the night – until Jake the Lion, the butt of many a joke on the field, took notice of the cheering section. The tubby mascot bounded up rows of seating and pulled himself up on the fence surrounding the upstairs concourse, threatening injury. He pawed at the cowbell and stole a fan’s hat, as

bystanders filmed the scene on smartphones and a Nashua fan commented, “They’ve got great fans, they really do.” While everyone was distracted, Nashua scored on a sacrifice fly to go up 5-2.

When constructing a championshipwinning team, the first ingredient is obvious: the players. Connection with college coaches is a key part of the equation, but those on the 2016 Bravehearts roster said one thing mattered more than anything else – rave reviews from other players.

“It’s the time of your life when you’re here,” Harris, the third baseman who has played for all three Bravehearts teams, said.

While college coaches are the main conduit for players in the recruiting process, the ultimate decision is up to the players, and recommendations from current or former teammates is crucial. If a teammate had a bad experience in a summer league, they are sure to tell their friends back at college about it, hurting recruiting. Luckily, for the Bravehearts, the trend works the other way as well.

“Here, we just get treated amazingly,” Frankie Moscatiello, a pitcher originally from New York, said. “We’d give [the championship trophy] back to the city of Worcester for putting us up on a pedestal and worshiping us.”

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friends, but the team has to get them to Worcester first. Peterson said the staff has a useful tool in that goal – the city itself, which Moscatiello and Harris both said they had fun exploring with their teammates. While in Worcester, players live with “host families,” a setup used in other leagues and teams with varying degrees of success.

“We focus on what’s great about Worcester,” Peterson said. “We sell the host families. A lot of teams in this league and a lot of teams around the country struggle with finding host families, people that will bring in a college student for 10 weeks out of the year to live with them. Our host family program is top notch.”

Bravehearts assistant coach Kevin Hartigan gets credit from Peterson for developing the host family program – and for much of the recruiting process, as the New York Mets scout does the work of finding high-quality players. When it comes to which players the team is looking for, there are considerations fans might not think of. While NCAA Division 1 players are nice, players from Division 2 schools – like Assumption College in Worcester – are already playing in leagues that mandate wood bats, which makes them ideal for a seamless transfer to the Futures League, which also uses the wood bat model favored by professional baseball.

Once those players are identified, the team makes its pitch, with help from team owner John Creedon Jr. and his eponymous catering company.

“Our story that we tell is – great host families, incredible crowds, wonderful entertainment, delicious food,” Peterson said.

“You should see the way that we feed these guys. And that’s a big deal, when you’re bringing in athletes from across the country and their parents aren’t quite sure about sending them 2,500 miles away. If you can talk to them about the fact that the team is owned by a catering company, at least they know we’re going to take great care of their kid.”

One element that could also be part of the pitch? Three championship appearances in three years, and two trophies.

“The better we are, the stronger we are as an organization, the better team we are throughout the summer – everyone wants to be part of a winning team,” Creedon said.

“To the extent that we take care of these players, giving them an elite experience, lots of players want to be a Worcester Braveheart.

I’m encouraged that in three short years, we’ve created a brand that players from across the country want to be a part of.”

THE FANS

Bottom of the eighth: The crowd, mostly silenced through eight innings of a Nashua beatdown, comes to life when Zack Tower is announced as a pinch hitter. The “pride of Auburn,” as the PA system calls him, is well-known, earning his name on one of five

free T-shirts given away by the team this year after hitting I-290 with a home run ball last season. Earlier in the inning a Bravehearts employee would ask two young boys if they wanted to lead a “let’s go Bravehearts” chant, which delighted them when the chant spread to the whole stadium. Tower would single, but Nashua took a 6-4 lead into the final frame. Someone prematurely sets off confetti streamers from the roof of the press box.

Sports in general are played for the benefit of the fans – it is an entertainment industry, after all. But the relationship can work the

stands out to me,” Pyne said. “The difference between playing at home with a good crowd and playing at places that can’t draw as many people is huge. It’s nice to play in a city that really does care about this team.”

With everything, though, there is room for improvement. The stadium seats 3,000 people, and Creedon said he is still working on branding and marketing for the 3-year-old team.

“Every day, we have to work hard to educate the Worcester community that Worcester has a team, and it’s a team they want to embrace and

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Fans applaud the Bravehearts during the championship game. other way, players said. It’s not that the Bravehearts play badly when they visit a team that draws under 300 fans per night, but it certainly helps when there is a strong crowd watching the game.

“It’s not harder playing when nobody’s in the stands, it just makes you appreciate all your hard work when people come and see you,” Ricciardi said. “Everybody, when they’re a little kid, dreams of playing in an atmosphere like this, and hitting a home run or doing something to help the team win … we’re really spoiled.”

When asked what is left for the Bravehearts to accomplish, given the already massive success of the team, Peterson lists attendance, and his desire to make it into the top 10 nationally for summer league baseball attendance. Two days after making that statement at the championship game, Ballpark Digest compiled a national list of average attendance in 2016 and found the Bravehearts improved from last year, placing 10th out of 169 teams with 2,230 fans per night.

Manager J.P. Pyne was similarly thankful for the fan base in Worcester. The Clark University baseball coach said playing at “The HIP,” as it is known, on the campus of the College of the Holy Cross, was a treat for his team.

“The interaction with the fans really

get behind,” Creedon said.

Hall, the Futures League commissioner, was optimistic about the league’s second-youngest team (the Bristol Blues joined in 2015). He said a strong fan base is a good indicator of a team’s competitiveness, not the other way around.

“They’re packing the house a lot of nights, the kids love playing here, the fans support these kids and give them a great experience,” Hall said. “As long as that’s going on the right way, I think you’re going to see Worcester competing every year for the championship.”

WINNING

Top of the ninth: The attendance for the game is announced –2,315 people came to see the Bravehearts play. Every one of them – perhaps spoiled by watching Mookie Betts and Jackie Bradley Jr. patrol the Fenway outfield – sighs when the rightfielder pulls up to watch a Nashua base hit fall in rather than attempt a risky dive. The same thing happens a little later with a base hit to center field before a base-running error gets Worcester out of the inning. The damage is done, though, and the Bravehearts run off the field down four runs, as Peterman starts “the most epic rally dance in history” in the middle of the stands.

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baseball league tough is the goal of players on summer teams. Players are not being paid, and are not representing their school.

The overriding goal is to gain experience and improve at the game, hopefully catching the eye of a Major League scout along the way. But that didn’t stop Pyne, the third Bravehearts head coach in three years, from leading his squad to the championship, just as his predecessors did.

“There’s a lot of selfishness in the summer,” Pyne said, not necessarily using the term in its traditionally negative sense. “The players’ job is to get better and go back to school a better player. And that doesn’t always sync up with winning a championship. If you look at the teams at the bottom of the standings, those players got better.”

Staff and players alike, though, said the investment the team made in them caused them to gain some Worcester pride and developed a drive to win for the fans, the team owners and themselves.

“Everybody’s obviously focused on yourself a little bit, that’s just human nature,” Dante Ricciardi said. “But especially here, we know how much effort the Creedons put into us. And we’re trying to give back to them a little bit.”

And if everybody is trying to impress scouts, that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

“The thought of playing up to get the scouts to notice you, obviously everyone’s going to play to their greatest ability,” Moscatiello, who played in the Hamptons Collegiate Baseball League last year, said.

“And if everyone’s playing their A-game, everyone’s rolling.”

The effort is appreciated by the team, Creedon said. The team is not just a ploy to sell seats and hot dogs; the staff take pride in the quality of the product on the field, and they want Worcesterites to feel the same way.

“Winning is a big deal,” Creedon said.

“We take winning very seriously. We want to create and maintain a winning franchise for the City of Worcester because we feel like the community and the fan base deserves that.

We take the quality of the baseball seriously.

At the same time, we look at the Bravehearts as bigger than just the baseball. We look at this as a community project to engage lots of children and families and community groups.”

Peterson reiterated the idea that winning wasn’t everything, although it certainly counts for something. More important, he said, was the impact the Bravehearts have on the community. “[Winning] certainly sells tickets. And everyone wants to be involved with a winner,” Peterson said. “It’s nice when we have this trophy and we send it around to all of our sponsors, and we go out to all the schools and show off our championship rings to the kids. But it’s not everything. And it’s better for our players to be good role models in the community than to be known as winners. We want them to be great teammates, and we want them to lead by example, and we want

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walked Harris with the bases loaded to bring in a run, the stadium came to life. Down 8-5, them to teach our youth baseball camps.” the Bravehearts would bring two batters to the But selling the fan experience – the youth plate with the winning run at home, a golden baseball camps, the atmosphere, letting kids run across center field during the sixth inning opportunity for a walk-off victory similar to the one they were on the losing end of the – those don’t hurt the competitiveness of the team, Peterson said. In fact, he thinks it’s part night before in New Hampshire. The role of of the reason the players give their best every Casey at the Bat – a character made famous in a poem written by Worcesterite Ernest game.

Thayer – was played by center fielder Austin “I honestly think that the reason this team Lonestar, who struck out swinging to record plays so well in the dog days of summer the final out, The Silver Knights bench ran is because the morale here is a lot higher,” Peterson said. “We treat them well. At the end onto the field to celebrate, and someone made the decision to play a sad Coldplay song over of the year, these players want to play for us, and they want to play for the fans who are on the PA system As far as player recruitment and retention their feet, cheering for them.” goes, the Bravehearts need to keep doing Pyne agreed. what they’re doing, staff said. The team on “The teams that do well are the ones who the field is winning games, and why fix want to keep playing,” he said. something that isn’t broken? The players Harris had another explanation for the love playing in Worcester, and that’s half the team’s winning ways. equation.

“Once you’re playing as a team and you “This is the first time they’ve really been gel, you make great friendships, the winning treated as professional athletes,” Peterson comes along with it,” Harris said. “That’s said. “Even though they’re not professional the reason we’re winning, we’re having fun athletes. This is the maybe first time they’ve playing with each other and there’s not too been asked for their autograph. And they’re much pressure on any one person.” signing hundreds of autographs every night.

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of an upscale experience here in Worcester compared to, perhaps, other teams in the league or around New England. Those little things are what will bring more people to us.”

The other half of the equation is the business side of things. Peterson estimated player recruitment and similar duties make up 15 percent of his job, in stark contrast to Theo Epstein. He is working with Creedon on a number of ideas, ranging from lowhanging fruit to far-fetched dreams.

“We have grandiose plans for adding character to this ballpark down the line,” Peterson said. “You think about Fenway Park and the character Fenway Park has – the Green Monster, the Pesky Pole – we need to add more character to this ballpark.”

While issuing a disclaimer that his thought process mostly consisted of “throwing stuff against the wall to see what sticks,” Peterson said discussions about hosting a concert at the HIP or expanding the Kid’s Zone under the stands have been ongoing. His best ideas, though, have to do with making the Worcester Bravehearts more recognizably Worcester-y.

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“I don’t know if it’ll ever happen, but this is how I think. Let’s embrace something that’s great about this city and let’s build it in to America’s pastime … How do we add some character to the ballpark so people watch a game, go back to the office the next day, and say you won’t believe what I saw last night at the park?”

Whether or not ideas like that come to life, Creedon said he views the first three years of Bravehearts baseball as a “prelude” to the overarching team story. The grand vision of the team is to morph into something like Wisconsin’s Madison Mallards, a Northwoods League team that draws 6,000 fans to an average game, by far the best in the country.

“We don’t look at this as the Bravehearts as a sitcom rerun,” Creedon said. “We don’t look at the Bravehearts as an upwards trajectory.

Instead of reruns of ‘Seinfeld,’ we’re a great story line like ‘Breaking Bad,’ or ‘The Wire’ or ‘Mad Men,’ where it keeps growing and getting better year after year. We have to keep coming up with fresh ideas, we have to keep writing the story.”

Reporter Tom Quinn can be reached at 508-749-3166 x324 or tquinn@ worcestermagazine.com with story ideas, feedback, or questions. Follow him on Twitter @bytomquinn.

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Worcester Pride Week kicks off the festivities Sunday, Sept. 4, and after 41 years of progress, the hard work, advocacy and celebration continue in Central Mass.

“People don’t throw rocks anymore,” Worcester Pride president Peter Bacchiocchi said. ”Literally, 41 years ago, people threw rocks and whatever at us and said bad things. Now we might have a couple protesters, maybe. It’s been a huge shift. It’s been a long process going from not being accepted and being an underground movement with a few brave souls willing to march down Main Street, to being welcomed with open arms and being accepted by the city.

“The city raises the Pride flag and the Burns Bridge will be lit up this year. Every politician around” marches in the parade now.

The police chief, Steve Sargent, will be one of our marshals this year. It’s been great. It’s a complete reversal. We’re completely embraced now, as opposed to before.”

Bacchiocchi has been involved with the Worcester Pride Committee for 10 years and served the last four years as vice president to then-president John Trobaugh. In January, Bacchiocchi took over as president of Worcester Pride.

Bacchiocchi reflected on the years of struggle and growth Pride faced since they began those 41 years ago.

“I think people realized that we’re just humans, that’s all,” said Bacchiocchi. “It took a little while for people to figure that out, and there are some places around the country where people haven’t figured that out, but around here it’s not like that. The community supports us really well. We’re well accepted and we really don’t have any issues at all with the community. We’ve been largely embraced. Different entities – the government, the police department and other organizations – they try to make sure they’re providing correct information.

Bacchiocchi remembered a time when newspapers wouldn’t cover Pride events, and getting the word out that Worcester Pride could not only offer the LGBTQ community a support system, but that it even existed, was difficult. At that time, the city’s gay bars offered some of the only locations that the area LGBTQ community could feel safe.

“Years ago,” Bacchiocchi said, “we didn’t

ge any press. Now we get a lot of press.

Years ago, that was one of the reasons there was less acceptance and knowledge. People literally didn’t know we existed, because you couldn’t find anything on us anywhere. Now we get continuous press all year long. It’s really a whole new thing. All of that contributes to a greater level of acceptance.”

“What happened was that to a large degree,

more integrated into the whole fabric.”

While there is always progress to be made, Bacchiocchi said this year there can be a strong focus on celebrating how far Worcester Pride - and other area and national LGBTQ communities - have come.

“There are still challenges of acceptance, but that’s true of any group,”

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the gay bars in the city became the safe havens,” he said. “There was no other place to go. It was the only choice.

If you didn’t go there, you stayed at home or had your very close group of friends that understood and supported. Beyond that, there was nothing. Over the years, that’s changed, and as a community we’ve become much

Bacchiocchi said. “There’s always somebody that doesn’t accept somebody. That will never change. There will always be a reason for someone to say, ‘What? you’re gay?’ We can’t do anything about that. But, the visibility does take it to another level.

I think it’s important to continue that. There were iconic fights that we had - equal opportunity, equal marriage rights – which we’ve had in Mass for a long time. Federally, we have those as well.

We’ve been fighting to become mainstream and we’re approaching that. Now we can, I think, really use this time to celebrate who we are.

Maybe there’s not as much battling to do and there’s some celebrating to do.”

To do that, Worcester Pride Week has added a number of new events to bolster its yearly standards. To kick off the week of celebration, Pride is holding an art show reception for the first time Sunday, Sept. 4 at Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St., from 6-8 p.m. The exhibit will be available for viewing throughout September.

Following the art show reception will be the Pride Kickoff Dinner at The Citizen, 1 Exchange St. Wednesday, Sept. 7. While the dinner is not a new event, the location is.

Seating is reserved and the cost is $75 per person, and includes cocktails and appetizers

before dinner.

On Thursday, Sept. 8, the Pride Flag will be raised at City Hall, followed by a celebration at Lock 50. In addition, the Burns Bridge between Shrewsbury and Worcester will be lit to celebrate Pride. Their will be a free WRTA shuttle from Lock 50 to Regatta Point for the viewing and back to Lock 50 following the lighting. The following day, Friday, Sept. 9, the LGBTQ Pride Pageant will be held at Fiddler’s Green, 19 Temple St. Saturday, Sept. 10 is the main event, the annual Pride Parade, which will start at 11 a.m. at Institute Park and run down Main Street, with a Festival on the Common from noon-5 p.m., featuring entertainment, food and vendors.

Additionally, there will be a Youth Pride Dance Festival from 7-10 p.m. at the YWCA. Following the day of events, a Pride Block Party will take place outside MB Lounge, 40 Grafton St., from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. and a Pride After Party at Electric Haze from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. To wrap it all up there will be a brand new “Recovery Brunch” the following day at 11 a.m. at Lock 50. The cost is $30 per person.

With the growth of Pride, Pride Week and the extended list of events, what does Worcester Pride’s president think when he looks at the marching numbers of the Pride participants?

“I’m not sure I can even put it to words,” said Bacchiocchi. “It’s great to feel like a part of the community as opposed to being someone that was in the wrong place. It makes you feel warm and fuzzy. It’s hard to put that into words. I think a lot of my feelings are more in regards to feeling proud for the community and feeling that there is acceptance and people actually enjoy and look forward to this time of year and want to participate and show that they’re open and welcoming. It’s more than a personal feeling. To me, it’s more about the community as a whole. It’s really nice to see the festival grow every year and to see the parade really grow. There’s a bit of awe.

“When you look back and see thousands of people marching in the parade, maybe six, five years ago, there would maybe be 50 or 100. It grows exponentially every year. It’s become a significant event.”

For more information on Worcester Pride Week, head to Worcesterpride.org, or find them on Facebook. To get involved, email Worcester Pride at Worcesterpride@gmail.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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He may well be the poster child for the decade of decadence, a well-traveled and well-worn symbol of rock and roll excess.

Vince Neil has known the highest of highs and lowest of lows. As front man for Motley Crue, a band he joined in 1981, and with whom he would play, off and on, for the next 30-plus years, Neil shouted out some of rock’s greatest hits of the ’80s.

The Crue signed off for good – for now – with a show on New Year’s Eve 2015 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, but Neil isn’t ready to call it a day quite yet. Nine days after singing “Home Sweet Home” with Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars and Tommy Lee, he was on a plane to Maui for a solo gig.

Neil, now 55, brings his show, sans Motley Crue, to Webster’s Indian Ranch 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, one day after playing the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in New Hampshire.

While he won’t have Lee banging the sticks, Sixx banging on the bass or Mars ripping chords on guitar, fans will most definitely hear their favorite Motley Crue hits as well as cuts from Neil’s three solo albums.

He is working on new music, too, so the audience of (former?) acid-jean wearers and bleached-blonde ladies can expect to hear some of that.

As for Neil, he is showing no signs of slowing down – and he has no plans to do so anytime in the near future.

When he spoke by phone with Worcester Magazine earlier this month, he was waiting for a flight from Las Vegas to Kalamazoo for a show in Michigan. After that, it was off to Pittsburgh, then back to Vegas.

Indian Ranch brings him east – and to a venue he knows only from afar.

“I don’t think I’ve ever been there,” Neil said of the popular concert venue on the shores of Webster Lake. “I’ve seen some pictures. It looked cool.”

His final show with Motley Crue is a good seven months in the rear-view mirror, but the memories haven’t faded, yet.

“I go back to Rock Candy with a couple of the guys,” Neil said of the band he was playing with when he joined Motley Crue.

Playing on stage with Lee and Sixx, with whom he said he still talks on the phone, one last time was a tough concept to grasp.

“It seemed really surreal,” he said. “It finally sunk in, but it’s still surreal.”

Of course, plenty of bands have played “final” shows, then come back not much later.

Crue has already done the reunion thing, but Neil knows better than to slam shut any doors.

“You never say never,” he said. “I certainly couldn’t put my finger on it.

I certainly never say never. My phone’s always open, but I can’t give a real answer.

On the phone, it sounds good, but who knows?”

Neil leaves behind a vault of memories from “all the big shows,” including playing with Motley Crue for the first time in Santa Monica. Opening for Ozzy Osbourne on his “Shout at the Devil” tour was another highlight, Neil said.

With the fame and glory, however, has come a torrent of controversy and tragedy. continued on page 22

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On a recent Friday evening, I met 10 friends for a Mexican fiesta at El Patron Mexican Restaurant on Harding Street. El Patron is the perfect locale for a large group to celebrate. I called 30 minutes in advance to alert the host our big party was on its way. I told him we wouldn’t mind grabbing drinks at the bar if need be, but sure enough, when we walked through the door at 7 p.m. there was already a pre-set table awaiting our arrival in the otherwise full establishment.

The decor was vibrant and playful, featuring brightly-colored flags, threedimensional butterflies, dangling tin stars and a giant mask painted with a Mexican desert

landscape. A moon and sun hung on the far wall and family photos hovered above the bar.

Our server presented us with house-made chips and salsa, and I ordered a Pineapple Chile Margarita to offset the August night’s accurately Mexican temperatures. My drink arrived in moments, served in a traditional ceramic mug with a playful neon plastic straw and a dash of Tabasco Sauce. We asked for queso and guacamole, the latter of which came served in an impressive rock molcajete.

As we devoured the tortilla chips and their accoutrements, a friend commented that El Patron reminded him of his time in San Diego.

Others chimed in, likewise applauding the restaurant’s authenticity. I was taken with the fresh grated carrots in the salsa and the silky consistency of the queso.

A heaping plate of nachos appeared next, smothered in shredded chicken, chipotle mayo, cheese and guacamole. The guacamole had been a bit thin for my liking when served solo on tortilla chips, but it found new life atop our nacho mountain.

We asked our server for recommendations and ordered 10 dishes for the table to share.

Some people expressed particular needs: a dairy free burrito, a Coke with no ice, an extra side of aioli. Our server never once wavered.

He offered prompt and scrupulous hospitality, though I would have liked him to take a brief moment to introduce himself and welcome us to El Patron.

Our entrees arrived in a cyclonic whirlwind of vivid color and melted cheese. Perfect magenta radish spheres adorned each magnificent taco.

Squiggly queso drizzles bedecked the drenched burritos. Globes of sticky Spanish rice glistened on each new platter that materialized before us.

“I’m a fish taco purist,” a friend proudly announced, “I just want a fresh tortilla, properly fried fish, cabbage slaw, and chipotle mayo. Nothing too complicated.”

She took one bite and declared her firm endorsement. El Patron’s tortillas are a triumph in and of themselves, altogether slim and supple in their execution.

Over the course of the evening, we sampled a drenched chicken burrito, a mole burrito and a salad burrito - all ingredients were well distributed, rendering each bite balanced so the dish was easily shared. The enchiladas verdes also offered a shareable plate seeped in a garlicky tomatillo sauce and finished with a pop of cilantro. At the mention of a member of our party’s birthday, tres leches cake

emerged from the kitchen, along with a giant sombrero and an animated squad of singers.

El Patron is not a titan of culinary creativity, but rather a proud keeper of convention. Ingredients are fresh. Dishes are customary. Service is delightful.

The banquet chairs wobbled and the menus were coated in plastic, but all of that was eclipsed by the sweet and genuine spirit of the restaurant. El Patron’s gracious owner stopped by our table to thank us for our patronage and we praised her in turn for an extraordinary meal. A friend remarked, “This is the sort of place where I want to spend my money.”

The bill for our party of 11 came to a grand total of $256.10. We ate and drank our fill, in addition to bringing home plenty of leftovers.

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On Dec. 8, 1984, the band Hanoi Rocks was in Los Angeles for two sold-out shows.

Drummer Nicholas “Razzle” Dingley and other members of the band spent the day with Neil.

He and Dingley later went to a liquor store when Neil, who was drunk, lost control of his car and hit an oncoming vehicle. The crash killed Dingley and seriously injured the two people in the other car. Neil spent 15 days of a 30-day sentence in jail.

Several years later, on Aug. 15, 1995, Neil’s 4-year-old daughter, Skylar, died of cancer.

He has suffered a host of legal issues, including a lawsuit he filed against Motley Crue after the band let him go in 1992. He would rejoin the group before the turn of the decade.

Neil has also been involved in a number of business ventures, some more successful than others.

“I do my best to put a lot of that behind me and be a better person for it,” Neil said.

“Everybody’s got their demons. I try to keep on keeping on.”

He admitted he is at his best when his hands and mind are not idle.

“I’m definitely better off being busy, yeah,” he said with a laugh.

Neil definitely has kept busy. The fund he established in his daughter’s memory, The Skylar Neil Memorial Foundation, has raised more than $2 million to combat childhood cancer.”

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He recently taped an appearance on “The New Celebrity Apprentice,” now hosted by Arnold Schwarzenegger. It is slated to air this fall.

“I can’t talk too much about it,” Neil said of the show, “but I’m thrilled to be on the show.

Asked if he had any thoughts on the former host of “The Celebrity Apprentice,” Donald Trump, Neil gave an answer to make politicians proud: “No comment,” he said.

He said he appreciates the support fans have shown him over the years. Neil also acknowledged his resilience; where others rockers have fallen, he has stuck around.

“I’m kind of the last guy standing,” he said.

Showing both a sense of humor and pride in still performing, Neil was quick to respond when asked if he is ever surprised to look in the mirror and realize he is still standing after all these years.

“I’m just happy if I get up and see myself in the mirror,” he said with a laugh. “In the end, I’m proud to be the guy to be carrying that torch, and hopefully I’ll keep carrying it.”

Vince Neil performs at Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road, Webster, Sunday, Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. Find tickets at etix.com.

Walter Bird Jr. is editor of Worcester Magazine. He can be reached at 508-7493166, ext. 322, or by email at wbird@ worcestermag.com. You can follow him on Facebook at facebook.com/walterbirdjr and Twitter @walterbirdjr.

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“Indignation” is set in 1951, and with a few judicious edits probably could have been made then. Based on the Philip Roth novel, the story unfolds at a time when Jewish college students experience the jabs of antiSemitism and any sex initiated by a girl is as unsettling as it is thrilling. There is little nostalgia for those repressed and bigoted days, but there is familiarity.

“Indignation” involves a student named Marcus Messner (Logan Lerman) who is feeling stifled inside the comfortable confines of his Jewish neighborhood in Newark, and smothered by his parents.

Marcus sets out for the wilds of central Ohio to attend a small traditional college that is for the most part tolerable given the alternative: one of his hometown pals was shipped off to the Korean War and recently returned in a pine box. School at least gives him an escape from that hell.

Immediately upon his arrival on campus, Marcus’ world fills up with archetypes from old-timey college movies: The suspiciously flamboyant roommate (this is 1951 remember), the mysterious blonde coed with a big secret and an officious dean with a slavish devotion to arcane codes of conduct — even the Jewish students are required to attend chapel — and a nasty streak that veers from anti-Semitic in general and anti-Marcus in particular (his Palinesque denunciation of Marcus as a member of the “elite intelligentsia” sounds especially odd coming from an educator).

Marcus can manage the roommate and the dean (sort of), but the blonde is a storm at sea. Olivia (Sarah Gadon), the luminous doctor’s daughter, agrees to go on a date with Marcus, and in the front seat of his car she performs an act that makes him eager for a second date. Their relationship evolves into a series of deep conversations, misunderstandings, near-breakups and confessions that reveal in Olivia a troubled soul pulsing beneath her seemingly endless supply of prim sweaters.

“Indignation’s” literary pedigree tends to work against it. James Schamus, who directed and adapted the novel for the screen, puts words in people’s mouths that to the ear sound too clever by half, yet likely sing on the page (I have not read the book, it is Philip Roth after all). He also devotes a

significant swatch of the film to Marcus’ confrontation with Dean Caudwell (Tracy Letts), a scene that also must have worked better in print, where Caudwell’s badgering circular arguments and Marcus’ angry defense of his positions begin to feel less like an interpersonal exchange and more like a debate on the floor of Congress. While there

is sharp wordplay and a clash of philosophies at play here, when compromise is clearly impossible, Schamus should have yelled “cut” rather than allow the sequence to drag on.

The scene stealer in “Indignation” is Linda Emond as Marcus’ weary-eyed mother, Esther. When Marcus is admitted to the hospital for an emergency appendectomy, Esther arrives, meets Olivia, and later delivers a heart-rending assessment of her son’s girlfriend. Her performance reminds me of Viola Davis’ as the anguished mother in “Doubt” — short on screen time, off-thecharts on impact.

This is not a great movie, though it did keep me engaged. I regard it as a palate cleanser after a summer of superheroes and superspies being stuffed down my gullet.

The themes are almost quaint — like the notion that a woman’s sexual assertiveness somehow acts as a barometer of mental illness. Yet, even when it flirts with cliché, “Indignation” makes a good-faith effort to be true to its time and place, and to the talents of Philip Roth.

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Dezi Garcia Performs at Loft, Friday at 8. 8-11:59 p.m. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177.

End of Summer Bash w/ Uzi & Fusha. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900.

Kevin Shields. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Tavern on Central, 3 Central St., Ashburnham. 978-827-1272.

Scott Babineau. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Happy Jack’s, 785 North Main St., >Thursday 18 Leominster. 978-466-3433.

What! 21+ with proper ID Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629.

Sean Fullerton. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, Flashback Band Marlboro Trio (FBM3). 5:30-8:30 p.m.

9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580.

Williker’s Tex Mex and BBQ, 896 Hartford Turnpike, Shrewsbury.

Vinny Sirigliano. 8-11 p.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., 508-842-3030. >Friday 19 West Boylston. 774-261-8585.

2016 Music Series Presents Jennifer Antkowiak. Visit Airspray: Queer Dance Party! 21+ with proper ID Electric Zack Slik. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, CERES to hear extraordinary vocalist, Jennifer Antkowiak, as you Leominster. 978-534-5900. enjoy cocktails and our world-class fare with friends. 6-9 p.m. CERES Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629.

Jim Porcella Quartet. GD Lounge your Jazz destination at Union Flashback Band Marlboro. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Williker’s Tex Bistro at Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St. 508-754-2000 or Station, Worcester, MA every Friday world class dinning and jazz.

Mex and BBQ, 896 Hartford Turnpike, Shrewsbury. 508-842-3030. beechwoodhotel.com Indoor Connected Garage Parking in rear of the building. Exquisite Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Dana Lewis Live! Come on out! Free! 6-9 p.m. Cafe’ Sorrento, setting. A Mauro DePasquale Production No Cover. GD Lounge Union Gardner. 978-669-0122.

143 Central St., Milford. 508-478-7818 or find them on Facebook.

Good Question. Michael Caprioli - guitar/vocals - William Crooks Free Summer Concert Series - Michelle Canning Band. Station, Worcester, MA, 2 Washington Square, Worcester MA. - drums Robert Hewlett - bass/vocals...Genre: good question...This Join us Thursday Evenings, July 6-September 1, from 6:00-8:00 PM Dana Lewis Live and Well. Free! 5:30-7:30 p.m. Grill on the Hill, 1929 Skyline Drive. 508-854-1704 or find them on Facebook. band rocks, come check it out and decide what Genre you think it for our free Summer Concert Series! Don’t forget your lawn chairs!

Thank Friday it’s Nat 5:30 to 7:30pm, then Jen fits into. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877 or Refreshments are available through Uxbridge First Holiday Night!

Antkowiak Open Mic Cabaret 9pm. No Cover. 5:30 p.m.-2 find them on Facebook.

Concerts move indoors in the event of rain. 6-8 p.m. Alternatives Karaoke. Karaoke by DJ Nancy of Star Sound Entertainment 9 Unlimited, Inc. & Whitin Mill Complex, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville. a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Bill McCarthy Every Friday at Barbers Crossing North. p.m.-1:30 a.m. Danger Zone Saloon, 948 Main St., Warren. 413508-234-6232 or alternativesnet.org Now catch Bill McCarthy playing his heart out every Friday at Barbers 436-7115.

Open Mic Night/Local Musicians Showcase at KBC Brewery Every 3rd Thursday! Open mic every third Thursday! North (Sterling, MA) @6:30pm Visit: BillMcCarthyMusic.com for info. Twisted Dog. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350.

To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic Lavender Restaurant Karaoke. Join Magic Mike World on Facebook Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”)

LADY AND THE CHAMP? Entertainment DJ’s for Karaoke Night every Friday & Saturday Night! is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to Check out “Bonnie and Clyde” at First Congregational Free. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Lavender Restaurant, 519 Boston Post Road, reserve it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” Church of Oxford, 355 Main St., Oxford, Friday-Sunday, Aug. Sudbury. magicmikeentertainment.com in the email’s “subject box”) Free. 6-9 p.m. Kretschmann Brewing Co 19-21. See a stage production about the legendary Bonnie Elizabeth A Ton of Blues - Blues Band! 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Padavano’s (KBC Brewing) - Brewery and Beer Garden, 9 Frederick St., Webster.

Parker and Clyde Chestnut Barrow (a.k.a. Clyde Champion Barrow).

Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022.

P.E. James at the Grill on the Hill! 6-8:30 p.m. Grill on the The Friday and Saturday shows start at 7 p.m. Sunday show starts Andy Cummings & Swingabilly Lounge. 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

Hill at Green Hill Golf Course, Skyline Drive. at 1 p.m. Tickets are sold at the door, and cost $8 for adults (13Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035.

Johnny Dollar Jazz Quartet. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Basil n Spice, plus), $5 for kids and senior citizens. For more information, email DJs. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304299 Shrewsbury St, Worcester, MA. 774-317-9986. abennett82689@charter.net.

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Joe Macey. 7-10 p.m. Olde Post Office Pub, 1 Ray St., North DJ 21+Canal. N/A. 10:30 p.m.-1:40 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, Grafton. 508-839-6106 or joemacey.com 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

Open Mic. Attention Performers- Amateurs and Experts! Do you sing or play an instrument? Are you looking for a crowd that >Saturday 20 will appreciate your incredible sense of humor? Maybe you have Lespecial + Eggy. 21+ with proper ID Electric Haze, 26 Millbury some secret talent that you’re ready to share with the world (or at St. 508-799-0629. least your local coffee house). Drop in for Open Mic! Full Sandwich Open Mic. Open to musicians, poets, comedians or anyone with a Menu Desserts Coffee & Espresso BYOB beer & wine only $0. 7-10 talent! Hosted by Stephen Wright. 6-9 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. p.m. Cake Shop Cafe, 22A West St., Millbury. 508-865-9866 or 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com cakeshopcafe.com P.E. James at the Grill on the Hill! Free! 6-8:30 p.m. Grill on Tab Benoit. Guitarist, singer and songwriter Tab Benoit, who makes the Hill at Green Hill Golf Course, Skyline Drive. his home near New Orleans in Houma, Louisiana, is definitely a man Dana Lewis Live! Free! 7-10 p.m. Nancy’s Quaker Tavern, 466 with the blues. He’s one of a handful of bright rising stars on the Quaker Hgwy (Route146a), Uxbridge. 508-779-0901. modern blues scene who paid his dues as a road troubadour playing Outrageous Greg’s Crazy Karaoke. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Martys pub.

250 nights a year. $35 advance; $40 day of show. 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Free! 6:30-9:30 p.m. Barbers Crossing (North), 175 Leominster Road, David Crossman. A true troubadour! Great songs and stories! $5 Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. !Cafe con Dios!, Main room, 22 Faith Ave., Sterling. 978-422-8438.

425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com Auburn. 508-579-6722.

GD Lounge Friday Jazz Series. Jim Porcella Quartet. No Amanda Cote. 8-11 p.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from hell. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. South Cover. 6:30-9:30 p.m. GD Lounge Union Station, Worcester.

West Boylston. 774-261-8585.

Side Grille & Margarita Factory, 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978Dan Cormier. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Carlos Odria - Jazz and World Music Guitar. Solo guitar 632-1057.

- instrumental music. Original compositions and jazz standards Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. arranged by Peruvian-born guitarist Carlos Odria (Ph.D. Musicology). Dave Ashman Performs at Loft, Saturday at 8. 8-11:59 Grade “A” Fancy. No Cover. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and carlosodria.com Free. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water p.m. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177.

Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

St. 508-926-8353.

FooTopia- A tribute to the Foo Fighters w/ Space Out. Jay Graham. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, The Sage Project. 7-10 p.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. Foo Topia-A Tribute to the Foo Fighters Space Out https://twitter.

Leominster. 978-534-5900. com/SpaceoutBand $7 at the Door 21+ Doors at 8pm $7 at the door Sam James Performs at Loft, Thurs at 8. 8-11:59 p.m. Loft 508-304-6044.

Alan Goodrich. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. South Side Grille & Margarita . 8-11:59 p.m. The Cove Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177. find them on Facebook.

Audio Wasabi. 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker Factory, 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978-632-1057.

Bottlefight, Hemi-Devils, and Musclecah at the Cove!

Fred Ellsworth with Haywire. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Tavern on Central, St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

Bottlefight bottlefight.com/ Hemi-Devils Musclecah myspace.com/ 3 Central St., Ashburnham. 978-827-1272.

Thursdaze - Open Mic. 18+ with proper ID Hosted by local musclecah/music/songs $7 at the door 21+ Doors at 8pm Show at Kevin Shields. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Happy Jack’s, 785 North Main St., artist Rife Styles BYOB for guests over 21! (hard alcohol prohibited) 9pm $7 at the door. 8-11:59 p.m. The Cove Music Hall, 89 Green St. Leominster. 978-466-3433.

8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Spiritual Haze, 589 Park Ave. 508-799-0629.

508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook.

Mike Melendez. 8-11 p.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., Funklopian Tubes. Funk, Fusion, Instrumental...Band Members

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Jeff Mac, Chris Palace, Brant Stout 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877 or find them on Facebook.

Karaoke. 9:00 PM and ends at 1:00 AM. Karaoke by DJ Nancy C. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385.

Nytro: Industrial, Goth, Dark Techno FEAT Joey Electric of Morlock Musik. 21+ $5 or free with College ID Doors at 9pm $5 at the door- Free w/ College ID. 9-11:59 p.m. The Cove Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook.

Allston Police. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035.

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Neon Alley. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580.

Rogue Loons. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900.

Linda Dagnello Jazz Quintet. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

Best - Live Bands. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-439-9314.

Cara Brindisi, James Keyes, Zack Slik. Three performances, one stage, one night...Cara Brindisi, James Keyes, Zack Slik... $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877 or carabrindisimusic.com JB. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978537-7750.

Lavender Restaurant Karaoke. Join Magic Mike Entertainment DJ’s for Karaoke Night every Friday & Saturday Night! Free. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Lavender Restaurant, 519 Boston Post Road, Sudbury. magicmikeentertainment.com DJs. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044.

Far From Eden - Classic Rock Cover Band. 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022.

Playback. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place.

508-459-9035.

DJ 21+Canal. N/A. 10:30 p.m.-1:40 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

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Jazz Brunch. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

White Eagles blues jam. Blues jam hosted by George Dellomo, Dwight Perry and Dave Kenderian each and every Sunday afternoon.

Featuring many of the areas finest musicians and their blues and jazz chops. No cover. 3-6 p.m. White Eagle, 4 Harrison St. 508-753-9612.

Big Jon Short. 5-8 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-7529439.

Matt Robert - Acoustic Rock. 5-8 p.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022.

Clamdigger. 6-10 p.m. Frank’s, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-4202253.

Dana Lewis Live! Dana Lewis Live! Playing the Greatest Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s out on the patio. “The sound track of your Youth” Best Wood fired Pizza’s, Italian Food, Full Bar, Lottery & me! No Cover. Come on out! Free! 6-9 p.m. Cafe’ Sorrento, 143 Central St., Milford. 508-478-7818 or find them on Facebook.

Open Mic Sundays @ Plaza Azteca! To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) Free! 6-9 p.m. Plaza Azteca, 539 Lincoln St. Litte Red & The Riders at Dance2Swing Sunday night dance! Little Red & The Riders are back for the Sunday night swing dance at the weekly gathering in Leominster, hosted by Dance2Swing with Allen Cormier for dance lessons at 6:30pm and the band starts swingin’ and jumpin’ at 7:30. With the super horns of Ririka Masuda on sax and Hiro Togushike on trumpet. This room is beautiful for dancing and well air conditioned for a summer night of jumpin’ & swingin’-- come join the fun! 6:30-10 p.m. Leominster Elks Lodge 1237, 134 N. Main St., Leominster. 978-840-3375.

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Mikey Lynch hosts the Sunday Jam with feature artist Lisa Marie! Mikey Lynch hosts the Sunday Jam with great special guests every week. 7pm start. No cover. 7-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350.

Karaoke. Karaoke on Sunday starts at 8:00 PM and ends at 12:00 AM. On Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, karaoke starts at 9:00 PM

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Royal Furs. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035.

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Worcester Children’s Chorus 2016/17 Season Auditions. The Worcester Children’s Chorus seeks singers ages 8 - 18 for placement in one of its four choirs. Learn to sing. Make new friends. Travel with the WCC! Auditions are by appointment only. $5 Audition Fee. 4-6 p.m. Assumption College, Kennedy Hall, Room #105, 500 Salisbury St. worcesterchildrenschorus.org Blue Mondays - Live Blues. 7-10 p.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

Karaoke. 9:00 PM -1:00 AM. Karaoke by DJ Nancy C. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385.

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Block Mccloud. 21+ with proper ID Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629.

Chillin Tuesday & Wild Wednesday. At Beatniks it’s all about you! Tuesdays tend to be more chill, Wednesday’s more wild, but you never know what will be going on. Indoor Cornhole boards, Darts, Board games, Cards, Jukebox wars and more. Thursdays thru Sundays are about music of all kinds, but no matter what we have going on its always a great vibe! Come on down anytime and make our place your place. 7-11 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-9268877.

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.

Boogie Chillin’. Bluesy, bluegrassy, acoustic band with a twist.

Jon Bonner - Guitar & Vocals Fernando Perez - Percussion Zack Slik - Mandolin & Vocals Dan Villani - Violin/fiddle Rose Villani - Bass Free! 9 p.m.-midnight Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439 or find them on Facebook.

Karaoke. 9:00 PM-1:00 AM. Karaoke by DJ Nancy C. 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385.

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The Lovelights + Blackstone Cuil. 21+ with proper ID Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629.

Summer Twilight at Twigs - Live Music. Bassist Steve Skop is a native of Troy, NY, but has made his home in the Boston Area since 1988. He earned a B.M. in Music Education from The Crane School Of Music, SUNY Potsdam and a M.M. in Music Performance from The University of Massachusetts, Lowell. His professional career is comprised of performing in jazz, classical, theater, world music and contemporary music settings; teaching private lessons, ensembles and jazz clinics. Steve has had the pleasure of performing with notable local and international artists, including: Al Martino, Steven Tyler, Danny Kalb, John C. Reilly, Ernestine Jackson, Montego Glover, Dick Johnson, Krisanthi Pappas, Michael Musillami, James Dower, Joe Parillo, Brendan Byrnes, Kevin Grudecki, Shaun England, Elena Suchánková, Walter Flores, Johnny Souza, Steve Hunt, Gray Sargent, Ptah Brown, Shirley Lewis, Umi Garrett, Maria Tecce, Derek Moloney, Deirdre Shannon and Cora Smyth. He has opened for international jazz artists Gary Burton, The Yellowjackets

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It’s four days of fun for the entire family at the 2016 Worcester Italian Festival, Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 18-21, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 28 Mulberry St., Worcester. If you can think of it, you’ll find it here, from food and music to kids games and more. Best of all, you’ll find your friends. The Festival starts Thursday, Aug. 18, 4-10 p.m., and runs Friday, Aug. 19, 4 to midnight; Saturday, Aug. 20, 11 a.m. to midnight; and Sunday, Aug. 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Don’t miss Mass under the tent at 10 a.m. Sunday.

and Branford Marsalis. Steve has appeared in live television and radio performances, and on multiple cd’s as a sideman. Through his recordings with singer/songwriter Krisanthi Pappas, Steve’s bass playing has been heard on NBC’s “Parenthood” and “Passions”, ABC’s “One Life To Live”, Here TV’s “The Lair” and in the film “Green River”. He studied jazz improvisation with Charlie Banacos; jazz and classical bass with Mark Henry; jazz studies and electric bass with Bruce Gertz; and classical bass with Paul Erhard and Richard Stephan. Steve teaches privately out of his home studio in Millis, MA, and is on staff at Anna Maria College, Assumption College, Worcester State University, Thayer Academy, and Foxborough High School. Included with admission. Free for members. 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Twig’s Cafe, 11 French Drive, Boylston.

508-869-6111.

We & Mrs Jones with the Russo Brothers at the Canal District Alliance Wed night concert at Kelley Sq. come

on out for the Canal District’s Summer Concert Series closing show at 6:30pm, rain or shine, we move incase the Crompton Building in case of bad weather. We & Mrs Jones has been wowing crowds with the incredible vocals of Mrs Maddy Jones, and joined with the Russo Brothers on sax & trumpet, will make this show even more fun! Bring a lawn chair, and enjoy food from many food trucks for a great night right on Kelley Square! 6:30-8:30 p.m. Blackstone Canal District, Kelley Square.

Wednesday Night Open Mic/Local Musicians’ Showcase w/ Bill McCarthy @ Guiseppe’s. To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free! 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508393-4405 or find them on Facebook.

Open Mic - hosted by Amanda Cote. All genres and acoustic instruments welcome. 21+ or with guardian. Sign-up begins at 7:30 Free. 8-11 p.m. Legends, Airport Road - Fitchburg Ma, Fitchburg.

978-895-5883.

Team Trivia w/Jimmy HD. 8-11 p.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580.

Ashley Jordan Performs at Loft, Weds at 9. 9-11:59 p.m.

Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177.

Karaoke Under The Stars with DJ Matt R. Come join us outside, weather permitting, for a night of singing and raucousness under the stars! If it rains, don’t worry! We just have it inside! Free!

9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

Ricky Duran. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place.

508-459-9035.

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Reconciliation Leadership for Work, Families, Communities. Reconciliation Leadership Certificate Program--For Work, Families, Communities Presentations Begin Thursday, August 18, 2016 Virginia Swain, MA, Presenter and Facilitator, Founder and Director, Institute for Global Leadership In the aftermath of 9/11, 15 years ago, when Virginia was in New York during the World Trade Center attack, she created a leadership program for people interested in reconciling the conflicts that beset us, at work, in families, in community, organizations and global settings.

Participants will learn about the perspectives, tools and techniques of this program. Virginia Swain has 25 years in the United Nations community developing and training Reconciliation Leaders. She has work experience on five continents. Virginia practices in Worcester, MA and on the internet. The Institute for Global Leadership (globalleader.org) and co-founder of the Center for Global Community and World Law (centerglobalcommunitylaw.org). She is the hostess of Imagine Worcester and The World at Channel 13 found on the web at wccatv.com/imagine. The application process consists of interview, application, and discussion with Virginia Swain, Director.

Call 508-753-4172 or 508-245-6843 (mobile), or email vswain@ global-leader.org for more information. $25 for each session. 5-6:30 p.m. Institute for Global Leadership, 32 Hill Top Circle. 508-245-6843 or global-leader.org

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FEATURING: Specialty Foods • Farm to Table Items Farmers’ Market • Fresh Produce Food Sampling • Agricultural Displays Live Animals • Cooking Demos Celebrate Locally Grown and Produced Foods Educational Demos • Craft Beers • & More!

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Road. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org Museum of Russian Icons, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 11-3 a.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 11-3 a.m. Friday, 9-3 a.m. Saturday. Admission: Adults $10; Seniors >Wednesday 24 (59 +), $7; Students, $5; Children 3-17, $5; Children <3, Free.

History Bites: Smile! The Worcester Original. The last in a 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000 or 978-598-5000x17 or summer series of “History Bites” as museum staff every Wednesday museumofrussianicons.org discuss a fascinating objects from the Museum’s collection. August 24: Smile! The Worcester Original...with Lynn Soucy, Assistant to the IF THIS DOCK IS ROCKIN’ Director. Bring your lunch and chat with staff in this opportunity to Come out and Rock the Dock at Guertin Graphics, 136 informal discussion. The half-hour program will be promptly at 12:15 Southbridge St., Worcester, Saturday, Aug. 20, 3-7 p.m. Hit the and conclude by 12:45. Free with admission. Noon-1 p.m. Frances Italian Festival first, or save it for the nighttime, but whatever you do, Perkins Branch Library, 470 West Boylston St. 508-799-1687. don’t miss this fundraiser for Girl’s Inc. and Pay It Forward. For more information, email guertin7@charter.net.

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ArtsWorcester, “The Pace of Nature” by Allison Coelho Picone, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jan. 25. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free. 660 Main St. 508-7555142 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, Bubbles!, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Oct. 2; KLUTZ® Amazingly Immature, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sept. 11; Nature Explore: LIVE!, Thursdays, through Aug. 18; Play on the Plaza, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Oct. 2; Social Science Series, Thursday; Wacky Wednesdays, Wednesdays, through Aug. 31. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday.

Admission: $15.00 adults; $10 for children ages 2-18, college students with ID & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special event.

222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org Fisher Museum Harvard Forest, 324 N. Main St., Petersham.

978-724-3302 or harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-midnight Wednesday, closed Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove St., Fitchburg. 978-345-1157 or fitchburghistory.fsc.edu Gallery of African Art, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Donations accepted. 62 High St., Clinton. 978-265-4345 or 978-598-5000x12 or galleryofafricanart.org Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 414 Massasoit

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Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Children under 3 free. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-3473362 or osv.org Post Road Art Center, Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. 508485-2580 or postroadartcenter.com Preservation Worcester, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 10 Cedar St. 508-754-8760 or preservationworcester.org Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & Humanities, the Arts Center, Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday Friday, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-346-3341 or qvcah.org Rollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: free.

633 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or rollstoneartists.com Salisbury Mansion, Hours: closed Sunday - Wednesday, 1-8:30 p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 40 Highland St. 508-7538278 or worcesterhistory.org SAORI Worcester Freestyle Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow St. 508757-4646 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 Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum, Hours: 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday.

21 Prichard St., Fitchburg. 978-342-2809 or 978-297-4337 or topfunaviation.com Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Tiffanie Turner, Through Sept.

18; Art Exhibit: Tiffanie Turner, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Aug. 23 - Sept. 18. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 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, Blood and Honey, Through Nov. 6; Jeppson Idea Lab: The Art of Combat, Through Sept. 4; Meow: A Cat-Inspired Exhibition, Through Sept. 4; Nude Drawing in the Galleries, Thursdays, through Aug. 25; The Last Judgment Tapestry, Through Sept. 18; Arms and Armor: Arming a Knight, Saturday; Community Day: MEOW, Saturday; Tour of the Month: The Last Judgment Tapestry and other Museum treasures, Saturday; Zip Tour: Leyster: A Game of Tric-Trac, Saturday; Arms and Armor: Knight’s Tale, Sunday; Stroller Tours, Wednesdays, through Aug. 31. 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

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worcesterart.org Worcester Center for Crafts, Exhibition: A Mother Daughter Journey, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sept. 10. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday.

25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org Worcester Historical Museum, Hours: closed Sunday Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 30 Elm St. 508-7538278 or worcesterhistory.org Worcester Public Library, Hours: 1:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 3 Salem Square. 508-7991655 or worcpublib.org

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Dick’s Beantown Comedy Escape at Park Grill & Spirits - Fridays, Saturdays, Saturday, September 18 - Monday, December 31. Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Escape at Park Grill & Spirits 257 Park Ave Worcester MA Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Clubs Showtimes: Friday 9pm-Saturdays 8pm -$20pp Reservations Recommended at 800-401-2221 Prices: $20 Fri/Sat pp except Special Events Drinks and Appetizers available in the show room Full Dinner Available before Show in Restaurant $5off with College ID and Reservations 2 for 1 Active Military or Veterans and Reservations $4 off with Dinner Receipt and Reservations. Fri & Sat Aug 19th & 20th Dan Crohn Dave Lamb and Friends. Make Reservations Early at 800-4012221 or online at beantowncomedy.com The Hanover Theatre’s Youth Summer Program presents Shrek The Musical - Friday, July 29 - Saturday, August 20. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairytale adventure featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Caroline or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David LindsayAbaire. Shreck brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears. “Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairytale misfits and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand...and his name is Shrek. $15. 1-3 p.m., 1 p.m.-3 p.m., 7 p.m.-9 p.m., 7 p.m.-9 p.m., 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. Call 508-471-1791 or visit thehanovertheatre.org Legally Blonde the Musical - Fridays, Saturdays, Friday, August 12 - Saturday, August 20. Harvard’s beloved blonde takes the Barre stage by pink storm in this fun, up beat story of self-discovery.

Barre Players Young Adult Theater is exploding with talented young adults from 15 different towns throughout Worcester County. Come and enjoy the show! $16 General Admission, $13 Senior/Student.

7-10 p.m. Barre Players Theater, 64 Common St., Barre. Call 978355-2096 or visit barreplayerstheater.com Hairspray - Friday, August 19 - Saturday, August 20. You can’t stop the beat! Baltimore’s Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, has only one passion - to dance. She wins a spot on the local TV dance program, The Corny Collins Show and, overnight, is transformed from outsider to irrepressible teen celebrity.

But can a plus-size trendsetter in dance and fashion vanquish the program’s reigning princess, win the heart of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a television show without denting her ‘do? Only in Hairspray! Show dates: August 12, 13, 19, 20 at 8:00PM; August 21 at 2:00pm Due to ongoing construction at Theatre at the Mount, all performances of Hairspray will be held at Oakmont Regional High School. $22. 8-10:30 p.m. Oakmont Regional High School, Ashburnham. Call 978-630-9388 or visit mwcc.edu Bonnie and Clyde - Sundays, Fridays, Saturdays, Friday, August 19 - Sunday, August 21. The Theater group of the First Congregational Church of Oxford will be performing Bonnie and

Clyde on August 19th-21st. Friday and Saturday shows will start at 7pm while the Sunday show will begin at 1pm. Tickets will be sold at the door. All proceeds go to the First Congregational Church and the Humane Society. $8 adults (13+) $5 kids and senior citizens.

7-9:30 p.m. First Congregational Church (UCC) of Oxford, 355 Main St., Oxford. Call 508-987-2211.

Hairspray - Sunday, August 21. You can’t stop the beat! Baltimore’s Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, has only one passion - to dance. She wins a spot on the local TV dance program, The Corny Collins Show and, overnight, is transformed from outsider to irrepressible teen celebrity. But can a plus-size trendsetter in dance and fashion vanquish the program’s reigning princess, win the heart of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a television show without denting her ‘do? Only in Hairspray! Show dates: August 12, 13, 19, 20 at 8:00PM; August 21 at 2:00pm Due to ongoing construction at Theatre at the Mount, all performances of Hairspray will be held at Oakmont Regional High School. $17.

Oakmont Regional High School, , Ashburnham. Call 978-630-9388 or visit mwcc.edu

fairs/ festivals >Saturday 20 – January 1

Hudson Balloon Festival. Hudson Balloon & Blues Festival. 14 hot air balloons lifting off from the Hudson elks lodge 6am & 6pm 8/20 and 6am 8/21. Food trucks and craft vendors, tethered balloon rides, kiddie train rides. Rain or Shine. Free Parking at the elks: 99 Park Street Hudson MA. 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Hudson Elks Lodge 959, 99 Park St., Hudson. 978-568-8129 or elks.org

>Saturday 20

Against the Tide Swim, Kayak, Walk, Run, and/or Aquathon. The Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) will hold its annual, statewide Against the Tide Swim, Kayak, Walk, Run and/or Aquathon fundraising event again in 2016. The morning event consists of several components: competitive and recreational swims, recreational kayak, a fitness walk, and USA Track & Field certified 5K/10K runs. Participants of all ages and abilities can choose 1, 2, or 3 of these exciting activities. The event also offers an Aquathon “Splash and Dash” component, where participants “splash” in the competitive 1-mile swim and immediately “dash” in the competitive 5K or 10K run (chosen by the participant). Participants may register as an individual or as part of a team. Registration is $40 per adult per event activity and $25 per student per event activity. Participants are encouraged to fundraise beyond these suggested minimums, as all proceeds support Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition’s unique goal towards breast cancer prevention. Prizes will be awarded to the fastest athletes and top fundraisers. $40 per adult per event; $25 per student per event; Kids free. 7 a.m.-noon DCR’s Nickerson State Park, 3488 Main St., Brewster. mbcc.org Latin American Festival. The Latin American Festival has something for everyone, organized by CENTRO the festival creates a great opportunity to market your corporation or local business throughout the City of Worcester. The festival is a magnificent celebration of diversity and CENTRO invites you and your family to enjoy of fun filled day of, music, entertainment, children’s activities, food, and more. Noon-9 p.m. Worcester Common Behind City Hall, 455 Main St. 508-798-1900 or find them on Facebook.

Complementary & Holistic Therapies Expo. Connect with local practitioners in the fields of: Acupuncture, Oncology Massage, Nutrition, Yoga, Reflexology, Lymphedema, Skincare, Meditation, Art & Music Therapy, and more! A select number of vendors featuring natural body care, healthy foods and inspirational gifts will also be participating. 1-4 p.m. American Legion: Webster-Dudley Post 184, Houghton St., Webster. 608-943-9039.

>Tuesday 23

HMEA Job Fair. HMEA will be holding a Job Fair for all our current job opportunities in the Worcester County including Direct Care Support

2016 Worcester Italian Festival Event Schedule

August 18, 19, 20, 21 • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Campus, Worcester THURSDAY 4:00pm-11:00pm

FRIDAY 4:00pm-12:00am

SATURDAY 11:00am-12:00am

4-5:30 Opening Ceremonies - 4-5:30 Food Vendors, Opening Prayer Marketplace Opens. and Blessing.

Jean Mancini Gough Food Vendors, Main Stage Marketplace Opens.

Joe Cariglia Main Stage

11am- Food Vendors, 12pm Marketplace, Kids Zone opens.

Bocce Tournament

6-10:00 Ambrosiani Italian Band - Main Stage

12:30- Ricky Duran 2:30 Main Stage 6-7:30 Marc Turo Main Stage

8-9:00 Chad Clements Main Stage 9-9:30 FIREWORKS BALLFIELD

3-5:00 Marc Turo Main Stage 5:307:30

Jazzed Up Trio Main Stage

SUNDAY 12:00PM-5:00PM 10am- Mass - Main Tent 11am 11am- Closing Procession 12pm Mulberry Street to Shrewsbury Street 12-2:00 Food Vendors, Marketplace, Kids Zone opens.

Cara Brindisi Main Stage 2:30-5 Dale LePage Main Stage

8-9:00 Dezi Garcia Main Stage 9-11:00 The Issues Main Stage

9:30-12 Probable Cause Main Stage

11pm- Dezi Garcia 12am Main Stage

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Staff, Assistant Managers in our Residential group homes, Support Make an appointment to give blood on August, 19th 2016 from 10am Specialists in our Day and Employment centers. Come, Resume in Hand, to 4pm at the DCU Center by downloading the Blood Donor App, visiting Ready to Interview on the Spot! Free. 4-7 p.m. Sterling Day Habilitation redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS Use Rapid Pass to Center, 3 Bartlets Pond way, Sterling. Hmea.org begin the blood donation process before you arrive! All presenting donors will receive one voucher to Monster Jam playing the DCU Center on January 13-15, a $5 Amazon gift code from the Red Cross, and a choice of a Six Flags or Big E ticket. The Worcester Railers HC Mascot >Thursday 18 will make an appearance from 2-4PM. Prizes are non-transferrable and Art Carts: Family Fun - Coat of Arms. During the Middle not redeemable for cash. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. DCU Center- Arena and Ages a coat of arms was used for identification. Back then, many Convention Center, 50 Foster St. 508-755-6800. people could not read and heraldry became a method of identification Free Fun Friday. Join the fun at the EcoTarium for free on of individuals, institutions and states. We associate heraldry with Friday, August 19! We are proud to partner with Highland Street Knights, for whom the tradition was started, but it a system that Foundation for the 8th annual Free Fun Fridays. Explore our exhibits, became more broadly used. Come learn basic heraldry and design stroll our nature trails, and enjoy Science Discovery programs for your own arms! (programming subject to change) Free with Museum free throughout the day! Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. EcoTarium, 222 admission. 11 a.m.-noon Worcester Art Museum, Knights! Exhibition, Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406.

Art Carts: Family Fun - Arms and Armor. Knightly armor Art Carts: Family Fun - Antioch, the Hunt Mosaic & is nice and shiny, but how does it feel? How heavy is the armor?

WAM. Ever wonder how our wonderful collection of mosaics got Is it comfortable? How and why did they decorate it? Discover the here? How they were made? Where they came from? Where is answers to these questions and more with our hands-on armor Antioch? Learn about all this and try your hand at making a mosaic! activity! (Programming subject to change) Free with Museum (Programming subject to change) Free with Museum admission. admission. 11 a.m.-noon Worcester Art Museum, Knights! Exhibition, 1-2 p.m., 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, Renaissance 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406.

Court, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406.

Art Carts: Family Fun - The Roman Empire. Did you know that our Roman collection includes art from five different countries, >Friday 19 spread across ten centuries? Why are there so many heads without American Red Cross Blood Drive. The DCU Center will once bodies? And how can you recognize an emperor or god from just his again be hosting a community blood drive with the American Red Cross face (or feet)? Learn about Europe’s first great empire, and use one on Friday, August 19 10:00AM - 4:00PM The American Red Cross has of our maps to discover where our objects came from. (programming a significant blood shortage and is issuing an emergency request for subject to change) Free with Museum admission. 1-2 p.m. Worcester eligible blood and platelet donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve

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Art Museum, Renaissance Court by Roman Gallery, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406.

Art Carts: Family Fun - Coat of Arms. During the Middle Ages a coat of arms was used for identification. Back then, many people could not read and heraldry became a method of identification of individuals, institutions and states. We associate heraldry with Knights, for whom the tradition was started, but it a system that became more broadly used. Come learn basic heraldry and design your own arms! (programming subject to change) Free with Museum admission. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, Knights!

Exhibition, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406.

modern projects! $28 Adults, $26 Seniors (55+), $14 Youths (3-17), Children 2 & Under free. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or osv.org

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Live! Caterpillar Show. Presented by the Caterpillar Lab. A close-up look at the most spectacular live caterpillars. Free with Admission. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111.

Art Carts: Family Fun - Arms and Armor. Knightly armor is nice and shiny, but how does it feel? How heavy is the armor?

Is it comfortable? How and why did they decorate it? Discover the >Saturday 20 answers to these questions and more with our hands-on armor Live! Caterpillar Show. Presented by the Caterpillar Lab. A activity! (Programming subject to change) Free with Museum close-up look at the most spectacular live caterpillars. Free with admission. 2-3 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, Knights! Exhibition, 55 Admission. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Salisbury St. 508-799-4406.

Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111.

>Saturday 20 – Sunday 21

Textile Weekend. Old Sturbridge Village celebrates “Textile Weekend” annually in August, which explores a different aspect of 19th-century textiles each year. This year’s theme is quilts. Visitors will marvel at a variety of handmade artifact and reproduction quilts, and quilted items such as petticoats, hoods, pockets, and bed quilts.

Guests may watch up-close demonstrations of quilting techniques, such as piecing, from early 19th-century New England. Piecing is the process of cutting and sewing small pieces of fabric together to create a decorative pattern. Visitors will learn how to do paper piecing for a hexagonal quilt. Participants may attend gallery talks such as “Practical and Pleasing: Quilting in the 19th Century” and “Piecing it all Together: A Timeline of New England’s Early Quilts.” This weekendlong event is a great opportunity to learn the history of quilts and quilt making, and be inspired with antique quilt designs to incorporate into

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Tower Hill Vegetable Garden Tours. Leader: Dawn Davies, Staff Horticulturist Free with Admission. 5-6 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.thankyou4caring.org

sports Women’s Soccer Holy Cross Aug. 19 vs. Iona Gaels, 7:05 p.m.

Aug. 22 vs. UMass, 4:05 p.m.

Field Hockey

Holy Cross Aug. 21 vs. Vermont (exhibition), 1:05 p.m.

CALLING ALL GHOULS!

ACTORS/PERFORMERS, BARTENDERS, CASHIERS, AND CONCESSIONS STAFF NEEDED FOR OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE! Brian Clowdus Experience seeks actors and Old Sturbridge Village is also seeking bartenders, performers for The Sleepy Hollow Experience at cashiers and concessions staff to support The Sleepy Old Sturbridge Village this October.

Hollow Experience. Interested applicants must be 18 years of age, and able to interact with audience Ability to improv and interact with audience members members in character and costume. Bartending, is a must, and previous work in theatre or haunted concessions and/or restaurant experience and TIPS houses is a plus. Ability to sing and move well along certification preferred. Must be able to work every with any instrumental skills is encouraged, but not Friday, Saturday and Sunday night beginning required. Qualified individuals will be invited to a October 9 through November 5. live audition at Old Sturbridge Village on Monday, September 26. Rehearsals begin Tuesday, October 4 To apply, send resume to aconte@osv.org. and shows run through Saturday, November 5.

To be considered for a ghoul role, send your headshot and resume no later than September 5 to ryan.oliveti@gmail.com. media partner: presents

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Ruchala Chimney Sweeping -Caps -Cleaning -Waterproofing -Chimney Liners Serving the Wachusett Area.

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Al’s Oil Service Best Prices, Full Service Serving Worcester County for 50 Years!

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Ambitious Electrician Established 1989, fully insured.

Master license #A14758.

David Sachs 508-254-6305

BBC EXCAVATING Site work for new homes/additions.

Septic system installation repair.

Driveway maintenance/repair.

Drainage/grading. Sewer/water connections. Stump removal.

15 Years in Business.

NO JOB TOO LARGE OR SMALL. Brian Cheney 978-464-2345

CLEANING SERVICES MUNDIAL CLEANING SERVICES LOOKING FOR HOUSE CLEANING? GOOD REFERENCES, FULLY INSURED, 12 YRS EXPER FREE ESTIMATE CALL LUCIA AT 774-535 2576

OLD MAN OIL Why Pay More?

Serving Wachusett Region.

Scott Landgren 508-886-8998 24 hour service (774-234-0306 service only) Visa, MC, Discover, Cash. www.oldmanoil.com

Kurt Smollin, Electrician All your electrical needs.

Additions, pools, spas, service upgrades.

30 yrs exp. Quality work.

Masters Lic. 20050A Insured.

Call (508)829-5134

BATHTUB REFINISHING

DECORATING Color Consulting & Decorating Interior, exterior paint colors, designing window treatments & furniture layouts.

Melissa Ruttle (978)464-5640 mmrruttle@gmail.com www.colorsconsulting.com

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

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Intro to Partner Dance Class No Dance Experience Required New 5 week program starts Sept 14 - Oct 12 Wednesday nights

24 Hours Everyday

7 PM to 8:15 PM Boylston Town House 599 Main Street Boylston Center, MA Conveniently located on Rte 70 next to the town fire barn

Register www.necountrydancers.com Or call 508-944-8031

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We Also Repair and Refinish: • Countertops • Tile Showers & Walls • Sinks & Vanities • Fiberglass Tubs & Showers

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BUILDING & REMODELING

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building • restoration • remodeling

TOP HAT CHIMNEY SWEEP

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774-696-7437

C.S.I.A. Certified Sweep #1529 Insured Professional Cleaners Since 1982

Randy Moore 508-839-9997

ABC Career Training can help with interview training, resume writing, management and leadership training and so much more!

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FLOOR COVERING

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Flooring 30 Years in Business

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800-861-5445 or 508-886-2624 Advertising

GLASS REPAIR INC. GLASS REPAIR INC is her to fix any and all of your glass needs from cars, homes, windshields , etc

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BUSINESS REFERRAL PROGRAM BULKHEADS Repaired Refer a business to join our Service Directory, & Replaced and if they advertise with us, you’ll receive Foundation Repairs a $25 credit on your account for future Brick • Block • Stone advertising. We appreciate your business in the Basement Waterproofing

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MOVING & STORAGE High Quality Service At Affordable Prices Free Junk Removal No Job Too Small Your Local Mover

Serving New England Call Peter (978) 835-2601

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ASK about double blocks (size 3.75” x 1.75”) and COMBO pricing into our other zone and reach 40,600 households in 26 towns in Central Mass each week. FREE line ad included with each block purchased. Book for 52 weeks and receive a Spotlight Business of the Week! Ask for details!

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

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Lawn Maintenance • Landscape Design Service Mulch Installation • New Lawn Installations Spring and Fall Cleanups Plantings/Pruning Dethatching/Aeration Overseeding/Top Dressing Snow Plowing

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Five Star Painting Interior/Exterior Painting & Staining • Powerwashing Concrete Epoxy Fully Licensed and Insured Grafton Resident

508-479-8040 WELLS No Water?

Stop Wishing For It! Well & Pump Installation & Filtration Service

978-422-7471 24 Hr Emergency Service 877-816-2642 Mobile: 978-815-3188

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www.centralmassclass.com EXCAVATION Eliot Starbard Excavation 32 Years of Happy Customers and Attention to Detail.

508-882-0140 Complete Sitework Septic Systems, Driveways, Drainage, Grading, Etc. ALSO, Small Excavator with blade/ thumb & Operator for rent $85/hr. plus delivery. 4 hr. min.

978-503-9385 FLOORING/CARPETING C & S Carpet Mills Carpet & Linoleum 30 Sq. Yds. $589 Installed with Pad. Free Metal Incl’d.

Berber, Plush or Commercial.

Call Tom: 800-861-5445 or 508-886-2624 Creative Floors, Inc. Ceramic-Carpet-Vinyl Marble- Granite- Laminate Wallpaper Pre-finished Hardwood Sales-Design- Installation Residential & Commercial Free Estimates. Carpet Binding Financing Available Come visit our showroom!

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GENERAL CONTRACTOR

Simpson Construction

Additions • Dormers Replacement Windows Home Repairs • Decks Interior Finish Trim Mark Simpson

508-523-6704 CS #063441 HIC #124474

HEATING & PLUMBING SCOTT BOSTEK PLUMBING & HEATING Small Jobs Is What We Do Residential Repair Specialist Water Heaters-DisposalsFrozen Pipes-Remodels & AdditionsDrain Cleaning-Faucets Ins. MPL 11955 Free Estimates 25 yrs Exp. Reliable 774-696-6078

FURNITURE RESTORATION Paul G. Hanson Furniture Repair.

Major/Minor Repairs.

Chair regluing. Touch ups.

Pick-up & delivery.

Call Paul (978)464-5800 GLASS Central Glass Co. A Complete Line of Glass.

Automotive-Residential.

Window Glass Repairs, Screen Repairs/Pet Screens, Tub & Shower Glass Enclosures, Table Tops, Mirrors & More.

Family Owned Over 50 Years.

127 Mechanic St. Leominster 978-537-3962 M-F 8-4

HOME IMPROVEMENT Johanson Home Improvement Bathroom remodeling and repair.

Interior painting.

Door and window install.

Decks and sheds.

Rotted siding, drop ceilings, tiling, and much more.

Over 20 years experience Chad (508) 963-8155 Lic/Ins HIC Registered C&R Remodeling Additions & all home improvements, 25 yrs exp.

New & historic David 508-829-4581

HOME REPAIR/ RESTORATION Need it Fixed?

General Home & Small Business Repairs Light Construction No Job Too Small Call Bob at 978-422-8632 or 978-790-8727 CELL email: fixit@callbobhill.com www.callbobhill.com

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ROOFING SPECIALIST John Hickey Const.

Free estimates, call for the best roof at the best price.

Fully insured. MA Reg#103286 Shingle or rubber, seamless gutters. 1-800-435-5129 or 978-537-1641 Commercial and Residential jhickey6019@yahoo.com

LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE Burnham Maintenance Clean-ups.

Lawn Maintenance.

Shrub Pruning. Bark Mulch, Screened Loam & Compost.

Patios & Walkways.

Fertilization Programs.

Deliveries Available.

Please call 508-829-3809 or 508-400-4263

SEALCOATING MULCH & LOAM

MASONRY Donald F. Mercurio BULKHEADS Repaired & Replaced Foundation Repairs Brick*Block*Stone Basement Waterproofing 508-835-4729/West Boylston Owner Operator Insured 508-835-4729 MOVERS/STORAGE MOVING & STORAGE Owner On Every Job High Quality Service at Affordable Prices FREE JUNK REMOVAL No Job Too Small Your Local Mover Serving New England Call Peter at 978-835-2601 www.GoRedRooster.com

PAINT/WALLPAPER Wachusett Painting Co. Let our skilled painters complete your painting needs.

Exteriors & Interiors Competitive prices.

Call or email today for an appointment for your free estimate.

508-479-6760 Email: wachupainting@gmail.com Credit Cards Accepted PLUMBING JOSH SHEA PLUMBING

Specializing in plumbing service and repairs.

18+ years of experience.

Licensed & Insured Master Plumber #13680 10% Senior Discount joshsheaplumbing.com 508-868-5730

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B & F Sealcoating Hot Crack Sealing Free Residential Estimates 13 Years Exp. Fully Ins. Quality Work Reasonable Price Bob Fahlbeck 508-839-3942 SIDING Sneade Brothers VINYL SIDING & REPLACEMENT WINDOWS Fully licensed & Insured Richard Sneade 508-839-1164 www.sneadebrothers windowandsiding.com TREE SERVICES

Ross A. McGinnes Tree work, Stump removal, pruning & removals.

Free estimates.

Call 508-365-9602

LAWN & GARDEN LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION Landscape Design & Maintenance * Outdoor Projects * Fence Installation * Land Clearing/Sprinkler installation * Walkways, Patios, Walls * Clean ups, Mulching and more... lawnbz@gmail.com LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE A&R Landscaping 508-8689246 Tree/Hedge Pruning, Mulch, Mowing, Design, Maintenance, Masonry & More!

Free Estimates 508-868-9246

*Composted Loam* 3/8 screened, $22/yd del’d, 10 yd min; 3/4 screened, $20/yd del’d 15 yd min.

No additives, fillers or byproducts.

Local delivery only.

Call Eliot Starbard 508-882-0140

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

Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton MA Garden of Heritage II. 2 Lots w/vaults.

Current value $8300.00 Asking $3950.00 for both or B/O. Call Jim 508-769-8107 Worcester County Memorial Park - Paxton Unit C, section Heritage II, plots 1 and 2. Today’s price is $6500, asking $3500.

508-344-9626

Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, MA. 2 Lots in the Garden of Faith. $1500.00 for both. Near the feature. Mary 508-886-4334.

Worc. County Memorial Park, Paxton Garden of Honor, 2 plots, Plot 17, Unit C, Graves 3 & 4. Today’s cost is $8,800 for both. Asking $2950 total for both. Call 978-582-9309 Worcester County Memorial Park - Paxton Two lots for sale. Present price $3250 each, totaling $6500. $4500 for both. Call 801-294-7514

CEMETERY PLOTS Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton, MA Garden of the Cross - 2 Lots Value $10,500 - asking $4000 OBO 774-239-9189 Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, MA Garden of the Cross Premier Location, Must sell Value $5250 Asking $4000 OBO 508-799-5678 FOR SALE Golf clubs, bag, cart (used) Asking $250. 508-865-5726* C-13 Zeppelin Stamp Flag Cancelled $200. Got Stamp Questions? Call Ron at 413896-3324 Solid Oak Cabinet 90" Tall, 30" Wide, 18" Deep. 6 Shelves. Paid $1100, asking $245. 508-963-0256

Motorized Wheelchair

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

Power Scooter Chair

Excellent condition, rechargeable battery, speed controls, reclines, rises up and down.

Air cushion with pump. Removable head rest, extra leg brackets. $1500 508-926-8468 Oak Children’s Bed & Desk Set Wooden chest, oak table, marble top table. Good condition. Price is negotiable. 774276-1047 Amana ART104TFDW 14.3 cubic foot refrigerator/freezer, bought new, excellent condition, $375. 978-400-4030 Heavy Duty Prototype PVC Pipes Hammock Frame w/1 cloth & 1 rope material, all accessories. $75 978-537-9925

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GRAFTON FLEA MARKET, INC. OPEN EVERY SUNDAY OUTDOOR/INDOOR

6am - 4pm • Acres of Bargains • Hundreds of Vendors • Thousands of Buyers • 47th Season Rte. 140, Grafton/ Upton town line Grafton Flea is the Place to be!

Selling Space 508-839-2217 www.graftonflea.com

Call 978-728-4302 or email sales@ centralmassclass.com Come to THE FLEA at 242 Canterbury St. Worcester MA 01603.

Open EVERY Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Rain or Shine! We have VINTAGE ITEMS, one of a kind items, NEW items, BUILDING materials, office FURNITURE, records, old books, etc. The LITTLE STORE is also open for clothing and household items!

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

Huge 9000 sq. ft. indoor flea market open 6 days a week with over 130 dealers. Yankee Flea Market is the place to shop whether it be antiques, collectibles or just household furnishings. We also buy (and sell) complete or partial estates as well as furniture, gas & oil memorabilia, vintage beer signs and lights and much, much more.

Open Tuesday-Saturday: 10-5, Sunday 11-5, FR E FREE Be sure to check us out on Facebook ParkEin g Admission FOR SALE

FOR SALE

Hoya Lift

Stamps - 2006 Amber Alert (cancelled), 2006 Wonders of America (40/sheet), Info on back. $700 978-342-1474

Exercise Bike Vital RB260 (Recumbent), hardly used by elderly couple. $180. It is very heavy. 508-752-0351

Seeking families throughout Central Massachusetts who are interested in improving a child’s life.

Call to inquire about our upcoming foster parent training. $1,000 SIGNING BONUS

2 miles off exit 8 Mass Turnpike Palmer, MA • 413-283-4910

Brother HL-2170W Wireless Laser Printer, bought new, very good condition, $50 978400-4030

REAL ESTATE

Publisher’s Notice

WE PAY CASH FOR HOUSES AND LAND

FOSTER PARENTS WANTED

kee Flea Market Yan1311 Park Street (rt. 20)

Remote control, 3 Hoya Lift pads, 2 rechargeable batteries, opens and closes to any scooter chair. Locks and brakes. Must have own transportation. $500. 508-926-8468

REAL ESTATE

Union Special Industrial Sewing Machine 39500, one needle, three thread, serger. $225 OBO. With small table.

508-414-5344 Mint Pair/Nickel Plated Rayo Oil lamps w/ globes, chimneys, wicks. Apx 19". Clean no dents! $400 978-939-8501 4-Tiered Storage Cart Chrome base w/wood top 30"H x 14"W. $20. 508-7557153

Call for Details (Must mention this ad during inquiry)

688 Main Street, Holden, MA Toll Free (877) 446-3305

www.devereuxma.org FOR SALE

RECREATION

Cannondale Warrier 500 road bike Used, in excellent condition, must see, $250. 978-4645877

Park Home

Boys bike 26’ wheels Red & silver, mongoose aluminum, 21 speed hybrid. Exc. cond. $50.

508 829-9240 or 774 345-0405 FURNITURE Corner Hutch Solid pine - 4 doors - 48" x 76". Accommodates 42" television. $250.

Photo available. 508-829-6792

EDUCATION MUSIC INSTRUCTION Instrumental, Vocal, Jazz Improv Lessons Available on most instruments.

Lou Borelli 508-752-6213

PETS & ANIMALS BOARDING/KENNEL SERVICE Wanted border collie stud Planning to breed this fall. Plz email if you are interested in stud fee for service. fernwood108@gmail.com

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

Park model with 3 season sunroom. Located at Lake Manchaug Camping in Douglas, MA. Seasonal waterfront site with boat dock. Mint condition.

508-476-5009

All real estate advertised in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, the Massachusetts Anti Discrimination Act and the Boston & Cambridge Fair Housing Ordinances which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, ancestry, age, children, marital status, sexual orientation, veterans status or source of income or any intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.

Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

617-895-9154 We Pay Top Cash For Houses and Land.

Any Condition.

No Hassle, Fast Closing.

978-423-6529

To complain of discrimination call HUD toll free at 1-800-827-5005.

For the NE area call HUD at 617-994-8300. The toll free number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275 or 617-565-5453

Who said nothing in life is free?

Run your four line ad for FREE for two weeks and then you have to the option to run your ad until it sells for $20!

Or you may run your ad from the beginning until it sells for $20 (no refund if the item sells within the two weeks)

SUBMIT ITEMS UNDER $2016 FOR FREE! Here’s all you need to do! 3 ways to submit ...

1. Mail completed form to Central Mass Classifieds, P.O. Box 546, Holden, MA 01520 2. OR FAX the completed form to 508-829-0670 3. OR Email the info with name/address/phone number to sales@centralmassclass.com

NO PHONE ORDERS ACCEPTED FOR FREE ADS

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY ... We are not liable for misinformation due to ad being illegible: Have you advertised in the Central Mass Classifieds before? Please check one. ___Yes ___No Name ________________________________________________Phone___________________________ Address ___________________________________________ Town _________________ Zip _________ Email Address (optional) _________________________________________________________________ Ad Text: (approx 28 characters per line includes letters, spaces, numbers, punctuation) _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________

PLEASE READ SUBMISSION RULES: Maximum 4 lines (approx. 28 characters per line). We reserve the right to edit if ads come in that are too long. NO phone orders accepted. See ways to submit above. Merchandise Ads Only- NO autos, snowmobiles, RV’s, trailers, boats, ATV’s, etc. We have a special rate for these ads ($20 till it sells). NO business Ads accepted for this section. If we suspect the ads are being sent in by a business, we reserve the right to refuse. Limit 1 ad per name/address/ phone number every 2 weeks. Free Ads will run for 2 weeks. If you choose to run your ad until it sells for $20, no refund will be given if it sells within the first two weeks.

Limit 1 item per ad (group of items OK if one price for all and under $2016). Price must be listed in ad. NO Cemetery Plots.

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CONDOMINIUM FOR SALE

Over 40 Acres! Over 3000 Vehicles!

Condo for sale in Holden

USED & NEW AUTO PARTS

For the Perfect Wedding

91 DAY GUARANTEE

FREE Nationwide Parts Locator Service

S pecial Events D irectory L

Adult community. Village at Westminster Place. Huge kitchen, loft area, 3 BD and 3 baths. $339,900.

508-450-6209

Deposits conveniently taken over the phone.

Trust us to do it right!

• Foreign & Domestic • Early & Late Model • Engines • Transmissions • New Radiators • Gas Tanks • Wheels • Tires • Balancers • Exhaust Manifolds • Window Motors

Amherst-Oakham AUTO RECYCLING

Toll Free1-800-992-0441 Fax 508-882-5202 Off Rte 122 • 358 Coldbrook Rd., Oakham, MA www.amherstoakhamauto.com

Worcester No.

508-799-9969

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

#1

Voted Best Bakery in Worcester 45 Times!

et us help create the wedding of your dreams with a distinctive wedding cake created just for you.

Party Pastries Cookie Trays Wide Assortment of Cake Ornaments

Delicious Fresh Gluten-Free Cookies & Cakes

ANTIQUE GOODS AND SALVAGE SHOP Open Saturdays 11AM – 5PM or by appointment

774-696-3584

468 Auburn St, Cherry Valley, MA Find us on Facebook and Instagram at

2008 Honda Metropolitan Scooter Black and gray. Mint cond.

469 miles. Asking $1650.00.

Includes helmet. 207-289-9362 OR 207-450-1492.

AUTO/SUV 2013 Subaru Forester SUV. AWD.13000miles.Heated seats Mint condition.One owner no longer drives. Very well cared for! $18,000. 508-829-7637

SELL YOUR CAR Sell your car, in print and online!

1997 Chevrolet Blazer SUV, 171,895 miles. Blue.

Can be seen at A&P Auto, 1298 Water St., Fitchburg. $1,500 OBO 978-534-8688 AUTO/VAN

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2008 Ford E250 Extended Van 3dr, A-T/AC, Power package. Roof racks. Int. shelving, tow package, 6 rims, 8 tires in good cond. Exc. overall cond.

57K miles. $9,999. 508-8292907

Tables • Chairs • China • Linen

133 Gold Star Blvd., Worcester

508-852-0746

www.thecrownbakery.com

1999 Road King Under 8,000 miles. Too many extras to list.

Always stored in room temperature. $10,000 obo 978-4645525 or 978-549-3670 cell 2001 Suzuki Intruder 1500cc, showroom condition, lots of chrome, Vehix pipes. $4000.

Call John at 978-466-6043.

35 Park Ave., Worcester, MA 01605 508-791-2383 • www.ToomeyRents.Com

Food Service Equipment … TOOLS, TOO!

Rent Quality ... Rent Toomey’s!

AUTOS

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2014 Nissan Altima SV 31k navyblue/cream.

Excellent shape $14,990 508-735-4588

1932 Ford Coupe Little deuce Coupe, with a Corvette mill and four on the floor. 6,000 aprox. mi. Original hot rod, all steel, show car, looks and sounds great. $40,000. 407375-3917

2013 BMW 128i 7K Orig Miles, Grey, 3.0, Automatic, Fully Loaded, Serviced. $16,900. 774-239-0800

1988 MercedesBenz 300 SEL 6 cylinder gas. Very good cond. Runs exc. $3200.00 195k miles. Located in Sutton, MA 774-287-0777 1999 Pontiac Grand Am 6 Cylinder, automatic, needs work or use for parts. 159,903 miles. $675. 978-422-8084 2012 Cadillac CTS AWD, 21,800 miles. Crystal red.

Heated black leather seats.

Panoramic roof. Dealer maintained. Under warranty. $24,500.00 978-534-8860 2008 Ford Mustang 8 cyl, 300HP. 21K miles. Never driven during winter. Always garaged. Perfect cond. $21,900 negotiable.

508-865-3528 after 3pm.

1930 Ford Model A Sport Coupe, Grey and Black.

50,000 miles. $15,000. 407375-3917 2003 Chevy Corvette Convertable 50th Anniversary Edition 26,000 miles. Automatic, original owner, always garaged, mint cond. $25,000 firm.

774-696-4187 2004 Pontiac Bonneville 114,000 miles. Graphite Gray. $595 Motor knocking, likely needs replacement, body and interior good shape. Good project or parts car.

508-873-7449

2011 Nissan Cube 45K, Orig Miles, Brown, Tan Cloth, 4 Cyl, Automatic, Loaded. $6,950. 774-239-0800 2001 Ford Focus MECHANICS SPECIAL NEEDS ENGINE SOHC, Automatic, 4 cyl, 4 door, clean interior, straight body, new tires, new front brakes/rotors, clean title. $800 508-869-6841 BOATS 25 HP Suzuki (Like New) with Boat & Trailer with Bonus 2 Free Air Tickets to Orlando and 5 star condo for a week. Disney anyone? Pete 407-3753917 $4,000

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www.centralmassclass.com LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES Town of Sutton Invitations for Bid Senior Center Boiler Replacement Sealed bids are being solicited under MGL Ch 149, for boiler installation for the Sutton Senior Center located at 19 Hough Rd. in accordance with specifications.

Specifications may be obtained at the Town Administrator’s Office, Second Floor, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA 01590, starting on Wednesday August 24, 2016 between 8:00am and 4:00pm each business day excluding Fridays when proposals may be obtained between 9:00am and 12:00noon, until scheduled opening of bid.

There will be a mandatory, prebid walk through on Thursday, September 1st at 10am. at the Sr. Center Location. Bids must be in duplicate and enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to the Town Administrator, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA 01590 no later than 11:00am Wednesday, September 14 at which time they will be opened and read aloud. The town of Sutton reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in the proposals received, or to reject any and all proposals, or to accept proposals deemed to be in the best interest of the town of Sutton. The Town Administrator will award the contract on behalf of the Town of Sutton no later than sixty (60) working days after the date of the bid opening.

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 508-831-2200 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Docket No. WO01P1667EP1 Estate of: Ruth E Gurney Date of Death: 05/25/2001 To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by: Pamela S Farnham of Sutton MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order that Pamela S Farnham of Sutton MA be appointed as Successor Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve on the bond and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on 09/06/2016.

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LEGAL NOTICE Pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. C255, SEC 39A, on September 3, 2016, at 8:00 AM, the following vehicle will be sold at private sale to satisfy our garage keeper’s lien therein for towing, storage charges and expenses of sale and notices.

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Amended Legal Ad Town of Millbury Construction and Maintenance Materials - Seasonal Bids The Town of Millbury is seeking bids for the purpose of supplying and delivering construction and maintenance materials for seasonal requirements. All departments within the Town will use these bids.

Beginning August 17, 2016 at 10:00 AM, specifications and bid forms may be obtained from the Department of Public Works office at 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA. The office is open between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Sealed bids should be returned in person or by mail to the Director of Public Works office at 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. FAX or emailed bids will not be accepted. All bids will be publicly opened and read at the Millbury Town Offices at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 2, 2016. Contractors intending to bid Asphalt Roadway Resurfacing; and Crack Sealing, must be pre-qualified through MassDOT, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA in order to receive bid documents for all construction bids. Additional bids include: Grave Excavation Services; Roadway Line Painting; Asphalt Patching Materials; HDPE Pipe; and Sand, Gravel, and Stone.

Each bidder will be bound by the conditions and specifications as set forth herein. Attention is called to prevailing wage rates to be paid as applicable on the work as determined by the Commission of Labor and Industries under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149. All bids will meet the Massachusetts Highway Department Standards for Highways and Bridges. A 5 % bid deposit, for the value of the bid, shall accompany every bid. Attention is called to ADA compliance as applicable. The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any informality, to divide the award or to accept any bid or part thereof, that is deemed to be in the best interests of the Town of Millbury. The awarding authority for the Town of Millbury is the Town Manager.

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LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES 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 September 1, 2016 at 7:30pm on the petition of John Silverberg. The petitioner is seeking a lot coverage variance from §III(B)(3) (Table 3) of the town’s bylaws and a §6 Finding from MGL Ch. 40A for the purpose of constructing an 188 s.f. addition.

The property that is subject to this petition is located at 31 Marsh Road, Sutton MA on Assessors Map #8, Parcel #9, and 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.

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Public Auction Notice is hereby given pursuant to provisions of M.L. c255 sec. 39A the following vehicle 2006 Nissan Altima VIN # 1N4AL11D46N323598 will be sold August 31, 2016 at a sale to satisfy our garage lien thereon for towing & storage charges and expenses of sale and notice. The auction will be held at Early’s on Park Ave.,Inc 536 Park Avenue Worcester, MA 01603

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TO ALL INTERESTED INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF SUTTON In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 40A, §11, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Sutton Town Hall, on September 1, 2016 at 7:35pm on the petition of Sparhawk Realty, LLC. The petitioner is seeking a §6 Finding from MGL Ch. 40A for the tear down and rebuild of a Single Family Home on an existing legal non-conforming lot. The property that is subject to this petition is located at 508 Central Turnpike, Sutton MA on Assessors Map #30, Parcel #89, and 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.

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts Worcester, SS. Worcester Superior Court Department of the Trial Court Civil Action No. 13-02241-D GEORGE C. FUNARI and STEVEN F. FUNARI, TRUSTEES OF BRIDLE PATH REALTY TRUST, Plaintiffs Vs. PETER K. DEEKS, JOSLIN S. DEEKS, JOHN F. DEEKS, JENNIFER Z. BALDWIN, ASHLEY S. DEEKS, PAYTON W. DEEKS, ROBERT G. CROCKER, JR., DONNA P. MACOMBER STANTON W. PUTNAM, or his heirs, if Any, DEXTER A. PUTNAM, or his heirs, if Any, PHEBE HEWITT, a/k/a PHOEBE HEWITT, or her heirs, if any, GEORGE S. MARSH, JR., or his heirs, if any, S. FRANKLIN MARSH, or his heirs, if any, HARRIET SNYDER, or her heirs, if any, GERTRUDE G. MARSH, or her heirs, if any, FRANCES J. KING, or her heirs, if any, PHYLLIS M. CARLSON, or her heirs, if any, BYRON M. CLARK, or his heirs, if any and FRANCIS M. CLARK, or his heirs, if any, Defendants NOTICE OF HEARING ON ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES UNDER MASS. R. CIV. P. 55(b) TO THE DEFENDANTS: ROBERT G. CROCKER, JR., STANTON W. PUTNAM, or his heirs, PHEBE HEWITT, a/k/a PHOEBE HEWITT, or her heirs, GEORGE S. MARSH, JR., or his heirs, S. FRANKLIN MARSH, or his heirs, HARRIET SNYDER, or her heirs, GERTRUDE G. MARSH, or her heirs, FRANCES J. KING, or her heirs, PHYLLIS M. CARLSON, or her heirs, BYRON M. CLARK, or his heirs, and FRANCIS M. CLARK, or his heirs PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Plaintiff, George C. Funari, Trustee et al, the moving party will seek a final judgment in an action to quiet title at a hearing to be held on August 23, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Worcester Superior Court, Worcester, Massachusetts Civil Session D, 4th Floor Court Room 25. The Plaintiff, the moving party seeks to affirm and quiet title in the name of the moving party as to certain land located off of Jones Road, Barnett Road and the “New State Road” all as described in a deed filed for record in the Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Book 51290, Page 154.

George C. Funari, Trustee et al by his Attorneys, Joseph C. Cove, Esq.BBO#102640, Andrea D. Hogarth, Esq.BBO#546551 Joseph C. Cove, Esquire PC, P.O. Box 390, Nine North Main Street, Uxbridge, MA 01569 (508) 278-6711, (508) 278-6491 fax joseph.cove@covehogarthlaw.com, andrea.hogarth@covehogarthlaw.com

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STEVEN KING

Worcester Magazine has long been a breeding ground for young reporters, and part of that has involved an internship program that affords college – and some high school – students the opportunity to learn firsthand what it’s like, and what it takes, to be a journalist.

Over the summer, we hosted three college interns – T.J. Anania, Andrew Michaels and Emma Ogg. Anania graduated from Clark University in the spring, while Michaels and Ogg both will be seniors there in the fall.

Ever wonder what it’s like to be an intern at Worcester Magazine? Our three summer interns tell you, in their own words.

Where are you from?

EO: Maine.

AM: New Jersey, but in the broader sense,

a child of the universe.

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Why did you choose Worcester Magazine as your internship?

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what creates a society that operates and functions, the basis of that needs to be facts and critical questioning, and the fruits of that labor need to be made available to the populous who can see the society they live in under a microscope needing to defend itself.

TA: Well, it was the first place I asked for an internship and they didn’t turn me down.

EO: I really enjoy reading Worcester Magazine, and thought it would be a great opportunity to broaden my skill set in the journalism world.

What advice would you give a future intern?

EO: Be yourself in the office. Don’t be

timid, even if it’s your first experience working in a newsroom.

AM: I guess I would say two things: the first is that you are going to be doing a lot of things you like, and like anything else there are going to be things that you have to do that are tedious. Obviously, one thing that we had to do for the 40th anniversary was summarizing the 16 articles a year, and although it’s fascinating to read a lot of these older pieces of content, at a point it becomes a bit mindless. That being said the opportunities you have here to do some really cool things are incredible and these are opportunities you should cherish.

Getting to be in a courtroom my first week here on the WPI case was absolutely fascinating.

TA: Don’t be afraid to be persistent, to the point of annoyance. I’m not usually a person who will hound someone, but working here you figure out persistence will get you somewhere. Whether it’s getting information from someone or trying to tell our partially-deaf editor something when he is dealing with something else.

interviews. Obviously, it’s awkward the first few times you do it, but the sort of trial by fire, so to speak that I had here talking to students at WPI until I got kicked off campus. After that, you’re not worried about talking to people.

EO: I think the most challenging part of the internship is also one of the most challenging parts of being a journalist, which is dealing with topics that can be difficult to appropriately convey to Has this internship influenced you to pursue a the public while needing to maintain an career in journalism? objective tone.

What was your favorite experience?

EO: Honestly, it is really difficult to choose TA: Seeing as how I’m saying on for a little bit longer so I can try to establish Do you feel like you understand the city one because the experience as a whole better after having interned here? a name for myself, yes, I would say it has been an incredible opportunity, but I AM: Definitely. I think when you hear more has influenced me to pursue a career in would say that being given the ability to of the conversation that happens around journalism, or writing at the very least. have so much say in what we do as a team, AM: Yeah, I mean obviously there was the city, not to say that I had ignored or take charge on a specific project, has happenings in the city before, but when been the best experience because it doesn’t already an interest there. Last semester I was in Washington, D.C., studying in the you hear others talking about it, which I feel like an internship to me. It feels like journalism and new media program, so I had not heard a lot of, things that might a real job, where I’m learning something think that this has definitely contributed have been abstract become more concrete, new everyday and getting to work to that interest. be it city government, education etc. toward an end goal that matters, but also EO: Absolutely.

I chose this internship to TA: Yes and no. Local government, police being able to make fun of Tim Matthews department, things we talk about here, everyday is really rewarding and helps me get my foot in the journalistic world and get some of my material out there. It is a I understand more after this internship. sleep better at night. career that I have always been interested On the other hand, I still don’t know AM: I think my favorite element of the and definitely want to continue pursuing. why anyone in this city doesn’t use their experience learning how to talk to people goddamn blinker when driving their car. that I haven’t talked to before without What was the most challenging part of the That shall forever to be a mystery to me. necessarily feeling intimidated. The internship?

EO: Yes. Not having grown up in this last internship I had was at “Moment TA: Basically, just approaching people, city, I am constantly learning new things Magazine,” a Jewish bi-monthly, and figuring out what questions would everyday, and a huge part of that learning while I was there the most esteemed work, what questions would not when has come from working at Worcester position I spoke with was a Rabbi who interviewing someone, and how to just Magazine, where I’m consistently reading is also a animal rights activist, and talk to people you’ve never met in a and writing about happenings and problems obviously I view rabbis with a great deal professional way. and events in Worcester as well as historical of respect, but when you are talking to AM: The most challenging part of the things. It has given more of an appreciation someone who is their city manager that’s internship was probably also my favorite and understanding of a city that I have a more concrete position of authority, part, which is the continued development already come to love very quickly. and learning how to approach someone of confidence and approaching people for - Tom Matthews in that [position] with a certain level of confidence has been very important to me both as a writer and a person.

TA: Probably trying to get everyone in the office to call Tom Matthews “Tim Matthews.” It’s worked pretty well so far. And going to the scene of a crash with reporter Tom Quinn. It was a unique experience, a bit like the movie “Nightcrawler,” but incredibly sobering at the same time.

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