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e hope that the recurring Town Trippin’ feature stories we’ve been writing have been interesting and informative to our readers. They certainly have been for us. The concept was originally a fun way to feature the communities surrounding Worcester, but while our staff has been scampering around parts unknown (at least, for the ELIZABETH BROOKS most part, to us), we’ve had the opportunity to learn a lot about what makes these towns so special. It’s not often I get to leave a Worcester ribbon-cutting to explore a massive rock structure nestled next to a quiet pond, but it was a nice change of pace. We hope you find this week’s feature on Spencer and the Brookfields as interesting as we do. Spencer Country Inn

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Union vote tonight could end contract dispute

Bill Shaner

fter more than a year of negotiations, it seems likely the contract dispute between Worcester teachers and the school department will end tonight, just before the annual teachers rally Friday, held to bring in the new school year. The Education Association of Worcester will meet Thursday night to vote to ratify a contract offer made by the school department last week. The offer entails a retroactive 1 percent increase for Fiscal 2017, and a 7 percent increase spread over the next four years, said EAW President Roger Nugent. The spread involves some mid-year increases and a full 2 percent increase in the last year of the contract, he said. The School Committee will also meet tonight. Nugent said he expects the committee to vote if, in fact, the EAW ratifies the contract. The annual rally, at 11 a.m. Friday at the DCU center, is widely seen as the first day back for teachers, and many felt it would have an adverse effect to have an ongoing negotiation hang over the beginning of the school year. School starts Aug. 28 for students but for

continued on page 6 Teachers rallying at a School Committee meeting earlier this year.

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

We had a great opportunity to view an eclipse of the sun. Hopefully you didn’t stare at it. +2

Worcester has finally opened its first dog park on Vernon Hill. It’s a welcome addition and with two more opening this year, we’re excited. No bones about it. +3

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teachers, it technically starts today. Up until last Friday, when school officials made the offer, the contract dispute appeared headed for state mediation. For months, teachers staged rallies outside City Hall, decrying what they described as a zero percent increase as the School Committee met behind closed doors to discuss the contract. Teachers had worked a year without a contract and demanded retroactive increases on top of annual commitments in future years. The EAW ratification vote today is the first time a contract offer has gone to vote in the year-long dispute. Last December, the union passed on a similar offer because of changes to health care premiums. Nugent said he feels the deal on the table is a good one overall. “I think it’s a reasonable deal. I think it’s very reasonable, very respectful. It’s something that we can live with,” he said. “We’re in desperate times in public education nationally. Here in Central Mass., we’re not immune to it.” Mayor Joe Petty, who also serves as chairman of the School Committee, said he hopes the

Lake Quinsigamond is closed to swimming until further notice, due to sewage overflow. Not a good look and, as a city, it’s safe to say we don’t need any Toxic Avengers popping up in the area. -5

POW! WOW! Worcester kicks off on Aug. 25 and the city will be home to a ton of new public art. Elm Park Community School will likely look incredible. +4

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Total for this week: With last week’s announcement that the Railers signed Nick Saracino, the team now has three Providence College alumni on their roster. All three have played under head coach Jamie Russell, then asst. coach. A touch of synergy, I dare say? +2

The city unveiled its new Smart911 system, giving call takers access to potentially lifesaving information. A little vague? Sure, but it sounds quite helpful. +1

It’s always good to see local musicians doing well and Worcester’s crossover thrash act High Command is taking off on a tour down the east coast. Go get ‘em guys. +1

Worcester’s teachers union has come to a tentative agreement in contract dispute at last. Just in time for the kids to return to class. +3

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hen former Obama Administration drug control chief Michael Botticelli sat down at Cafe Reyes for a late lunch Tuesday afternoon, the pride in the air was palpable. What is now one of the most successful drug treatment programs in the city began in 2009, when Botticelli worked as the state Director of the Bureau of Substance Abuse Services, and he helped secure state funding that got the Reyes House program off the ground. Eight years later, he spoke highly of his visit. “It’s nice to see it. Really, it’s personally gratifying. Not only is the program operational, but it’s continuing to evolve. We’re hearing about transitional housing. One of the things that’s nice is the program has identified the needs of the clients. To sustain people in recovery, they need things like stable employment and stable housing.” Cafe Reyes is a Cuban restaurant on Shrewsbury Street that doubles as the employment arm of the Hector Reyes House treatment facility. Run by the Latin American Health Alliance, the cafe trains recovering addicts in job skills while helping them to move on to full careers at other restaurants. The restaurant opened in 2014. The Hector Reyes House and the Reyes Casa carry out the more traditional work of addiction recovery. Patients there receive medical and cognitive behavioral treatment. The

house treats 25 latino men at a time. Folks at the lunch, including Botticelli, Mattie Castiel and other public health leaders, talked about the need to open more programs like the Reyes House in the area. The three-pronged approach of providing treatment, housing and work opportunity was discussed as a best practice in the industry. Botticelli stopped by Cafe Reyes before a talk at City Hall on the future of addiction treatment. He was brought to the city by Castiel, the city’s director of health and human services and a founder of the Reyes House program. While at the cafe, he toured the facility and talked to staff, including the manager, Jonathan Oliveira, a graduate of the program himself. “It feels very good. For him to come down and see the work us men in recovery are doing, it means a lot to us. We put a lot of work into this,” he said. Oliveira has managed the restaurant for a year and a half, and said in his time there he’s worked to help dozens of former recovering addicts who thrive, like he does, off the work. He said he’d like to see more programs like the Reyes House open around the city. “I think that we’re just a little dot of what needs to happen. If we could do this everywhere, I think it would help out a lot of people,” he said. The program also plays into the statewide push to change the stigma surrounding addiction. Mike Botticelli, right, talks with Jonathan Oliveira, Cafe Reyes manager, “People can come in here and eat left, and new hire Javier Uribe.

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teachers ratify the contract. “We worked hard to get this together. We worked hard to make it happen,” he said. On the timing, he said he felt it’s good the offer was made before the end of the summer. “If you look at my comments over the past few months, I’ve been saying let’s get this done before the school year starts. Let’s get this done before school”, he said. “You don’t know where it goes after that. Also, hard feelings are created, so I thought it would be good to get the meeting done during the summer.” While the contract could still go to state mediation, it appears unlikely. The union has technically filed for it, but the School Committee has not. Earlier in the summer, it seemed almost fated for such a route. In early August, a five-hour meeting yielded no resolutions, and both parties indicated a desire to get the state involved. The EAW also threatened to adopt a workto-rule policy for the school year if an offer wasn’t made. Work-to-rule essentially bars teachers from putting in extra hours, either before the school year or from home. While salaries were a focal point, there were other hangups that prevented the union continued on next page

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from compromising. The health insurance package offered to the EAW, which included some raised premiums, proved a major hangup. It was the health insurance package that led to the rejection of a similar deal last December. The school department offered 2 percent increases each year for three years, but the EAW rejected it because of the health insurance. The health insurance package was one other city unions accepted, but it proved a sticking point for the EAW. CAFE REYES continued from page 5

and, you know, it’s posted everywhere that this is what it is, that this is a job training program for people in recovery,” said Castiel, sitting at a table in the back patio. “People know that and one, people are supportive and two, they can see. Addiction for a long time has been anonymous, behind the wall.” Tammy Wiener, operations director for the Latin American Health Alliance, said the meeting Tuesday was heartening. “I think that the community as a whole wants to work together to fight the opioid crisis,” she said. As for the future of the program, cofounder Aaron Mendel said he’d like to see the jobs and housing part expand. “There’s a need for a women’s house. A women’s house would be a longterm thing.” The group also focused on the way addiction and the prison system interact. Botticelli threw out the fact that returning citizens are 120 percent more likely to overdose than counterparts that haven’t been to jail or prison. Castiel said the city and the state need to expand programs like the Worcester Initiative for Supported Reentry program (WISR), put in place at the Worcester County House of Corrections, which offered wrap-around service and guidance to returning citizens that weren’t otherwise getting it. The WISR program reduced recidivism by staggering

Ultimately, there was no change to the package. According to Nugent, the health insurance package in the offer they’ll vote on tonight is largely the same. But the EAW was also able to negotiate several changes to the language of the contract revolving around working conditions. Nugent did not disclose specifics. Bill Shaner can be reached at 508-7493166 324 or at wshaner@worcestermag.com. Follow him on Twitter @Bill_Shaner. numbers, dropping the rate by 47 percent among the men surveyed. “Why, if you see there’s a huge rate of recidivism, why can’t we implement that program? Why aren’t we doing just that? What we’re doing is, we just keep repeating the cycle. They come out, they don’t get a job, they don’t have housing, and back they go in.” Largely, the problems of addiction and mass incarceration are one and the same. Addicts who find themselves in desperate situations get arrested for petty crimes and put in jail. “What we lack in addiction is housing and jobs. How do we treat addiction prior to the past couple years – and we still do it – it’s incarceration. People go to jail and then, what is the training they get in jail so that when they come out, they’re productive in society? It’s not happening.” It’s on that point, the training and skills, that Botticelli said he found the Reyes program admirable. Something as simple as learning how to show up to work on time can have an immeasurable impact. “It’s those kind of simple vocational skills that are what people need to succeed.”

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Councilor At-large Mike Gaffney has certainly been creative this election season. Though he hasn’t officially declared for mayor yet (Worcester’s electoral system is horribly backward in this regard, don’t get me started. He’s technically running for mayor, but so is every at-large councilor until they say otherwise), he’s challenged incumbent Mayor Joe Petty to a détente of sorts on lawn signs. After posting a Washington Post article that suggests lawn signs are no longer an effective campaign strategy, Gaffney called campaign signs clutter and challenged Joe Petty to a signless race. It’s an interesting move, to be sure, to challenge someone to cast aside the lawn signs before you’ve challenged them to the race itself. But, again, creative.

CMASS WOES: Some interesting analysis from MassLive on Central Mass. luring large businesses to set up shop out here instead of in and around Boston. The article centers around the insurance company Aetna, which indicated it would like to leave Hartford, Connecticut for a Massachusetts location. Apparently, a former Springfield city councilor had emailed Jay Ash, the governor’s economic development chief, to suggest Springfield as a good location. It could retain its existing workforce, he said, as Springfield is just up the road. Ash responded, saying the company is interested in the Boston area, and added that Western and Central Mass. need a “few more victories to build up the momentum” before courting a business of that size. Ultimately, Aetna chose New York. While we talk at length about Worcester’s renaissance, it’s interesting to note that big corporations are always going to see Boston as the better alternative, at least for now.

UMASS FUNDING: When I went over to Umass Medical School last week to hear Congressman Jim McGovern opine on the importance of preserving federal funding for medical research through the National Institutes of Health, I left sure that President Donald Trump’s threats to slash the budget, which would set Umass back a few million annually, were legitimate. But, upon further digging, all the reporting I’ve read on NIH funding paints it to be a sacred cow. Trump initially proposed slashing the NIH budget by about $6 billion in May, but congress roundly rejected the request. Apparently, the NIH has pretty strong bipartisan support, so it kind of begs the question as to why McGovern held a meeting about it at all. DOCS ON POT: It’s already legal to smoke and grow pot. By this time next year, it will be legal to buy it in stores. While for many, this is a welcome development, area doctors aren’t so sure about it. According to the Telegram, area doctors are looking for guidance on how to handle a client base that may be more and more inclined to smoke the devil’s lettuce. Alan Ehrlich, a Umass Medical School professor, is on a panel creating a syllabus of sorts called the Comprehensive Cannabis Curriculum, intended to educate doctors on the medical, social and societal affected of legal reefer. Honestly, this is a good thing. Part of why legalizing the drug was so smart is that it legitimizes good research like this. The medical and public health communities will have more license to seriously examine the drug, and everyone who indulges will be better off for it. SOUTHBRIDGE SUBS: The Southbridge School Committee got its subcommittees back last week after the interim state receiver, a sort of state-appointed superintendent, allowed it to be so. The move comes after the resignation of Jessica Huizenga, the original receiver, after a year on the job. While the struggling district is still under state control, this could signal a willingness to restore some town control. PORCH MONKEY: A good rule of thumb for anyone, especially a public official, is to never

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ever ever utter the words “porch monkey” in any context, let alone a serious one. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what the Dudley Highway Superintendent Daniel Goin did in the comments of a CNN Facebook post. “Stupid porch monkey!!” he posted on a video of a pundit exchange on the violence in Charlottesville. The comment was, ostensibly, directed at Symone Sanders, the African-American commentator in the video. According to the Telegram, he has since apologized, saying at a Board of Selectmen meeting that “I never should have let my emotions get the best of me.” He said the comment was a mistake and he intends to learn from it. An African-American man at the meeting said he forgave him, but cautioned against sweeping the issue under the rug. Afterward, selectmen went into closed session with Gion. Any action from that discussion has yet to be made public.

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BETTER LOT: Ralph’s Rock Diner is one hell of a place. The Grove Street bar is a veritable institution, an epicenter of the Paris of the '80s. It’s with glee that I report the bar’s objectively abysmal parking lot may get a little better. Two vacant buildings that border the Ralph’s lot are set for demolition, according to the Telegram, after the Historical Commission ruled their prospects for reuse aren’t great and their demolition could drive traffic to local businesses by way of more convenient parking. My business was already driven, to be honest, but I’m still glad to hear it. BUS DRIVER BARGAINING: Bus drivers are in short supply and high demand as the school year nears. According to the Telegram, there’s an arms race to recruit drivers with bonuses and incentives. As the economy gets better, there are fewer and fewer bus drivers, reportedly. And many bus drivers go on to take other, more lucrative, driving gigs. So, kids, think about this when you get on the bus that first day. Your driver is in high demand, and he or she is sure to be courting better offers from other companies. So be nice. ANNA MARIA REST HOME: Neighbors are in a frenzy over the all-but-settled prospect of the Anna Maria Rest Home’s conversion to a rehab facility. The historic Main Street building is set for an extension of the Washburn House treatment facility and would be used for more long-term clients, according to the Telegram. Residents complained the use is drastically different, and a rehab facility shouldn’t be so close to schools. Still, the opioid epidemic is real, as is the lack of treatment beds in the area. RUNAWAY BULL: Nothing inspires like runaway livestock. Remember the llamas? I do. But these stories always have a similar ending. Invariably, the livestock gets shot or caught. The case of the Littleton Bull falls into the former category. On Sunday, a bull that had been on the loose for a week after escaping from an animal auction was shot three times, twice by a police officer, and once by the owner. The owner delivered the kill shot and told the Boston Globe it was suffering and could not be saved.

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FIVE MORE MINUTES: The School Committee has formed a panel to review pushing back school start times, a move that would bring the district closer to the recommendations made by the experts and the hearts of the student body. School Committee member John Monfredo is quoted in the Telegram as saying, “After 10 years, there must be some way to do it.” But, like anywhere, there are huge logistical barriers. What about after school programs? What about sports? What about the bus schedules? When you get into the weeds of it, the task is daunting. But the science really suggests that those first few early morning hours are near useless for teens’ developing brains. While it’s tough, it’s not impossible. At my old job, I covered Ashland Public Schools, which pushed back start times across the district rather quietly and with little opposition. Granted, it was a much smaller district, with many fewer moving parts to consider. NELSON PAZOS: It should come as no surprise at all, but we have a confirmed fake account

in our midst. In a thread on Councilor Mike Gaffney’s Facebook page, an account with a picture of an African American man going by the name Nelson Pazos called me a white supremacist and a bigoted white man, among other things, and suggested that I write him a reparation check. The comment was later picked up by Turtleboy Sports, which used it as an example of perspective from the “local African American community.” I checked out Nelson’s Facebook profile, and found it odd he had no friends, two followers, and one profile picture. So I ran a reverse image search on the profile picture, which pinged for a man named Nathaniel Herring, Jr., a businessman in Florida and guest business professor at the University of North Florida. Someone lifted his picture and created a fake profile which, as far as I know, has only been used to troll Worcester folk. To whoever made this fake account, try a little harder next time. For cripes sake, the only section you even tried to fill out was “liked pages.” To everyone else, this is Worcester politics in 2017. Lovely stuff.

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the four District 1 city councilor contestants. I and current District 1 Councilor Tony Economou will be moderating it. The forum takes place at The Willows, 101 Barry Roard, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 29. The four candidates are Bill Coleman, Ed Moynihan, Gerardo Schiano and Sean Rose. Feel free to email me some suggested questions.

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Kumbaya moment and Parents be aware: School attendance matters day.” Jean Conroy, a committee member who works out of common enemy needed John Monfredo the Child Study Department, went around delivering summer school brochures on attendance to some of the shelters, famarents need to be aware that every absence jeopardizes for Worcester schools ily health centers and health fairs. The brochures were also a student’s ability to succeed in school, and for schools

t all rides on tonight. Tonight will decide whether the teachers and administrators start the school year in the throes of a bitter contract dispute, or start it in agreement. At 6 p.m., the Education Association of Worcester will meet to vote on an offer made by school officials last week. The offer entails a retroactive raise of 1 percent, and a 7 percent increase spread over the next four years. It’s not quite what they set out for, but it’s not terrible either. Certainly better than the zero percent increase floated during the year-long contract dispute (turns out that zero percent was never really going to happen, but that’s a story for another editorial.) The School Comittee will also meet at 6 p.m. And, while it’s impossible to say for sure, several people have told Worcester Magazine they expect the committee to vote that night if the union does. If it works out – what a photo finish. On Friday morning, the DCU Center will fill with teachers and administrators from across the school department for the annual pre-school-year rally. The intent of the rally is to set the school year off on the right foot. Can’t you just imagine the criss-crossed vibe of “we’re all in this together” and “teachers deserve better”? Wouldn’t make for the best working environment. To their credit, officials on both sides called for an end to the dispute before the school year, acknowledging no good can come for the students if the teachers and administrators do not represent a united front. The school system has real challenges – chronic absenteeism and a surging English Language Learners population requiring extra resources the district is already wanting for, just to name two. A demoralized and divided staff piles on an additional and unnecessary weight. Of course, it’s not a done deal — not yet — and it wasn’t all sunshine and roses getting here. Some of the anti-union persuasion had criticized the EAW when, earlier this summer, it threatened a work-to-rule policy, which essentially barred unionized teachers from doing the sort of pre-year prep and at-home work needed to be successful. But it’s important to remember that, even in tense times, a union is the strongest advocate the teachers have. And we’re of the opinion that teachers deserve everything they can get. It’s almost as thankless a job as this one. If it all comes together before Friday, it would behoove both the administrators and teachers to put this behind them and turn toward a common enemy. If we may make a suggestion: perhaps they turn toward the draconian state formulas for education funding – what policy wonks call Chapter 70. The formula is an algorithm that pulls population size and required extra services like ELL and special education, shortchanging urban and rural districts while giving high-powered suburban districts more firepower. It’ll take sustained advocacy to change the formula, to be sure, but as the state’s second largest city, it couldn’t hurt to be loud about it.

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to achieve their mission. Researchers are finding that chronic absenteeism plays a greater role in our schools than commonly perceived. Chronic absenteeism is a key factor in achievement, high school graduation and college attainment gaps. We all know that students cannot perform well academically when they are frequently absent. Here is an example from third graders in Worcester: in English Language Arts and math MCAS testing, over 80% of the students who were chronically absent scored in the “needs improvement” or “warning” range. Children at risk need to be identified at a young age (as early as preschool) so that sustained intervention can be applied. These are the years for our children to acquire the necessary readiness skills for success in the elementary grades, which diminishes the possibility of later dropping out in high school. A key predictor is the month of September. According to the Baltimore Research Consortium, “half of all students who miss two to four school days in the first month will go on to miss nearly a month of school.” This is an early signal for schools to intervene! The impact of failure will undermine the student’s self esteem, followed by lower test scores, and low social-emotional skills. Struggling students tend to become discouraged about school. I feel that schools need to create a culture that fosters attendance. We need to increase awareness among parents at events at such as “Countdown to Kindergarten,” kindergarten registration, Head Start, and at the schools’ “Know Your School Night” in September. The discussion must be ongoing – we cannot have rallies at the beginning of the school year and think we have done our job. As a school committee member and a former principal, I have continued to bring up this burning issue year after year. I have asked for a committee to be formed and for the group to come up with benchmarks and an action plan for our district. This year, thanks to our new Superintendent, Maureen Binienda, we have a committee at work on such a plan. Our superintendent stated, “Your child’s attendance every day at school is needed to prepare our future leaders… chronic absenteeism is a complex issue but we need to do all that we can to correct this problem. Improving attendance is an essential strategy for reducing the achievement gap.” The superintendent went on to say that the system is focused on increasing daily school attendance as a district goal for the 2017-2018 school year. The committee, headed by Maura Mahoney, manager of social emotional learning, has already set their plan in motion. Finally, we will own this issue and make it clear to the community that student attendance is one of our top priorities. We have the opportunity to create a culture that fosters attendance across our city. We have a partnership with the Worcester Regional Transit Authority in which buses this month will carry electronic signs that read, “Attendance counts, attend school every

given to Plumley Village and to residents of Great Brook Valley. In addition, I gave out bookmarks with the slogan “ATTENDANCE MATTERS… EVERY SCHOOL DAY COUNTS,” along with a new book, to kindergarten children who attended the “Countdown to Kindergarten” program at the Ecotarium. Here are some of the action steps in the committee’s plan: • All schools will develop a school wide awareness campaign, including monthly / quarterly celebrations of perfect attendance and improved attendance. • Parents will be informed every five weeks of their child’s attendance. • Parents of children who have been chronically absent last year will be contacted and an attendance improvement plan will be developed and monitored. • During kindergarten screening in September, parents will receive information regarding “Attendance Matters.” • School health centers and school nursing staff will contact pediatricians to discuss attendance concerns of specific students. • Letters stressing the importance of attendance and communication will be sent to area pediatricians. • Guidance will assess attendance patterns of high school seniors to see what can be accomplished. • High school students may be offered attendance discounts with insurance companies, similar to “good student discounts” in an effort to improve high school attendance (this program is in the discussion stage). • Quarterly skating trips for fourth graders who reached a goal of 98% attendance will be implemented during the school year. The action plan will be ongoing and will be monitored by the committee. In addition, two school adjustment counselors who work directly on middle school attendance will focus on incoming seventh-graders and outgoing eighthgraders who have been identified as chronically absent. Also, work will be done with court/truancy prevention, more coverage on high school attendance, and the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act funding will support after-school outreach for homeless students who are also chronically absent. The funding will allow school adjustment counselors to reach out to families newly placed in homeless shelters and facilitate enrollment attendance initiatives. This issue is a most serious one and will need the support of the community. That is why Worcester is partnering up with other agencies, the community, and working hand-inhand with parents. If we continue to measure and monitor absenteeism, we will improve it with existing resources. As an educator, I am hopeful that we can do something about it this year. Our efforts can have a major effect on students’ ability to learn. Our students’ future depends on our success in this critical area.

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Solving the Alzheimer’s puzzle To the Editor: Imagine being unable to recognize your child’s face, or to witness a brother or sister forgetting their sibling’s name. It’s upsetting to think about. Yet, with over five million Americans suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, this is a frightening reality for many. Alzheimer’s permeates nearly every community in our country, forcing millions of families to suffer through the pain of having loved ones gradually forget the people and memories they previously cherished. The burden placed on these families can be overwhelming as they struggle to best take care of their ailing family member, while dealing with their own grief and heartache brought on by their loved one’s memory loss. Despite declining mortality rates for many other diseases, Alzheimer’s continues to be on the rise. It has emerged as the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States, with no signs of slowing its upward trajectory. In Massachusetts, the Centers for Disease Control

and Prevention predict that by 2025, there will be over 150,000 people suffering from Alzheimer’s. That’s more than 427 people in each community in the Bay State. We are fortunate to live in a state with incredible research facilities and healthcare providers that are working around the clock to combat Alzheimer’s, but there is still more that we can be doing as a Commonwealth to further assist research and to improve the quality of life for those impacted by the disease. Cognizant of the challenges we face in this ongoing battle, I have filed legislation that would establish the Massachusetts Alzheimer’s Project within the state’s Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Its purpose is to create and integrate a statewide plan to accelerate the development of treatments that could prevent, halt or reverse Alzheimer’s disease. This bill would establish an advisory council on Alzheimer’s research and treatment in order to guide the state on matters related to the disease. This council, served by experts in healthcare, would coordinate with the federal government and other states to recommend policies that promote Alzheimer’s care and disease research. Further, this legislation recognizes certain ethnic and racial populations are at an elevated risk for Alzheimer’s disease. In an effort to decrease

health disparities across the Commonwealth, this bill would ensure that a greater focus is placed on these high-risk populations. Ultimately, this legislative initiative will help our state prepare for the predicted increase in Alzheimer’s diagnoses, as well as educate and raise awareness on the disease. The bill, S.1239, is now before the Joint Committee on Public Health, where I hope it will receive a favorable recommendation. This critical piece of legislation will go a long way to supporting our senior citizens, aging veterans, local families and the community as a whole. As our population continues to grow and age, we must be proactive in ensuring we have a coordinated effort to treat and address the impact this disease has on individuals and the families who care for them. S TAT E S E N . M ICH A E L M OOR E Millbury

Editorial was ‘half-truth’ To the Editor: Your editorial was correct in the Aug 17 edition (“Time to ‘get it’,” Worcester

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Magazine). However it only covered half of the issue of racism in our society. Thus it is at best a half-truth. In addition to Neo-Nazis and white supremacists there are other racists, who scream “racism” at the drop of a hat. (This is a classic logical flaw called “poisoning the well.”) Consider the “Black Lives Matter” movement. They demanded apologies from a candidate for the presidency who had the audacity to say “all lives matter.” To take this position is to elevate Blacks above everyone else. Sounds like racism to me. Never mind all the black lives that are lost daily by shooting performed by other blacks. That is ignored. Hypocrisy! Also consider the so-called “antifa” movement, who smash windows and riot whenever someone, with whom they supposedly disagree, attempts to speak. Not surprisingly, they dress up in black uniforms and hide their faces. Yes, they are fascists, in spite of their moniker. Moral inversion anyone? It is not so much that I disagree with your premise, but I recognize the fundamental incompleteness. I cannot tell if this was deliberate or a consequence of limited resources. The fact that I can make this point in limited space argues for the latter possibility. GEO RGE GAJ NAK Shrewsbury

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INCORPORATED IN 1753 AND NAMED AFTER THEN-ACTING GOV. SPENCER PHIPS, this Central Mass town of more than 11,000 residents is a study in contrasts. In and around the downtown, multi- and single-family homes dot the landscape. A clustered downtown core sees traffic both ways, crawling at a snail’s pace in the earlymorning and mid-afternoon drive-time hours. The area gives one a sense of the town’s old mill history, a remnant, not unlike many other Central Mass towns, of a once-thriving manufacturing industry that has long since faded. “[Spencer] started off agricultural and became industrial,” according to Mary Baker-Wood, a retired town librarian and historian who is helping to establish a museum highlighting Spencer’s history in the library. “It has been a quiet town with a lot of lakes and farms. It is what draws people and continues to appeal to them.”

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{ TownTrippin’ } THIBAULT’S Rosanne Thibault closed the country store on her property six months before her father died in 2005. It has been closed to the public ever since. But that could be about to change. For years operated as Thibault’s Poultry Inc., the larger focus for Thibault’s father was, you guessed it, chickens. “I grew up here,” Thibault said. “We

bread and Vermont cheese. Thibault still has some chickens, but nowadays the only real operating business is the feed store several footsteps down from the old country store. There, you can buy feed for just about any animal. She said she still sells some hay and shavings as well. Upstairs in that same building, Thibault said she plans to clear out

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Store owner Rosanne Thibault Ingalls, right, and her son Jim Ingalls, at the register counter inside the store. Rosanne’s parents were the original store owners.

had a lot of work to do. I would pick up all the eggs. You had to count every single egg at night, grade every egg and box them up. Everything had to be done by Saturday morning because a truck would come and pick them up.” It all started, as Thibault recalled, when work was being done on North Spencer Road many years back. “When they fixed the road here in the front,” she said, “the men would stop to have coffee break. They would ask my mother to make coffee and donuts, so they wouldn’t have to go up town. That’s how it started. That’s how they started, with milk,

the antiques and old equipment to make way for a museum that would show off family heirlooms and other memorabilia. With help from her son, Jim, Thibault said they plan to reopen the country store just for the holidays this year. Before that, she said they might have a Labor Day weekend yard sale to dispense of so many of the odds and ends that currently occupy the space. Don’t bother asking about the large Native-American sculpture, though. She said she bought it years ago at the Big E in Springfield and it is not for sale.

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{ TownTrippin’ } BLESSED ARE THE BREWERS Off the beaten path — although not too far off — in Spencer, St. Joseph’s Abbey is home to the Trappist monks – and going on three years, site of the Spencer Brewery. It is not open to the public and you can’t buy beer here, but this community of 53 monks produces seven varieties of beer that are distrib-

uted to various retailers. It is quite the impressive operation. The brewery is also doing some production for Wormtown Brewery in Worcester. While jams and jellies long have been the product of note on this sprawling property, formerly a dairy farm, beer has given the monastery another source of income. It also helps provide handsELIZABETH BROOKS

Rev. Isaac Keeley, brewery director, stands on the mezzanine, next to the fermenter tank on the main floor of the brewery.

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on work for the monks, which is a big PHOTO SUBMITTED part of their lives. The brewery started selling beer in January 2014, kicking off with the original Spencer Trappist Ale. In 2015, they added Holiday Ale. Last year, production kicked into overdrive, resulting in a Stout Ale in January, an IPA last spring, a Summer Ale called Feierabendbier and a Festive Lager in the fall. This year, the brewery added a Quadrupel ale, which Fr. Isaac Keeley, who runs the brewery, describes as the biggest, boldest, highest-alcohol beer of the bunch. While you cannot show up and buy beer, keep your eyes open for the annual open house. This year’s included a BBQ served up by the Spencer Fire MARY MADDEN turns 103 Sept. 18, Department and drew around 5,000 and while much has changed, one thing people, according to Keeley. Or you has not, her nephew, Bill Madden, said. could become a monk. They drink the “You don’t want to cross her,” he said beer every Sunday with supper and on with a laugh. a dozen or so other special occasions. Bill Madden and his family recently Median age: 42.3 Ethnicity (%): 92 White, 6 Hispanic, 1 Black, 1 Asian Percent below poverty line: 11.4 Municipal Budget: $17.5 million

Median household income $62,901 Median house value $251,100 Municipal Property Tax Rate $13.98 per $1,000 assessed property value

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There’s a cloud of intrigue, a word which some may feel is too light, around the David Prouty High School athletic director. AD Charles Fahey is set to return for the upcoming school year after

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SPENCER STATE FOREST With 965 acres of state forest, Spencer is home to fishing, canoeing and other outdoor activities. The Midstate Trail, a popular long-distance hike in the area, runs through Spencer State Forest. Like most Department of Conservation and Recreation parks, dogs are welcome here. The area includes Howe Pond, the Cranberry River, hills, dams and more. an investigation found he may have mishandled money from vending machines and other accounts, according to a report in the Spencer New Leader. At the time, last spring, he was suspended and the principal, Patricia Jordan, called for a public apology and restitution payments.

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School District: Spencer-E. Brookfield Number of students: 1,394 Dollar spent per student: $12,731 School Budget: $24.26M

Earlier this month, the investigation was closed, but a record of it has not been released. School officials say the record is a personnel document and therefore not subject to open record laws. According to the New Leader, they have yet to explain why he was reinstated.

journeyed from South Carolina to visit his aunt, and were expected to return home this week. “She’s a fugitive from the law of averages,” he said of his aunt. What has helped Mary Madden defy the odds? “She says it’s because she never married, never drank and never ate a tomato,” Bill Madden said. While a resident of Spencer, Mary Madden is currently in nursing care at The Overlook in Charlton. “She’s doing quite well,” Bill Madden said. “Her hearing is bad, her eyesight is bad, but there’s nothing wrong with her mind.” Mary Madden, her nephew said, worked all her life in the Spencer school system, stating a first-grade teacher and ending up as a principal. Outside of school, Bill Madden said, his aunt was “very involved” in Spencer, including the Garden Club and other pursuits. She also collected antiques. “She collected some things that probably wouldn’t qualify as antiques,” Bill Madden acknowledged. How was the visit with his aunt, Bill Madden was asked? “I’d spent maybe an hour with her before she sent me off on a mission,” he said lightheartedly.

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SETTLED WAY BACK IN 1660, BROOKFIELD WAS POPULATED BY FOLKS FROM THE LOCAL PLANTATION. The town was incorporated in 1718. It wouldn’t be long after the town was originally settled that overflow from King Philip’s War would affect the town, leaving it under siege and the town destroyed. Later, cannons from Fort Ticonderoga (which was taken from British troops by general Benedict Arnold and Vermont’s Ethan Allen) passed through the town during the first year of the American Revolution. The town is located along the Quaboag River. Portions of the town’s land would later be given to create North Brookfield, East Brookfield and West Brookfield.

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School District: Tantasqua Regional (7-12) Number of students: 1,839 Dollar spent per student (2015): $13,036 School Budget (2015): $23.71M

Median household income $63,920 Median house value $255,400

Median age: 42 Ethnicity (%): 94 White, 1 Black, 1 Other Percent below poverty line: 8.9

SPOONER WELL Joshua Spooner was murdered in 1778 by his wife, Bathsheba. According to local lore, the woman hired three soldiers to carry out the deed. Joshua was beaten to death and thrown down a well – his own well, in fact. All involved were hanged, including Bathsheba. Bathsheba would be the first woman executed in the United States. These days, the scene of the crime can be visited on East Main St., where a simple stone slab marks the spot. The town’s website ominously reads: “Is it just a coincidence that the Spooner Well Marker is surrounded by poison ivy so thick you dare not approach it, or has nature marked this spot for all time?”

The Issue

One man and his provocative signs on Rte. 9 has proven quite the stir for Brookfield, especially its town officials, who are often the target of crass, snide criticism by way of the sign. Most recently, John Holdcraft’s 8-by-4-foot sign has read “Lets teach Clairence Synder how to tell the truth” [sic]. Behind that statement is a long and complicated tale, but the upshot is that Snyder, selectman vice chairman, is taking ELIZABETH BROOKS Holdcraft to task. He filed an appeal with the Zoning Board of Appeals they held up 4-1 last week. The appeal essentially makes Holdcraft reapply if he wants a permit. A cease and desist order taken out six weeks ago is also going to Brookfield District Court, but a hearing has not yet been set. Things are heating up over the issue, and it appears the boiling point may be the court date, where Holdcraft could face threat of jail time if he doesn’t comply with the judge’s order.

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Here’s something you don’t hear every day: “She’s the best mother-in-law anyone could ask for.” Kristen Casucci feels she has, after 40 years, earned the right to say that of 95-year-old ELIZABETH CASUCCI, now recognized as the oldest living resident in Brookfield. She turned 95 May 3, and is slated, at some point, to be awarded the Boston Post Cane, often given to a town’s oldest resident. The mother of three sons, Elizabeth Casucci worked a while at Alpen’s, a dress shop in Framingham. She the worked 1015 years for Framingham Municipal Federal Credit Union, before she retired and moved to Brookfield. She lives there now in the house she built on the farm owned by Kristen and her husband. “She’s doing well,” Kristen Casucci said. “She’s pretty much housebound other than when she goes out with us.” To what does she attest her mother-inlaw’s longevity? “They always ate homemade food,” Kristen Casucci said. “She never did fast food.” That has changed a little, however. “She does like her hash browns from Cumberland Farms,” Kristen Casucci said. Oh, and there’s one other thing – or several other things – Elizabeth Casucci lives for: her great-grandchildren. She has 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, with another on the way. “She asks about them all the time,” Kristen Casucci said.

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JUST A FEW YEARS AFTER BROOKFIELD, WEST BROOKFIELD WAS SETTLED IN 1665 and incorporated many years later in 1848. The town is the birthplace of George and Charles Merriam, who published Webster’s Dictionary. The town holds an odd claim to fame, thought to be the home of the vegetable asparagus in America.

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OK, so maybe HOWARD’S, 121 East Main St., doesn’t scream agricultural. But framed by large trees and with a picnic area in the rear beckoning customers to spend some time and stay a while, it is hard not to think you are one with nature. And there’s no need to leave any of the family at home. Dogs, cats, birds – they’re all welcome at Howard’s, a seasonal, roadside restaurant that started business in 1947. You can even grab Fido’s Special, a dog biscuit on a saucer, at Howard’s. For the two-legged kind, if you’re feeling up to it, try The Captain, a Fisherman’s Platter served on a 10by-12 plate loaded to the gills with clams, scallops, fish, jumbo shrimp, clam strips and Coleslaw. Did we miss anything? When asked why the well-known

spot has gained such a loyal following, Earl Sparks said, “I’m not sure.” “Honestly,” he continued, “it’s always been a very busy place. Everybody recognizes the name. I think it helps that there’s not a lot of stuff in this town to do. People bring their families up, get some food, get some ice cream, hang out at one of the picnic tables.” Not much to do in West Brookfield? There is Lake Wickaboag, if you’re into recreational water sports. The historic downtown area has

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a common that is worth walking around, if for than to take in the fountains. Not far from the common is YE OLDE TAVERN, more than 200 years old and able to claim hosting presidents George Washington and John Adams. All these years later, the tavern is a popular meeting spot – even if a president hasn’t stopped by lately.

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A campsite in West Brookfield may hold a key to breaking the Molly Bish murder case, a mystery that has gone unsolved for decades. Earlier this summer, a forensic investigator brought on by the family’s private investigator went to the abandoned Old Sawmill campsite in search of a car that may have been buried there. So far, there’s been no announcement on whether the search has panned out. But for the Bish family, who has grappled with this unresolved murder case since Molly went missing in 2000, any lead is a promising one. A few weeks after the search, the family released a heartfelt video directed at the killer, asking “Does June 27, 2000, mean anything to you?” Bish’s body turned up in Palmer three years later, and her death was ruled a homicide. Still, a suspect remains elusive.

ROCK HOUSE RESERVATION West Brookfield’s 135-acre Rock House Reservation is strewn with cliffs and boulders. More than three miles of trails crisscross the land; they are well-maintained and an easy walk. The inner loop trail wraps around Carter Pond and its rocks jutting forth. Surrounding the Rock House are cliffs, boulders and ledges. The Rock House itself is a massive rock enclosure, some 30 feet tall. Local Native Americans utilized the space as a winter camp and today it is a tourist favorite. The reservation is located directly off of Rt. 9.

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Median household income $64,375 Median house value $229,900 Municipal Property Tax Rate $16.06 per $1,000 assessed property value School District: Quaboag Regional Number of Students (2015): 1,400 Dollar spent per student (2015): $12,013 School Budget (2015): $17.79M

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Quiet? Absolutely. Perhaps nowhere is that quiet more appreciated – and more beautifully presented – than at SALEM CROSS INN, 260 West Main St. “We put West Brookfield on the map back in the ’60s,” one of the owners, Bo Salem, said of the restaurant and tavern situated on acres of old farmland. Salem’s father, Henry, bought the sprawling property in the early ’50s, after being convinced by noted historian George Watson to buy it and open it up the public. Before that, the farm was owned and run by the eight generations of the White family, including John White, who built the original house in the early 1700s. Pretty much every component of the restaurant, which Salem’s sister, Nancy, helps run, is from the original period. In addition, one of Salem’s brothers owns a herd of about 250 Black Angus Cows. “We make all our own burgers,” Salem said. On one recent night, the menu featured a beef entree from the cows, along with vegetables grown on the property. Salem Cross Inn is a popular place for large gatherings and weddings, with the picture-perfect scenery forming a near-magical backdrop. It isn’t easy to run, but Salem said the family does its best. “We try to keep up,” he said, “but we still have a lot of the older kinds of food, some of which is coming back.” If you dine at Salem Cross, leave some time to walk around and take in the building and property. Keep that cell phone camera at the ready.

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NORTH BROOKFIELD WAS SETTLED IN 1664 AND INCORPORATED IN 1812. The town has a population of 4,626 as of the 2012 census and the town’s library has stood since 1879. The town is also home to Long View Farm Studios, a recording studio that has recorded musicians such as the Bad Brains, Aerosmith, Death Cab for Cutie, the Rolling Stones and Stevie Wonder.

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Median household income $68,232 Median house value $231,600 Municipal Property Tax Rate $16.53 per $1,000 assessed property value

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WELCOME TO NORTH BROOKFIELD Perhaps the most vibrant part of North Brookfield is smack in the downtown, where VIBRAM pumps out shoe soles for various shoe companies. Many locals still refer to it as the QUABOAG CORPORATION, which at one time manufactured its own shoes. Vibram bought the company and now concentrates solely on the soles. North Brookfield’s downtown isn’t a mecca by any means, but quaint it is. If you arrive via North Brookfield Road off Route 9, you can drive right through in a matter of a minute or two. But if you are interested in seeing more of this rural town, don’t be in such a hurry. You may want to Google Map your way to HANSON FARM, the last remaining working dairy farm in the Brookfields. Sprawled out over 220 acres, the farm boasts 65 dairy cows, and while a truck picks up milk every week to bring to retailers near and far, perhaps the coolest thing at Hanson Farm happens once a year. That’s when farmer David Hanson lets out the cows for the first time each year. They call it Spring Fling. “Around here, it’s happened all the time,” Hanson said one day as he loaded some items onto his old tractor. “Most of the time, the cows have been inside most of the winter. When I got married, my wife thought it was the funniest things she’d ever seen because they’d run around and jump for five minutes, and go out and that’s it. She turned it into an event.” Now, Hanson said, some 150-200 people turn out each year to watch the cows reintroduce themselves to Mother Nature each spring. The farm, conveniently enough, is located on Smith and Hanson Road, so named for the two families who lived at either end. “Every road that went to West Brookfield was West Brookfield Road or Old West Brookfield Road,” Hanson said outside an old barn at the farm that has been in his family since 1912. “When they were naming this road, Smith lived on one end, Hanson lived on the other end and there wasn’t much in between, so they went with that.”

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A fourth-generation farmer, Hanson sells his milk through a co-op, AgriMark, that also owns Cabot Cheese. He is fond of telling folks he owns 1/12th of a percent of the cheese company. He does receive compensation based on how well Cabot Cheese performs as a company, but his bread and butter come from the farm. “It started out as an everything farm like everyone was in the early 1900s,” Hanson said. “They had a little orchard and sold butter and eggs. They grew their own meat, poultry and eggs. Gradually, it just became an all-dairy.” Hanson largely works the farm himself, 24/7, 365 days a year. The cows are milked twice a day. “When I was a kid,” Hanson said, “there was a great big post and beam barn here. We milked what might have been 20 cows. When you grew up on a farm, you worked on a farm. You always had some kind of chore.” Hanson’s cows, he said, are raised on rotational grazing. They eat grass twice a day. Each time, it is in a different spot, to allow the pastures to remain even. Hanson has three children – two sons and a daughter. His wife works in the North Brookfield school system. While none are fully-involved in the farm, you never know, he said. Meanwhile, Hanson does his thing in one of the more bucolic and quiet towns you’ll come across. Just don’t tell him there’s not much going on in North Brookfield. “Depends on what you want to go on,” he laughed. “It’s a relatively quiet town.”

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North Brookfield is an especially quiet town, that’s why, when something eerie starts to happen, it can be even more disturbing. Earlier this month, a baby goat was found with its neck snapped, on the same day as two other dead goats were found in similar fashion in neighboring West Brookfield. The animal, according to a statement issued by police, was a baby Nigerian dwarf goat, and it was discovered inside a fenced area. Police believe the goats are being killed by a human and the killings are completely intentional. So far, police have not made any announcement about a suspect, but they are looking for information. If you have something that may help solve the case, call the North Brookfield Police Department at 508-867-0206. It’s hard to imagine someone with a propensity for killing small goats, but it’s also hard to imagine them getting away with it for much longer.

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POPULATION: 4,735/21.3 SQ. MILES LAKE LASHAWAY East and North Brookfield’s town markers bisect the 293-acre pond. The pond features fishing, hiking and boating and comes from the Native American name meaning “good fishing,” according to Massachusetts Paddler. The pond is part of the Chicopee River Watershed, and Camp Atwater finds its home here.

COW COUNT! Cows Per Capita 120 27 cows per 1,000 residents

Median age: 43.4 Ethnicity (%): 98 White, 1 Black, 1 Hispanic Percent below poverty line: 5.8 Municipal Budget: $18.6 million Highest Paid Employee: $129,113 Marilyn Tencza, superintendent

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WILLIAM MINNS turned 103 Aug. 13 and still lives independently, with assistance from his daughter, Dorothy Revene. “He just was a hard worker,” is how Revene described her father, an only child who started working at the old H.H. Brown Shoe Company in North Brookfield. Minns worked there about 30 years, she said, before working for Quaboag Corporation, the old rubber shop in North Brookfield. “He’s seen a lot of days,” Revene said of her father, who she said has two grandchildren — her kids — and two great-grandchildren.

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EAST BROOKFIELD LIKE NORTH BROOKFIELD, EAST BROOKFIELD WAS SETTLED IN 1664. A few years later, it would become part of Brookfield and in 1920, became its own town. The town’s nickname, “The Baby Town” comes from its status as the state’s youngest city. The town (at the time still a part of Brookfield) was an industrial center during the 1700s, though it is now known as a largely residential community.

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Like many of the small towns west of Worcester, East Brookfield is part of a regional school district. As part of the Spencer-East Brookfield regional school district, it shares many resources and school buildings with the neighboring town. Recently, officials have launched a feasibility study of the town’s place in the school district, looking at the economic benefits of staying in the district, creating its own school district, or partnering with another town to create a new regional district. “We’re not necessarily looking to leave, we’re looking at the viability of all our options,” said Ted Boulay, selectman chairman. The launch of the evaluation has prompted some to feel the town is set on leaving the district, but Boulay said that’s not necessarily the case. “We may very well end up staying here, and that may be the best solution,” he said. He expects the feasibility study to conclude sometime next year.

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• Boots & Britches: The Singing Cowboys (Dream Camper Show & Exhibit) • Josh Landry: Master Chainsaw Carver Between Cattle Barn and Buyers Place • Two-by-Two Zoo • Dinosaur Experience: Walking T-rex

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POPULATION: 2,198/9.9 SQ. MILES East Brookfield’s Oldest Living Resident At 100, FLORENCE MCCRILLIS is the reigning oldest resident of East Brookfield, having reached the century mark in April. Given what she used to tell her son, Paul, it certainly seems remarkable. Never mind that she is older than the town in which she lives. McCrillis was born in 1917. East Brookfield was incorporated in 1920. “She always told me she was only going to live to be 60,” Paul said. “That was quite a few years ago.” Florence McCrillis has seen many changes, her son said. “When she went to grade school, she

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Median age: 43.7 Ethnicity (%): 98 White, 1 Hispanic, 1 Other Percent below poverty line: 5.9

School District: Spencer-E. Brookfield Number of students: 1,394 Dollar spent per student: $12,731 School Budget: $24.26M

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went to Podunk School, and she told me about riding to school on bad days in a horse and buggy over a dirt road. Just think about the changes she has seen.” Interestingly, McCrillis never obtained her license – and never drove. According to her son, McCrillis, the oldest of four siblings, always enjoyed tending her gardens as well as feeding birds in the winter. Although his mother has fallen ill with Alzheimer’s disease, Paul said it is still exciting to know four generations of his family – including McCrillis’s four greatgrandchildren, are living at the same time.

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Tails Wagging for Worcester’s Getting into the swing of First Dog Park things for autism awareness

Day and we’re working on a downtown dog park.” It was hard for those on hand not to crack As the solar eclipse wandered jokes in the newly minted dog park, as the from peak visibility, Worcester dogs themselves didn’t care to wait for the shone its light on something en- speaker’s comments, preferring instead to run, tirely different: the opening of the bark and play. “I just want you to remember one thing,” city’s first dog park, Vernon Hill said district three city councilor George RusDog Park, located at 144 Provisell. “George Russell advocated for this park. dence St., next to the Dennis F. Unless there’s an incident between a big dog Shine Memorial Pool on Monday, and a little dog, then it was Gary Rosen’s Aug. 21. Dog parks, long a disidea.” “All kidding ELIZABETH BROOKS aside,” he added, “thank you for coming out today. It’s for the dogs, but it’s really not for the dogs. It’s for the residents who have dogs and who spend an awful lot of time outside walking their dogs.” Major cities across the United States have seen their numbers of dog parks for years, with 569 off-leash dog parks in the country’s 100 largest cities as of 2010, according to USA Brisco romps around Worcester’s first Dog Park. Today. That marks a 34-percent increase in cussion in the community, have five years, with just a three-percent increase finally arrived, and city officials, in overall parks in that time. “Most progressive cities across the country as well as eager dogs, celebrated have more than one dog park,” said district the occasion. five city councilor Gary Rosen [Rosen is seekThe Vernon Hill Dog Park is the first of ing an at-large seat in the upcoming election]. three dog parks opening this year, with Beaver “We’ll have three and we’ll work on others.” Brook Park and downtown to follow some “We’ve been talking about opening dog time after Labor Day. parks like this, official ones, fenced-in and so “Alright, I guess they’re ready to go here,” on, for at least 20 years,” he added. What we mayor Joe Petty joked as a chorus of barking have here in district three today is something dogs erupted in the park. “This is a great thing that is so wonderful. It’s the culmination of and something we’ve been working on for a the hopes and dreams of so many people.” long time. I know Gary Rosen [city council] Reporter Joshua Lyford can be reached did a good job with the district councilors. at 508-749-3166, ext. 325, or by email at The manager, Rob Antonelli, had identified Jlyford@worcestermagazine.com. Follow Josh 11 different locations for dog parks here in on Twitter @Joshachusetts and on Instagram the city of Worcester. This is the first one. We @Joshualyford. have Beaver Brook opening right after Labor Joshua Lyford

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 2014 numbers, one in 68 children in the United States has been identified as having auBig Swinging Thing tism. While autism presents itself on a spectrum and no two individual cases are exactly the same, the disorder affects communication, social skills and repetitive behaviors. While many steps have been made in identifying and handling autism, much more needs to be learned about the disorder. Which is why Mike Girard’s Big Swinging Thing presents “Worcester Rocks for Autism Speaks” at Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., on Sept. 15.

Alley Horns with Big Swinging Thing, has firsthand experience with autism, a topic that he and the band are happy to help bring awareness to. “I have a son who is 29 years old who was diagnosed at age two,” he said. “We’ve lived it for quite awhile. It’s my way of being able

to contribute back to research and education and awareness in a larger scale. It’s very important. We’re musicians first, but public awareness, we live in that world. “ LeClair said that music is the perfect driver for discussions on topics like autism. “Music is the universal language,” said LeClaire. “You can go to China and play rock and roll or what we do and people get it. It’s like fire. People just understand what it is. Whether it’s rhythmic, harmony, it pulls people together in a good way. You start a ball game with the national anthem, church with a procession, weddings with a song. Music is a part of our lives, our society. That’s the reason. You can have a benefit walk or a cookout; this is what we tend to think of. We can use our craft and our skills.” Mike Girard’s Big Swinging Thing will be playing at Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., on Sept. 15. Tickets are available online at Mechanicshall.org and donations can be made at the same site.

When you think of big band music, AC/ DC, The Animals and Green Day might not be the first three groups that come to mind, but with Big Swinging Thing, putting a big-band twist on rock and roll favorites is what it’s all about. “We have a 20-minute rule,” said lead singer Mike Girard. “If we can’t make a song sound like our own in 20 minutes, we move on to something else. We try to pick songs we like, of course, we’re not working in a factory here and we can do whatever we want. Some songs, some [Rolling] Stones tunes, once you put horns on them, they climb to a different place. AC/DC. Who would have thought to Reporter Joshua Lyford can be reached put 13 horns on that? You realize the power at 508-749-3166, ext. 325, or by email at of the song even more so, and you realize Jlyford@worcestermagazine.com. Follow Josh what a great song it is. You hear it in a new on Twitter @Joshachusetts and on Instagram way.” Steve LeClair, horn leader for The Tornado @Joshualyford. A U G U S T 2 4 , 2 0 1 7 • W O R C E S T E R M A G A Z I N E . C O M 27

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District 1 Worcester City Council Candidates Night

Taylor Sheridan has a thing for open spaces and closed communities — and the ways violence can insult both of them. The screenwriter brought us into the world of an idealistic FBI agent battling the drug trade along the lonely U.S.-Mexico border in “Sicario,” and employed the parched desolation of West Texas as a character unto itself in “Hell or High Water,” the story of two brothers who rob banks to ward off the foreclosure of the family ranch.

Worcester Magazine, in partnership with The Willows at Worcester, 101 Barry Road, presents A Night With the Candidates for District 1 City Council. Reporter Bill Shaner and District 1 City Councilor Tony Economou, who is not seeking re-election this year, will pose questions to candidates for the important role of District 1 councilor in Worcester. Candidates include Bill Coleman, Ed Moynihan, Gerardo Schiano and Sean Rose. The candidates night comes ahead of the Sept. 12 election primary for City Council districts 1 and 5, and serves as a chance for residents of The Willows community and others to learn more about the candidates before heading to the polls. The General Election is Nov. 7.

WHAT: A Night With the Candidates for District 1 City Council WHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 29, 7:30-8:30 p.m. WHERE: The Willows at Worcester, 101 Barry Road Seating is limited, with preference afforded to residents of The Willows. For more information, email wshaner@worcestermag.com or tonyeconomou@msn.com 28

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In “Wind River,” which Sheridan also directs, the vast Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming is the bleak, beautiful setting for a terrible crime. The film opens with a terrified teenage girl sprinting barefoot through the snow at night. She collapses, the extreme cold causing a fatal hemorrhage in her lungs. We later learn she’d been beaten and raped. Solving her murder will rely on an unlikely partnership between Jane Banner (Elizabeth

Olsen), an FBI agent called in to investigate, and Cory Lambert (Jeremy Renner), a local rancher and tracker whose specialty is killing the coyotes and cougars that threaten the local livestock. Jane has arrived via the department’s Las Vegas office, and doesn’t even own boots. It’s Cory’s job not only to hunt the suspect, but to guide Jane through physical and social terrain she can’t understand. Jane is “Wind River’s” version of Clarice Starling, the inexperienced but increasingly competent agent Jodie Foster embodied in “The Silence of the Lambs.” In this muscular, unforgiving setting, she is an outlier — diminutive and tin-eared to the moody rhythms of the place. Cory is far more than objective participant — his own daughter had been murdered young, an incident that still haunts him. Now divorced, he treasures time with his son, and shuffles through a polite non-relationship with his ex. The film is thinly plotted. Most of the case hinges on Cory’s ability to spot snowmobile tracks nobody else apparently can see, and will conclude in a firefight whose outcome heavily depends on his sniping abilities. The Native American presence falls mostly to the fringes: the victim, the victim’s parents (including a very good Gil Birmingham as the suffering father), some local thugs with meth habits, and the seen-it-all sheriff (Graham Greene), who is scarcely shocked that the FBI would send a rookie agent to the reservation. Renner, with that catcher’s mitt face of his, looks weary and battered as Cory. He’s excellent here, never more so than when he counsels the staggered father about how to grieve a lost child and still retain purpose in life. Olsen is flatter, but she gets less to work with; her character is solely reactive to circumstances careening out of her control. Sheridan puts wonderful dialogue in his actors’ mouths, though he gets carried away. Cory can’t seem to utter a line not weighted with the Wisdom For the Ages, turning him into a high plains poet. When Jane asks for reinforcements, he intones, “This isn’t the land of backup, Jane. This is the land of on-your-own.” (This, following his earlier assertion: “Luck doesn’t live out here; luck lives in the city.” I think she gets it.) “Wind River” works better as a spare character study than as police procedural, an exploration of complex human geography. The film succeeds as an evocative addition to Sheridan’s series of frontier stories.

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The value of Volturno Sandra Rain Shrewsbury Street has always served as a nerve center for Worcester’s restaurant scene, offering a walkable expanse of dining options to draw locals and visitors alike. Volturno and its neighbors (Wormtown Brewery and soon-to-be simjang – in the space formerly occupied by Sweet) have introduced added relevance to the city’s historic “restaurant row.” Volturno’s promise of two-for-one pizzas on Mondays and Tuesdays ensures a lively episode, even early in the week. I visited for lunch with a friend on a recent Tuesday afternoon. The restaurant is an old Buick dealership – a vast space broken up by a picturesque marble-topped bar at the center of the dining room, adorned at the far end with uniform tap handles. High tables and long, low tables populate the floor, offering a rustic aesthetic to suit the gargantuan, wood-burning pizza ovens in the rear of the restaurant. Singular bulbs hang from the

ceiling, showering the space and extending the natural light of their sunny patio. TVs jut out at every angle from the bar, the only reminder of the world outside. From our quiet seats at the bar, we watched the pizzoli at work as he effortlessly pulled pies from the 900-degree oven with pride. A gentleman sporting a serious-looking camera stood above him, snapping photos of his creation. Our bartender mixed us up a light cocktail served in a flute, called “Imagine” ($10 a piece). The drinks included Privateer Rum (from Boston), pineapple juice, fresh-squeezed orange juice, a splash of Prosecco and a dash of blue curacao. Volturno’s bar staff embraced the art of the cocktail, paying careful mind to equipment and ingredients all along. Our bartender didn’t charge me for sparkling water, which I always think is a nice touch. We ordered Bruschetta ($8) and Polpo ($14) to start; both arrived swiftly along with side plates and linen napkins. The Bruschetta’s grilled bread boasted the same scorchedcrust characteristic of Neapolitan pizza. It was topped with baked soppressata, a dry Italian salami, along with chickpea spread and freshly chopped salsa verde. Each bite gave way to layers of mystifying simplicity,

In the NEWs ... Come check out a genuine bit of old-fashioned America, just restored! The Joseph family has reopened its family’s 1960’s car hop (“The Robin Hood”) as “Joe’s Drive-In Restaurant,” breathing life back into the little corner of Americana created 50+ years ago by Hanna Joseph (or “Joe” as many called him). It sits next to the Leicester Drive-In Theatre which Joe also built, celebrating its 50th Anniversary! Americana was more than just a trend or genre to Joe who loved America so much. It embodied the enthusiasm and appreciation he had for life and all that America offered everyone. The car hop was the beginning of many happy endeavors he embraced as fortune in and of itself: “America, the land of opportunity.” Although he passed just weeks before the re-opening, Hanna Joe is an inseparable part of it all, attested to by the endless stories and memories coming across the counter. Come out for a juicy Joe’s Burger and some hand-battered onion rings or fish ‘n chips, served over the indoor counter or through the original walkup window! Round things out with a thick, delicious shake, cone or sundae (featuring Richardson’s *premium* hard packed ice cream and home-made whipped cream), and enjoy under a cheery yellow umbrella. See you soon! Interested in being featured “In the NEWs?” Contact Kathy Real-Benoit at 508-749-3166 or kreal@worcestermagazine.com

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enhanced by a luxurious drizzle of quality olive oil. The Polpo offered greater complexity with equal satisfaction. Morsels of Spanish King Octopus and crispy fingerling potatoes sat in a pool of Aleppo lemon pepper aioli, topped with fennel and fresh herbs. The most important thing about Octopus for me is the consistency, and Volturno’s Polpo marked the perfect level of firmness while still maintaining a delicate chew. Ordering pizza on a Monday or Tuesday is a near-requirement for guests of Volturno, given the unbelievable value of a two-for-one deal at one of Worcester’s highend restaurants. We ordered the Capocolla ($18) and the Vongole (-$17 on account of the promotion.) Both pies had been constructed with carefully kneaded wheat flour dough, hand-formed and creatively topped. The Capocolla included dry cured pork, Calabrian caponata paste, fresh mozzarella, local honey, and crunchy hazelnuts. Our palates are prearranged to desire a variety of tastes, and they respond particularly kindly to the combination of salty and sweet. The Vongole featured littleneck clams (‘tis the season),

smoked prosciutto, mozzarella, ricotta, garlic and a jolt of lemon. I would have been satisfied with straight clams; the prosciutto felt a tad extra, but it’s safe to say Volturno loves its cured meats for a reason. Volturno exuded class and comfort for the duration of our visit. Their pizza has the mark of a great Neapolitan-style pie, including the characteristic floppiness and charred crusts that make them taste better in the dining room than they do the next day. At Volturno, I suggest you order at least one pie per person and eat them on the premises. Repeat every Monday and Tuesday, if you dare. Our total came to $64.20.

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Toast the Coast

Niche Hospitality’s Test Kitchen will focus on the plenty of New England’s shoreline at a cocktail-style dinner on Friday, August 25th. The menu will include Stuffed Cherrystone Clams, Johnnycakes with Peekytoe Crab, Grilled Top Split Buns with Lobster Salad and Red Snapper Hot Dogs, Harvard Beet Salad, Clam Fritters and Baked Beans, Seared Atlantic Cod, American Chop Suey, Boston Cream Pie, Hoodsie Cups, and Toasted Fluffernutter Bites. Tickets are $85.

Graffiti in its Innocence

Before there were legal forums for public art, like Pow! Wow! Worcester, graffiti reigned. On Tuesday, August 29th, Mass Humanities will present a public screening of “Wall Writers: Graffiti in its Innocence” followed by a discussion featuring two of the graffiti pioneers who ushered in the largest art movement of the Twentieth SARAH CONNELL

years working in the fields of engineering and science before purchasing a farm in 2013. Agronomy Farm Vineyard just launched their tasting room this summer. The O’Connors explain, “Agronomy is the science and technology of producing and using plants for food. Our goal is to make high quality wines using hybrid grape varietals that grow well in our challenging northeastern climate. We also make maple syrup from the maple trees surrounding our vineyard. For 2017, we’re opening our winery on Sundays from 11-5 for tastings. We love introducing people to new wines and hope everyone can come out and visit us sometime!”

Kindness Rocks

Last year, a team of customers and staff members from Armsby Abbey raised over $14,000 for the UMASS Cancer Walk & Run to support ongoing research and clinical trials. This year, Armsby Abbey’s team hopes to top that. They are kicking off their campaign with a Kindness Rocks event at The Dive Bar’s beer garden on August 24th at 6 p.m. Attendees will adorn rocks with their favorite inspirational quotes, which will be strategically placed downtown for community members to find and share. All supplies will be provided by Armsby Abbey; all you need to do is show up.

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John Rinaldo of The Muse has joined in the Pow!Wow! Creative Cocktail Challenge this week, inspired by Fanakapan’s ‘Smiley Face’ mural. Century. The film coincides with Worcester’s need for public dialogue about the murals that will overtake our deindustrialized city during this year’s Pow! Wow! festival and leave a lasting impact long after the international artists depart. Hear from the grandfathers of graffiti: John “Crash” Matos and Kool Klepto Kidd as well as producer Caleb Neelon; the event will be moderated by Dr. Ramon Borges-Mendez. The screening begins at 5 p.m. in Jefferson 320 at Clark University; the discussion will follow at 6:30 p.m. The community is encouraged to drop by for any or all of this free event.

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A vineyard has opened up shop just 17 miles northwest of Worcester in the sleepy town of Oakham. Marissa and Cory O’Connor spent fifteen

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Hot Dog Safari participant my personal Molly O’Connor and Sarah Connell display their favorite stop on the completed score cards. epic tourde-dog was Best in Show of Grafton, the official winner was Sully’s Dog Shack where I enjoyed an All American Dog featuring bacon, American cheese, and apple pie filling. My fellow participants and I spent the afternoon scoring six signature hot dogs in regards to bun, presentation, topping, and value.

Brew Free or Die

Wormtown Brewery will open a second brewery and taproom in Keene, New Hampshire. Co-founder and Master Brewer Ben Roesch is excited to establish a dedicated barrel room, allowing him to grow a more consistent sour program. New Hampshire has built up a respectable beer roster including Stoneface, Deciduous, and of course, Smuttynose. Wormtown will make a welcome addition to the crafty lineup.

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Josh Briggs Live Music Acoustic on the Deck. 9-11 a.m., 5-7 p.m., 7 p.m.-9 p.m., 7 p.m.-9 p.m., 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420 or jjsnorthboro.com Out to Lunch-Bringin’ It Old School. It’s a band. It’s a show. Take a ride through the defining sounds of two of the most influential, and hilarious, decades in rock music. From AM Gold, classic rock and disco to synth pop, big hair rock and dance, Boombox: the ‘70s and ‘80s Experience takes you back. Look out for activities hosted by these local organizations: WCCA TV 194 “The People’s Channel” 90.5 WICN MassHousing Worcester Regional Transit Authority CENTRO Worcester Public Library with Lilly Book Mobile, bring your library card to pick some summer scholastics! City of Worcester Crocodile River Music Grab a bite from one of these delicious vendors: The Dogfather Talytas Café, Mexican & Salvadorean cuisine. Big T’s Jerky House & BBQ Food Truck Teddy’s LunchBox Minuteman Kettle Corn Figs & Pigs The Vegan Nest One Love Cafe And pick up some local produce and crafts from our local vendors: Sweetwater Farm Regional Environmental Council (REC) Schultz Farm Stillman Quality Meats Sweetwater Farm Sweet Pumpkins Farm Black Seed Farmers Market Maria Eke Handicrafts Free Admission. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Worcester Common Oval, 455 Main St. 508-929-0777 or worcesterma.gov 2017 Music Series Presents Dale LePage & The Manhattans. Memorable summer evenings begin at CERES. Join us for world-class performances by the ever-popular Dale LePage & The Manhattans as you relax on our manicured outdoor patio. Enjoy refreshing signature cocktails, al fresco dining, and savory appetizers, entrees, and desserts. 6-9 p.m. CERES Bistro at Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St. 508-754-2000. Dan Kirouac. Dan has been part of the regional music scene for thirty years. When not busy with the tribute band Beatles For Sale, his solo performances showcase vocals accompanied by a six-string acoustic guitar or on the grand piano. From the one-hit wonders to the lost classics, from the 1960s to today, every show is a different experience, drawing from almost 500 contemporary and oldie songs. More information at dankirouac.com. Free. 6-8 p.m. Tavern on the Common, 249 Main St., Rutland. 508-886-4600. Open Mic Night/Local Musicians Showcase at KBC Brewery Every 3rd Thursday! To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) Network * Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty different musicians regularly support my open mic nights all are friendly and supportive -- and many are: * Former or currently signed recording artists * Award-winning pro’s or semi-pro’s * Regularly gigging paid-performers * Published songwriters * Recording studio owner/operators * Combinations of any and/or all of the above. To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free! 6-9 p.m. Kretschmann Brewing Co (KBC Brewing) - Brewery and Beer Garden, 9 Frederick St., Webster. P.E. James at the Grill on the Hill! Come out and enjoy a dinner and/or an adult beverage while listening to your favorite acoustic rock classics from the 50s, 60s, and 70s! P.E. James performs on the patio (weather permitting!) with the best sunset view of Worcester every Thursday and Saturday night from the clubhouse at the Green Hill Golf Course. Just off Belmont Street, past the new Technical High School. Free! 6-8:30 p.m. Grill on the Hill at Green Hill Golf Course, Skyline Drive. pejamesmusic.com Jazzed Up featuring vocalist/pianist Mauro DePasquale. World Class Jazz by the areas finest. If you like Sinatra, Buble’, Connick Jr, Bennett, you will love Jazzed Up! No Cover. 6:30-9:30 p.m. The Uxlocale, 510 Hartford Ave., West Uxbridge, Brookfield. Open Mic Most Thursdays @ Barbers North. To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host

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Davina & the Vagabonds. Davina & the Vagabonds offer “a modern take on old-time blues and jazz.” They’ve created a stir on the national music scene with their high-energy live shows, level A musicianship, sharp-dressed professionalism and commanding stage presence. With influences ranging from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits, the band is converting audiences one show at a time, from Vancouver to Miami and across Europe. $24 advance; $28 day of show. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets. bullrunrestaurant.com Brian Twohey. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Quinn’s Irish Pub, 715 West Boylston St. 508-459-2025. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900.

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Open Mic Night With David Bazin. Acoustic Style, bring your acoustic instrument down and or sing and share your talent! No Cover. 8-11 p.m. Belfont Hotel, 11 South Main St., Millbury. 508-917-8128. Sam James Performs at Loft, Thurs at 8. 8-11:59 p.m. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177. Audio Wasabi. 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Peter HIFI Ward & electric blues. Peter Ward, Bob Berry, and George Dellomo play the blues with a dollop of classic country music. No cover. 8:30-10:30 p.m. Dunny’s Tavern, 291 East Main St., East Brookfield.

Jim Devlin. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Karaoke. DJ Nancy, of Star Sound Entertainment. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385. Latin Night with Shawn and Henry. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. MB Lounge, 40 Grafton St. 508-799-4521 or mblounge.com Padavano’s Idol Karaoke Contest with Matty J! $500 Cash Prize. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. DJ Cuzn Kev. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Whiskey on Water, 97 Water St. Queens of Seduction. Join the Queens as they take on the role of seduction! Hosted by: Victoria Queen With the Queens cast: DaishaDore Famouz Brandy Shimmér Kandi Dishe Kelly Square Leenah Marie Nikita Le Femme Photos provided by: Ross Kavanagh Photography Music provided by: Divas Entertainment Group/Nikita Le Femme 21 + / Doors

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Sean steamy to smoking hot, Singleton is a fresh, electrifying bluesman Fullerton specializes in Acoustic Blues, Rock, Folk, Memphis Soul and bursting at the seams with talent. Singleton’s Alligator debut, “Refuse To Fingerstyle Guitar using a wide variety of guitars, harmonicas, guitar looping, vocal harmony technology, Bose and UltraSound sound systems. Lose,” features a scintillating guitar attack and lyrically startling original songs all sung with a natural storyteller’s voice. Produced by Singleton Sean performs solo for many venues and events throughout New England year-round. Dinner, Drinks, Music and Fun. 4-7 p.m. British Beer along with Alligator Records president Bruce Iglauer and recorded at PM Music in Memphis, the album is an impossible-to-ignore first step Company (BBC), 280 Franklin Village Drive, Franklin. 508-440-5190 or onto the world stage. With songs telling real life, streetwise (sometimes seanfullertonmusic.net funny) stories brimming with surprising images, pop culture references, Dana Lewis Live and Well! Enjoy a cool beverage on a summer infectious rhythms and unexpected musical twists, Refuse To Lose evening out on the deck at “Worcester’s Best Kept Secret” Great New unleashes a new wave of blues for a new generation of fans. “Stinging Menu, Full Bar, Gorgeous vistas, Spectacular Sunsets and me playing blues guitar and potent, original songs herald the emergence of a major Live, acoustic Music from the 50’s to the 80’s. “The Sound Track of your new talent.” - USA Today “Jarekus Singleton is an exciting new young Youth” Grill on the Hill, 1929 Skyline Drive, off Belmont Street at Green Hill Park. No cover, Be there! (Weather permitting) Free! 5:30-7:30 p.m. blues guitarist with melody, hooks, swagger and a strong, original voice. His lyrics are modern, personal, acutely poetic and deeply mature.” Grill on the Hill, 1929 Skyline Drive. 508-854-1704 or find them on Washington Post “Jarekus Singleton is destined to be the next big name Facebook. in the blues world.” - Blues & Rhythm Magazine “High-energy, rockThank Friday it’s Nat 5:30pm to 7:30pm; then Brooks tinged and tougha winning blend of modern-day blues and emotionally Milgate 9pm. No Cover. 5:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, intense soul with melodic, hot-toned lead guitar, funk-seasoned rhythms 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. and hip-hop flavored lyrics. Singleton creates unpredictable and Jumpin’ Juba: Blues, Roots-Rock at Sturbridge Host challenging music that sounds both firmly rooted in blues tradition and Hotel. Outdoor patio concert, inside the hotel if rain.. Jumpin’ Juba fearlessly dedicated to breaking boundaries and blazing new paths.” mixes blues and roots-y rock styles from Memphis, Chicago, and New Living Blues The Bull Run is a full-service, farm-to-table restaurant in Orleans. Great piano and guitar! Originals and covers. More at stevehurl. a pre-revolutionary tavern, located about 35 miles NW of Boston, with com and reverbnation.com/jumpinjuba no cover. 6-10 p.m. Oxhead plenty of free parking and rustic, old-world charm. $18 advance; $22 Tavern, 366 Main St., Sturbridge. 508-347-7393 or stevehurl.com day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle, 215 Great Road, Bill McCarthy Every Friday at Barbers Crossing North. Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com Now catch Bill McCarthy playing his heart out every Friday at Barbers Jay Graham Performs at Loft, Friday at 8. 8-11 p.m. Loft 266 North (Sterling, MA) @6:30pm Visit: BillMcCarthyMusic.com for info. Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177. Free! 6:30-9:30 p.m. Barbers Crossing (North), 175 Leominster Road, JCDC. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. Sterling. 978-422-8438. Jazzed Up Trio. Free. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Basil n’ Spice, Thai Cuisine, 299 978-534-5900. Ken Macy. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Happy Jack’s, 785 North Main St., Shrewsbury S. 774-317-9986 or basilnspice.com Leominster. 978-466-3433. FM Live. 7-10 p.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044. Jim Perry. If you want to rock and roll with us Friday night, we will be Live Music. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 having the one and only Jim Perry playing for us. An amazing guitar and Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. Live Music. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Blacksheep Tavern, 261 Leominster piano player will keep you moving in your chair throughout the night! Road, Sterling. 978-422-0255. Come catch some of the best live music around, and grab a bite to eat Lizzy Marquis. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Quinn’s Irish Pub, 715 West Boylston St. and a few drinks with friends! N/A. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 508-459-2025. Bar / Lounge, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. Ricky Booth. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The GazBar Sports Grill, 1045 Central St., Amanda Cote. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. South Side Grille & Margarita Factory, Leominster. 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978-632-1057. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Flip Flops, Karaoke. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Foodworks, Route 20. 508-752-0938. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., 680 Main St., Holden. Guiliano D’Orazio. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

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Auntie Trainwreck’s End of Summer Bash. Join your favorite Auntie as we return to rock Greendale’s Pub on Friday, August 25th, 2017! Head to the North side of the city to rip up the dance floor with Auntie Trainwreck as we play our last show before Labor Day weekend and celebrate the end of a fantastic summer. We’ll play all the best Classic Rock, Blues, Alternative and Party favorites, and maybe some brand new songs you have not heard from us before. Nick and Reema will be behind the bar, ready to serve you your favorite drink as you dance the night away. Come out and have some fun and let Kenny know how much you love Greendale’s Pub and Auntie Trainwreck- see you there! $5 cover, 21+, music starts around 9 pm! $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350 or find them on Facebook. Every Friday - Original Rock Bands. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-439-9314. Guest and House DJ’S. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. MB Lounge, 40 Grafton St. 508-799-4521 or mblounge.com Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978345-5051. Karaoke Fridays at Three G’s Sportsbar. Join Magic Mike Entertainment every Friday night for Karaoke! Free! 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Three G’s Sports Bar, 152 Millbury St. magicmikeentertainment.com Karaoke with DJ Bruce. Free. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Meiji Asian Cuisine, 24 Leicester St., North Oxford. 508-731-0120. Official Opening After Party. Save the date for the Official Opening After Party presented by Sold Magazine and Electric Haze with live music and a DJ, dancing, art and more! Tag your friends and get ready to party. More details to follow! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508799-0629 or find them on Facebook. Stubby Philips & The Flatheads. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. 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 DJ TecThreat. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Whiskey on Water, 97 Water St. DJs. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044. DJ 21+Canal. Live Dj pushing out all the latest hits for you’re listening and dancing pleasure! N/A. 10:30 p.m.-1:40 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. DJ Joe T Performs at Loft at 11. 11-11:59 p.m. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177. Safe House Radio Show. This is a live radio broadcast with 2 living DJs hoping to drag you out of your lonely IPods and phone apps to hear the local & national metal, thrash, screamo, punk and alternative you wont hear on mainstream radio. Tune into WCUW 91.3FM in the Worcester and surrounding areas. Or stream live on wcuw.org (hit the listen live button in the upper left corner of screen) Join your DJs Summi and Momma Bear for an hour of metal, thrash, screamo, punk & alternative. You’re not alone in your digital world. Were out here live! Call in to let us know your listening @ (508)753-2284 after 11pm. Hope you tune in to hear local and national metal and more! 91.3fm or wcuw.org It’s your community radio! So enjoy it already! Sheesh! 11 p.m.-midnight WCUW Studios, 910 Main St. 508-753-2284 or find them on Facebook.

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Wildflower. Wildflower returns to Homefield Brewing for a night of jazz to dance to. Melding the rhythms of South America and Africa with sounds of contemporary jazz, it’s hard not to groove to the music. Come for the beers and stay for the music. Features Martin Gohary on piano, Evan MacLeod on electric bass, Al Nawrocki on drums and Paul Sullivan on electric guitar. Homefield Brewing, 3 Arnold Road, Fiskdale. 774-2426365 or martingohary.com Josh Briggs Live Music Acoustic on the Deck. 9-11 a.m., 5-7 p.m., 7 p.m.-9 p.m., 7 p.m.-9 p.m., 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420 or jjsnorthboro.com Art + Market with Dick’s Market Garden. Your produce needs are covered this summer with our perennial favorite, Dick’s Market Garden. Starting this year in early June with strawberries, peas, greens, and early vegetables, the Market Garden then transitions to the cool

weather flowers, apples, and gourds towards the fall. All of the items sold are locally grown (Lunenburg, MA). Enjoy the museum galleries before or after your market visit! Market runs Saturdays, June 17, 2017 - October 21, 2017, and does not operate during anticipated lightning. Visiting market is free! 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, Salisbury Parking Lot, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406.

and dance-pop into a genre that everyone will love. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877 or find them on Facebook. Karaoke-DJ Fenton with Music and Dancing. A jewel in the fashionable Canal District sandwiched between Harding and Water St @ Kelly Square in Worcester, MA...A great fun, and exciting social gathering that allows you to be relaxed, sing your heart out or just sing along with those who love to take the mic and belt one out. Also, enjoy warm, efficient servers who will get to know your name and have your Be busy as a be on Bee Weekend Saturday-Sunday, drink request before you ask for it. Take a tour of political memory lane Aug. 26-27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tower Hill Botanic Garden, of photos, bumper stickers and artifacts that line the wall...if walls could 11 French Drive, Boylston. Enjoy exhibits, games and much speak! But proprietor Guy Glodis states...leave the politics at the door and more. For more information, visit towherhillbg.org or email come in enjoy an evening of friends, music and cocktails or beer. Drinks thbg@towerhillbg.org. are also very reasonable...a top shelf straight up martini is priced way under $10...other places have them over $10..Shaken not Stirred! Free. P.E. James at the Grill on the Hill! Come out and enjoy a dinner 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Ballot Box, 11-17 Kelly Square. 774-243-1606 or find and/or an adult beverage while listening to your favorite acoustic rock them on Facebook. classics from the 50s, 60s, and 70s! P.E. James performs on the patio Lost Artifacts. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. (weather permitting!) with the best sunset view of Worcester every 978-345-5051. Thursday and Saturday night from the clubhouse at the Green Hill Golf Silverbacks. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. Course. Just off Belmont Street, past the new Technical High School. 508-853-1350. Free! 6-8:30 p.m. Grill on the Hill at Green Hill Golf Course, Skyline Drive. Hot Letter. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury pejamesmusic.com St. 774-823-3022. Dana Lewis Live! Every Saturday night. Live, acoustic music, Family Lavender Restaurant Karaoke. Join Magic Mike Entertainment food, Full Bar, Lottery and Me! Playing the Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s. DJ’s for Karaoke Night every Friday & Saturday Night! Free. 9:30 “The Sound Track of your Youth” No Cover. Be There! Free! 7-10 p.m. p.m.-1 a.m. Lavender Restaurant, 519 Boston Post Road, Sudbury. Nancy’s Quaker Tavern, 466 Quaker Hgwy (Route146a), Uxbridge. 508magicmikeentertainment.com 779-0901 or find them on Facebook. DJ TecThreat. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Whiskey on Water, 97 Water St. Junkyard Heartstrings. Junkyard Heartstrings is an acoustic duo DJs. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044. cover band who perform songs from the 60s to the present in a variety of DJ 21+Canal. Live Dj pushing out all the latest hits for you’re listening genres. Playing the songs that everyone knows and loves. N/A. 7-10 p.m. and dancing pleasure! N/A. 10:30 p.m.-1:40 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Canal Restaurant & Bar, Bar / Lounge, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. The Leftovers. Comprised of members from various bands, forming DJ Joe T Performs at Loft at 11. 11-11:59 p.m. Loft 266 Bar & into one Great band. The Leftovers are anything But warmed over! $5 Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177. donation. 7:30-10 p.m. !Cafe con Dios!, Main Room, 22 Faith Ave., Auburn. 508-579-6722. Save the date for the Official Opening After Party Amanda Cote. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Happy Jack’s, 785 North Main St., Friday, Aug. 25, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St., Leominster. 978-466-3433. Worcester presented by Sold Magazine and Electric Haze, with Captain & Salls Orchestra. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The GazBar Sports Grill, live music and a DJ, dancing, art and more. For more information, 1045 Central St., Leominster. find the event page on Facebook or email vicky.electrichaze@ Carl Ayotte. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. South Side Grille & Margarita Factory, 242 gmail.com. West Broadway, Gardner. 978-632-1057. Dave Mack Performs at Loft, Saturday at 8. 8-11 p.m. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177. >Sunday 27 Foolish U - Classic Rock and Roll Hits. Come enjoy one of Dan Kirouac: Memories of the ‘50s and ‘60s. Enjoy the last days of summer with some outdoor music. Foolish U will be “Memories of the 50’s and 60’s” with the acoustic music of Dan Kirouac. performing some of your very favorite Classic Rock n Roll hits Lakeside. Part of the regional music scene for thirty years, Dan has been delivering Come grab a picnic table, a cold beverage and sing along All Welcome the best in mainstream and contemporary adult rock and pop from - No cover 8-11 p.m. U.S Marine Club- Marine Corps League Worcester the 1950’s to current. Free and Open to the Public. 2-3 p.m. Briarwood Detachment, 181 Lake Ave. 508-612-5639. Continuing Care Retirement Community: Birches Auditorium, 65 James Keyes. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., Briarwood Circle. 508-852-9007. West Boylston. 774-261-8585. George Crotty Trio Concert. Crossover cellist integrating elements Live Music. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 from Eastern, Celtic and Jazz traditions. Space is limited, pre-registration Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. required. Member $7, Non-member $18, per person, including Live Music. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Blacksheep Tavern, 261 Leominster admission. 2-3 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. Road, Sterling. 978-422-0255. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.thankyou4caring.org Scott Babineau. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Tui Sutherland and Wings of Fire. Tui will be signing Darkness of Leominster. 978-534-5900. Dragons, the newest release in her acclaimed wings of fire fantasy series Tim Pacific. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Quinn’s Irish Pub, 715 West Boylston St. for middle readers and young teens. Copies of Darkness of Dragons and 508-459-2025. the previous titles in the series are currently in stock and can be ordered Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., directly from us, discounted from cover price. You can purchase copies Gardner. 978-669-0122. Bonnie Jean & The Hot Stuff. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar of any of Tui’s titles from us in advance of the event to pick up in person at the event to be certain of the copies you want. In the case of wanting and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Doctor Robert. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. a signature when unable to attend, a note can be left for personalization on pre-paid books, and mail order service is available if desired. Please 508-459-9035. call for more information. We expect space to be limited and request you Guest and House DJ’S. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. MB Lounge, 40 Grafton St. purchase your copies with us either before or during the event, so please 508-799-4521 or mblounge.com RSVP as soon as possible. We appreciate your understanding and your Justin Dearborn. Justin Dearborn...Beatniks welcomes local Pop patronage. Free! 2-4 p.m. Annie’s Book Stop, 65 James St. 508-796Artist Justin Dearborn to our stage. Get ready to party and dance as 5613 or find them on Facebook. Justin energizes the room. Justin’s music fuses elements of electropop

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Sunday Funday with Eruption - A tribute to the mighty Van Halen. This is our last Sunday Funday of the summer! We will be cooking out, and serving ice cold beverages while rocking the docks to Eruption The area’s best Van Halen Cover Band Outdoor bar - and plenty of bartenders will be pouring so no lines, no waiting and again, no cover all welcome. 3-6 p.m. U.S Marine Club- Marine Corps League Worcester Detachment, 181 Lake Ave. 508-612-5639. Giuliano D’Orazio - Solo Acoustic. 5-8 p.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. Open Mic Sundays @ Park Grill & Spirits. 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 paidperformers * Published songwriters * Recording studio owner/operators * Combinations of any and/or all of the above. To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free! 6-9 p.m. Park Grill and Spirits, 257 Park Ave. Brett Brumby. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Quinn’s Irish Pub, 715 West Boylston St. 508-459-2025. Andy Cummings. No Cover. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Karaoke. DJ Nancy, of Star Sound Entertainment. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-7988385. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978345-5051. Karaoke with DJ Soup. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Whiskey on Water, 97 Water St.

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Blue Mondays - Live Blues. 7-11 p.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Karaoke. DJ Nancy, of Star Sound Entertainment. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-7988385.

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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. DJ Nancy, of Star Sound Entertainment. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385.

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Fisher Museum Harvard Forest, 324 N. Main St., Petersham. 978-724-3302 or harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu ADC Performance Center (@ The Artist Development Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900 or adcmusic.com Monday, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Karaoke. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798- Anna Maria College, 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton. 508-849-3300 or Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org 8385. annamaria.edu Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 Karaoke with DJ Bruce. Free. 9 p.m.-midnight Antonio’s Pizza by ArtsWorcester, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, closed Thursday the Slice, 268 Chandler St., Worcester, MA. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: - Saturday. Admission: Free. 781 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-345-1157 or Sean Fullerton and his Mad Loops Laboratory. Sean Free. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org fitchburghistoricalsociety.org Fullerton specializes in Acoustic Blues, Rock, Folk, Memphis Soul and Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour $7-10 for tea. Fitchburg State University: Hammond Hall, 160 Pearl St., Fingerstyle Guitar using a wide variety of guitars, harmonicas, guitar 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or asawaters.org Fitchburg. fitchburgstate.edu looping, vocal harmony technology, Bose and UltraSound sound systems. Assumption College: Emmanuel d’Alzon Library, 500 Framed in Tatnuck, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to Sean performs solo for many venues and events throughout New Salisbury St. 508-767-7272 or assumption.edu 6 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 1099 Pleasant St. England year-round. Dinner, Drinks, Music and Fun. 9 p.m.-midnight Booklovers’ Gourmet, The Art of the Sunflower, Through Aug. 31. 508-770-1270 or framedintatnuck.com Cabby Shack Restaurant, 30 Town Wharf, Plymouth. 508-746-5354 or Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-456seanfullertonmusic.net 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or 3924 or fruitlands.org bookloversgourmet.com Gallery of African Art, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 >Wednesday 30 p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to The Motown Jukebox. Join “Motown Tom” Ingrassia--Worcester’s The Friday Farmers Market continues on Worcester 5:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Donations very own Agent Double-O Soul--every Wednesday morning from 9 am to Common Oval, 455 Main St., Worcester, through Sept. 29. accepted. 62 High St., Clinton. 978-265-4345 or 978-598-5000x12 or noon for The Motown Jukebox on WCUW 91.3FM for 3 hours of Motown Catch it Friday, Aug. 25, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Choose from fruits, galleryofafricanart.org music and the stories behind the hits. “Motown Tom” is a Motown veggies, herbs, meats, eggs and more. For more information, visit Highland Artist Group, 113 Highland St. highlandartistgroup.com historian and author. His current book--Reflections Of A Love Supreme: worcesterma.gov or email specialevents@worcesterma.gov. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Motown Through The Eyes Of Fans was named the Best Music Book of Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, 2016 by the National Indie Excellence Awards. “Motown Tom” has twice closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 414 Massasoit been named Best Radio Personality in local media polls. WCUW streams Road. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org live online at wcuw.org. 9 a.m.-noon WCUW 91.3 FM - Worcester’s Museum of Russian Icons, Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Community Radio Station, 910 Main St. 508-753-1012 or wcuw.org closed Monday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 5-7:30 p.m. Sunset Tiki Saturday. Admission: Adults $10; Seniors (59 +), $7; Students, $5; Bar, 79 Powers Road, Westford. 978-692-5700. Children 3-17, $5; Children <3, free. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598Open Mic Wednesdays at CJ’s Steak Loft in 5000 or 978-598-5000 or museumofrussianicons.org Northborough. To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill Old Sturbridge Village, Cabinet Making in Early 19th Century New McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Bill McCarthy (originator of the England, Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Dec. 31; Make No Little Plans, Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec. 31. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) Network * Collaborate * Learn. closed Monday - Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday. Over sixty different musicians regularly support my open mic nights all Admission: $28 Adults, $26 Seniors (55+), $14 Youths (4-17), free for are friendly and supportive -- and many are: * Former or currently signed Children 3 & Under, $14 College Students with valid college ID. 1 Old recording artists * Award-winning pro’s or semi-pro’s * Regularly gigging Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-347-3362 paid-performers * Published songwriters * Recording studio owner/ or osv.org operators * Combinations of any and/or all of the above. To check the Park Hill Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” Clark University: Cohen-Lasry House, 11 Hawthorne St. clarku. Friday, closed Saturday. 387 Park Ave. 774-696-0909. usually is! Free! 6-9 p.m. CJs Steakloft, 369 W. Main St. (route 20), edu Post Road Art Center, Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 Northborough. 508-393-8134 or find them on Facebook. Clark University: Schiltkamp Gallery, 92 Downing St. 508p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. 508-485Special Show featuring Cara Brindisi. 6-9 p.m. Padavano’s 793-7349. 2580 or postroadartcenter.com Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. Clark University: Traina Center for the Arts, 92 Downing St. Preservation Worcester, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jazzed Up featuring vocalist/pianist Mauro DePasquale. A clarku.edu Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 10 Cedar St. 508-754-8760 or perfect blend of jazz classics, American songbook favorites, and farm to Clark University: University Gallery, Hours: noon-5 p.m. preservationworcester.org table dinning. If you like Sinatra, Connick Jr., Buble’, Bennett you will love Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, noon-5 p.m. Prints and Potter Gallery: American Arts and Crafts Jazzed Up. If you love great food and service you will love Bull Mansion ! Thursday - Saturday. 950 Main St. 508-793-7349 or 508-793-7113 or Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, No Cover. 6:30-8:30 p.m. GAR Hall, Bull Mansion, 55 Pearl St. clarku.edu 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Toast Masters. Speak before a group, develop speaking skills 7-10 Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 142 Highland St. 508-752-2170 or p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. (Grotto), 65 Water St. 508p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: Free for gallery. 310 High St., Clinton. printsandpotter.com 926-8353. 978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or aorgallery.com Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & Humanities, the Beatniks Open Mic Night. Beatniks Open Mic Night...Free entry! College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Arts Center, Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 2-4 Every other Wednesday. Check our calendar for details. Stop by for Gallery, Gabrielle Thierry: The Musicality of the Water Lilies La Musicalité p.m. Saturday. 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-346-3341 or qvcah.org music, poetry, comedy and other entertainment. Set up in the bar or on des Nymphéas, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Quinsigamond Community College: Administration the stage, it’s your choice. Great chance to try your routine out or simply Saturdays, Aug. 30 - Oct. 7. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Building, 670 West Boylston St. qcc.edu get some stage time. 8-11 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Monday - Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or Rollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday Open Mic. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133. holycross.edu Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: free. 633 Worcester Academy Faculty Open Mic. No Cover. 8 p.m.-2 Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or rollstoneartists.com a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Monday - Tuesday, noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 Salisbury Mansion, Hours: closed Sunday - Wednesday, 1-8:30 Karaoke. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798- p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 or p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 40 Highland St. 508-7538385. danforthmuseum.org 8278 or worcesterhistory.org Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978EcoTarium, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to SAORI Worcester Freestyle Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow St. 345-5051. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester.com 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $15.00 adults; $10 for children Karaoke with DJ Soup. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Whiskey on Water, 97 Water St. ages 2-18, college students with ID & senior citizens. Children under 2 Sprinkler Factory, Admission: FRE. 38 Harlow St. sprinklerfactory. Karaoke with Mikey Mic’s. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. MB Lounge, 40 Grafton & EcoTarium members free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy com St. 508-799-4521. Taproot Bookstore, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to event. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org

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7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 1200 West Boylston St. 508853-5083 or TaprootBookstore.com Tatnuck Bookseller & Cafe, Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 18 Lyman St., Westborough. 508-366-4959 or tatnuck.com The Foster Gallery, 51 Union St. 508-397-7139 or thefostergallery. com Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum, Hours: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. 21 Prichard St., Fitchburg. 978-342-2809 or 978-297-4337 or topfunaviation.com Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Hours: 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, Helmutt on the Move, Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sept. 1 - Aug. 31; Jeppson Idea Lab: Master Vases from Ancient Greece, Through Oct. 1; Reusable Universes: Shih Chieh Huang, Through Nov. 12; Art + Market with Dick’s Market Garden, Saturdays, through Oct. 21; Sunday Public Tour, Sundays, through Dec. 17. 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. 508-7994406 or worcesterart.org Worcester Center for Crafts, Exhibition: spärk, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sept. 2. 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. 508-753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org Worcester Public Library, Hours: 1:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655 or worcpublib.org WPI: George C. Gordon Library, 100 Institute Road. wpi.edu

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Dick’s Beantown Comedy Escape at Park Grill & Spirits - Fridays, Saturdays, Saturday, September 18 - Tuesday, December 31. Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Escape at Park Grill & Spirits 257 Park Ave Worcester MA 01609 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 August 25th & 26th Carolyn Plummer Mike Bain and Friends Fri & Sat Sept 1st & 2nd Steve Bjork Dennis Fogg and Friends Fri & Sat Sept 8th & 9th Kyle Crawford Maya Manion and Friends Fri & Sat Sept 15th & 16th Stacy Kendro Drew Dunn and Friends Fri & Sat Sept 22nd & 23rd Mitch Stinson Steve Halligan and Friends Fri & Sat Sept 29th & 30th Joe Larson Steve Scarfo and Friends Dick’s Beantown Comedy Escape at Park Grill & Spirits Great Food and Fun Make Reservations Early at 800401-2221 or online at dickdoherty.com Comedy Open Mic in the Cabaret! - Mondays, Monday, May 15 - Monday, December 18. The 1st and 3rd Monday of every month! Sign ups are at 7:30 and the show starts at 8:00! Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. Call 508-753-4030.

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Let’s Dance-80’s Night. Celebrate the end of summer events with Let’s Dance-80s. Learn the basics of hip hop and break dancing from Maximus Beebop, a local break dancing instructor, with Worcester’s own

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Still time to get your summer reading in with Diane Lewis Psychic Medium. Join Psychic Medium Diane Lewis for your conversation with spirit. Tarot Life Reading In this reading Diane becomes your channel to spirit offering you your very own connection. Personal and private information is offered gaining insight, clarity and guidance into situations and individuals surrounding you in your personal or professional life. Mediumship - speaking with those crossed over In this reading Diane connect with friends and loved ones who have crossed over and become the intermediary, crossing time and space to bring you messages from those in spirit. All readings are by appointment only. For more dates click on calendar at dianelewis.us.com Please Call for pricing or visit dianelewis.us.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center, 366 Main St., Sturbridge. 617-645-6415 or dianelewis.us.com

family >Friday 25

One Love Cafe Jamaican food pop-up. This event should not be advertised as a family event, as it is at a brewery. Thank you. Authentic Jamaican cuisine $12/plate. Vegan options. Please call 774272-3969 or email onelovecafe@gmail.com to make a reservation.

Follow OneLoveCafeWorcester on Facebook to get more details. Happens every second and fourth Friday! 6-9 p.m. 3cross Brewing Company, 26 Cambridge St. 508-615-8195. If you haven’t, yet, be sure to take in “Beauty and the Edge: Sue Dion” at the Franklin Square Salon Gallery, Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester before the exhibit closes Oct. 30. You can visit Wednesdays-Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m. For more information, email info@artsworcester.org.

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Arms and Armor: Live Demonstration of Medieval Combat! The subtle skills of attack, parry, and grapple are brought alive by Cambridge Historic European Martial Arts Study Group as they demonstrate the knightly arts in a recreation of a medieval combat school. (Programming subject to change) Free with Museum admission. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, Conference Room, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406.

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Zip Tour: Hogarth: Mr. & Mrs. James. Zip tours are fast-paced views of one artist or work of art, and last only 20 minutes. Free with Museum admission. Tour begins in the Lancaster Welcome Center. Free with Museum admission. 1-1:30 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406.

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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 answers to these questions and more with our hands-on armor activity! (Programming subject to change) Free with Museum admission. 2:303:30 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, Medieval Galleries, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406.

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 answers to these questions and more with our hands-on armor activity! (Programming subject to change) Free with Museum admission. 2-3 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, Medieval Galleries, 55 Salisbury St. 508799-4406.

>Sunday 27

Arms and Armor: Knight’s Tale. The Knight in shining armor conjures a thousand images and captures the imagination. What were the strengths of armor? What were its weaknesses? Learn about all the different kinds of arms and armor that were used by knights and soldiers of the past in this interactive program. Follow this with a visit to the Medieval Galleries and immerse yourself in the world of chivalry! (Programming subject to change) Free with Museum admission. 11:30

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>Tuesday 29

“Claude Monet” with Marylou Hannon of Art Matters. Marylou Hannon of Art Matters returns this month with “Claude Monet.” Monet was the engine behind the Impressionists. He is the artist whose direct observation of nature, atmosphere and light is most associated with the ideals of Impressionism. Join us for a retrospective look at his life, his work, his influence and his contribution to the most revolutionary new style of painting. Free and Open to the Public. 2-3 p.m. Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community: Birches Auditorium, 65 Briarwood Circle. 508-852-9007.

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Art Carts: Family Fun - Egyptian Hieroglyphs. Ever wanted to read hieroglyphs? Take a look at our three Egyptian inscriptions. Learn how to recognize words and names and how Egyptian writing is different from our alphabet. Then, write your own name in hieroglyphs to take home! (Programming subject to change) Free with Museum admission. 11 a.m.-noon Worcester Art Museum, Near East Gallery, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406. Art Carts: Family Fun - Roman Empire. Did you know that our Roman collection includes art from five different countries, spread across ten centuries? Discover Europe’s first great empire, by using one of our maps to learn where our objects came from, handle their armor, and see their money. (Programming subject to change) Free with Museum admission. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, Renaissance Court by the Roman Gallery, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406.

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>Wednesday 30 - Thursday 31 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 answers to these questions and more with our hands-on armor activity! (Programming subject to change) Free with Museum admission. 1-2 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, Medieval Galleries, 55 Salisbury St. 508799-4406.

fairs/ festivals >Saturday 26

The Clustertruck Food Wine and Beer Festival. Held at the bucolic Kalon Farm Winery in Lancaster Massachusetts, The Clustertruck Food Festival will be held on Saturday, August 26th, 2017. Sponsored by the Wachusett Brewing Company. Join us for delicious eats from all over the world, represented by dozens of food trucks, from all over New England. Engage with over a hundred local artists of varying mediums, they will be offering one-of-a kind pieces for purchase. Access our wine and beer garden with a soundtrack from the 80’s. Face paint the kids or send them into the bouncing laser maze. The Festival will be held from 12pm-7pm. Parking passes must purchased in advance on Eventbrite for $10 per automobile. Access to The Beer and Wine Garden purchased in advance for $15 and will include one glass of beer, and one glass of wine. You must be 21 and over to purchase. Be prepared to show I.D to obtain the Garden passes, no I.D, no access. Additional beverages will be available for purchase in the garden. $10-$15. noon-7 p.m. Kalon Farm,

339 Seven Bridge Rd. (117) Lancaster MA , 339 Seven Bridge Road (Highway 117), Lancaster. Find them on Facebook.

>Saturday 26 - Sunday 27

Bee Weekend. Saturday, August 26, 10am-4pm Sunday, August 27, 10am-4pm Free with admission Enjoy exhibits, demonstrations, honey tastings, hands-on activities, games and much more as visitors learn about the fascinating world of bees and why they are important for our gardens. Schedule for Saturday, August 26 All Day (10am-4pm) Activities Include: Pollinate New England, NE Wildflower Society Master Gardeners Blossoms by Bees Worcester County Beekeepers Brilliant

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Botany: Featuring a STEM education table geared toward kids and families. Brilliant Botany is a resource for anyone interested in plants, and a means for building community. Brilliant Botany’s web content has been used by teachers, professors, and the general public to build knowledge about the amazing natural world that surrounds us. brilliantbotany.com/ about/ Crafts/Games Scavenger Hunt Collaborative Art Project: Each visitor will be able to add to our growing beehive! Decorate your own honeycomb cell to see what we can create together. Photo Booth Honey Tasting 10am-12pm, Seed Saving Workshop 11:30am, Bee Parade 1pm-2pm, Lecture on Pollinator-Friendly Gardening 2pm, Extraction Demo Schedule for Sunday, August 27 All Day (10am-4pm) Activities Include: Pollinate New England, NE Wildflower Society Master Gardeners Blossoms by Bees Worcester County Beekeepers Brilliant Botany: Featuring a STEM education table geared toward kids and families. Brilliant Botany is a resource for anyone interested in plants, and a means for building community. Brilliant Botany’s web content has been used by teachers, professors, and the general public to build knowledge about the amazing natural world that surrounds us. https://www.brilliantbotany. com/about/ Crafts/Games Scavenger Hunt Collaborative Art Project: Each visitor will be able to add to our growing beehive! Decorate your own honeycomb cell to see what we can create together. Photo Booth Honey Tasting 1pm, Extraction Demo 1:30pm, Bee Parade 1:30pm-3:30pm, Late Summer Container Workshop 2pm-3pm, Concert with George Crotty 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org

>Sunday 27

5th Annual Worcester Caribbean American Carnival. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Common Grounds, 50 Franklin St. 508-756-8292 or worcestercarib.com Auburn Farmers’ & Cultural Market. The Auburn Farmers’ & Cultural Market was formed to provide Auburn residents with access to locally grown and produced food and to help shine a spotlight on local

small businesses. Upcoming markets will feature fruits and vegetables from Cotyledon Farm, meat, dairy, and eggs from Cooper’s Hilltop Farm, maple products from Pure BS Maple Shack, hot sauce and jerky from Andy’s Heaven and Hell, local honey from Auburn, and goats’ milk products from Elzire’s Acres. Cooper’s will also be selling ice cream sundaes and root beer floats made with local Bliss ice cream from Attleboro and root beer from Olde43 in Auburn. Additional vendors sell a variety of products ranging from baked goods to handmade jewelry and gifts, and the event will also feature a free bouncy house and live music. More information about the market can be found on Facebook @AuburnFCM or online at auburnfcm.org. Free! 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Riley-Pappas Performance Pavillion, 203 Pakachoag St., Auburn, Auburn. 774-415-0698 or find them on Facebook. Brunch on the Commons. Join us for a Caribbean Infused brunch on the Commons before the parade kicks off at 1:30PM 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Common Grounds, 50 Franklin St. 508-756-8292. Worcester Caribbean Festival. Free. Noon-7 p.m. Foley Stadium, 305 Chandler St. Find them on Facebook.

poetry >Saturday 26

Jim Roy @ Barnes & Noble 4th Saturday Poetry Open Mic. This month the 4th Saturday Poetry Open Mic will host it’s regular open mic followed a reading by Jim Roy of Holden. Come out and read a poem or two in the open mic and stick around for the feature. The group usually enjoys coffee and snacks at the in store café after the reading. Free and open to the public. 7-9 p.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers - MA/ Worcester, 541 D Lincoln St. 508-797-4770 or worcestercountypoetry.org

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CHESTNUT SERVICES For All Your Home Improvement Needs Kitchen and Bath Upgrades Flooring, Window and Door Replacements Handyman Services WE DO IT ALL! From Home Repairs to New Additions Professional Carpentry Services Call Today for a FREE Estimate 508-612-6312

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Prime Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Locally Owned & Operated 25 Years in Business Residential/Commercial 508-829-3450 Is Your Home True Pro Clean? Free Estimates. Monthly Specials. Call Today@ 978-987-3911 True Pro Cleaners. Steam Cleaning, Carpets, Upholstery, Tile & Grout. www.trueprocleaners.com Phillipston, MA

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Across 1 Prefix before “feasance” 4 Give a head signal to 9 Father of Beau and Jeff 14 Historical time period 15 Historical time period 16 Having a roof overhang 17 Colorado national park near the Four Corners region 19 Coeur d’___, Idaho 20 Where Starbucks stores used to pop up, hyperbolically 22 Dress seen in Bollywood movies 23 “___ Nutsy’s Clubhouse” (kids’ show in “UHF”) 25 Electrifying fish 28 Calgary’s prov. 30 Hamburger’s home? 32 Fictional TV locale you can actually visit in Mount Airy, N.C. 36 Bowler’s target 37 Like the river, in an Olivia Newton-John song title 38 Morgan Freeman, in “Bruce Almighty” 39 Business management plans involving Internet platforms, e.g. 42 Neck of the woods 43 Queen ___ (Jay-Z’s spouse, to fans) 44 Superman’s symbol, in crosswords 45 Tortilla chip condiment 47 Elton John/Tim Rice musical 51 Yellow, blue, and red national symbol flown over Quito 57 ___ Martin (British car company) 59 People, collectively 60 Granola bar variety 61 3501, to Nero 62 Imagine Peace Tower creator Yoko 63 Unfinished statue? 64 Brewer’s supply 65 Hardtop substance Down 1 Bulletin board postings 2 Football venue 3 “Pointer” that drives cats nuts 4 Actress Campbell of the “Scream” series

Fun By The Numbers Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test! Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

YARD SALE & FLEA MARKET DIRECTORY 5 Abbr. on a phone’s “0” button 41 “Wicked Game” singer Chris 6 “Finding ___” (2016 film) 46 Brand retired by Panasonic in 2012 7 “Ballbreaker” band 48 Green Day’s “American ___” 8 Vincent van Gogh’s brother 49 Designer Karan 9 Recording star Rimes 50 Fervor 10 International breastfeeding advocacy “league” since 1956 52 George Takei exclamation 11 Supersized, like a personality 53 Be furious 12 Osaka money 54 Watson of “Beauty and the Beast” 13 ’50s political monogram 55 Dishonorable scoundrels 18 “___ to a Kill” (1985 Bond film) 56 College course division 21 Actress/activist who was married 57 Do something to Ossie Davis for over 50 years 58 “Homeland” network, for short 24 Continental currency 26 Sinus specialists, for short Last week's solution 27 Toy-filled takeaway for a kids’ birthday party guest 28 America’s largest multi-level marketing company 29 Cafe au ___ 31 “The Madcap Laughs” singer Barrett 32 Rows of seats 33 Only a single time subsequently 34 “Golf ball coming!” 35 Asks for table scraps, like Fido 36 School advisory gp. 40 Word in the seventh Harry ©2017 Jonesin’ Crosswords (editor@jonesincrosswords.com) Potter book title Reference puzzle #846

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

6am - 4pm • Acres of Bargains • Hundreds of Vendors • Thousands of Buyers • 48th Season OUTDOOR BEER & WINE GARDEN

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Come to the FLEA!

Come to the FLEA! 242 Canterbury St. Worcester Every Saturday during the summer. 8 am - 2 pm. Giant Yard Sale. Vintage, Building and Office Items. LITTLE STORE is also open for clothing! Tables avail. $15. 7 am set up.

Yard Sale - Sat Aug 26th 9 Croyden St - Millbury Many household items Including Furniture

kee Flea Market Yan1311 Park Street (rt. 20) 2 miles off exit 8 Mass Turnpike Palmer, MA • 413-283-4910

Huge 10,000 sq. ft. indoor flea market open 6 days a week with over 165 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, FRE E Parkin g

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CHIMNEY SERVICES

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Flooring

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JUNK REMOVAL

Moving & Downsizing Elder Transition Specialists Buying & Consigning Appraisals & Consulting Antiques-Collectibles-Modern Design Moving services Free junk removal with every relocation job

Call Peter (978)835-2601 or Debbie (978)895-8493 www.GOREDROOSTER.com

Free Metal Included Call Tom

800-861-5445 or 508-886-2624

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Miller’s landscaping

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Master Installers of Roofing, Siding & Window Products FINANCING AVAILABLE www.johntheroofer.com TOLL FREE 866-906-ROOF MA CSL#97139

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BULKHEADS

Repaired & Replaced Foundation Repairs Brick • Block • Stone Basement Waterproofing 508-835-4729 • West Boylston

Owner Operator Insured

SEALCOATING

Computers, Towers, Monitors, UPS, Cables, Printers & more Minimum 25 items

Dennis Wood 508-277-7513 denwaynewood@yahoo.com

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

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SIDING & WINDOWS

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• Tree Removal/ Trimming • Power Washing

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Sealcoating Hot Crack Sealing Free Residential Estimates

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Fully Insured • QualityWork Reasonable Price Bob Fahlbeck, North Grafton

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FIREWOOD

Oil Tank Removal Licensed & Insured 508-798-2271 Trotta and Son

CARUSO PAVING Residential & Commercial Driveways - Parking Lots Sealcoating OSHA & Highway Certified Free Estimates 508-886-4736 carusopavingcompany.com

Kurt Smollin, Electrician All your electrical needs. Additions, pools, spas, service upgrades. 32 yrs exp. Quality work. Masters Lic. 20050A Insured. Call (508)829-5134

STARBARD CONSTRUCTION 508-886-2000 Evan E. Starbard Excavating of all Types Custom Screening - Dark, Rich Screened Loam - Wall Stone Since 1983 82 Barre Paxton Road Rutland

BBC EXCAVATING Site work for new homes/additions. Septic system installation repair. Driveway maintenance/repair. Drainage/grading. Sewer/water connections. Stump removal. 17 Years in Business. NO JOB TOO LARGE OR SMALL. Brian Cheney 978-464-2345

A.C.G. EXCAVATION 508-829-0089 Will Beat Any Legitimate Written Quote by 10% Site Work - Drainage - Land Clearing - Additions & Cellar Holes - Landscape, New Lawns Septic Systems CELL: 508-450-0808 www.acgexcavation.com

Seasoned Firewood $310 delivered; Mike Lynch 774 535-1470

DRIVEWAYS

Sachs Electric Established 1989 Fully Insured David J. Sachs, Proprietor Master License # A14758 28 Haven Hill Rd., Rutland 508-254-6305

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

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Creative Floors, Inc. Ceramic-Carpet-Vinyl Marble- Granite- Laminate Wallpaper Pre-finished Hardwood Sales-Design- Installation Residential & Commercial Free Estimates. Carpet Binding Financing Available Come visit our showroom! 508-829-7444 www.creativefloorsinc.com

Sentry Oil Home Heating Oil Service and Installations Chimney Liners and Chimney Caps Electrical Services Ductless Mini-Split 24 Hour Emergency Service For Our Oil Customers 508-886.4337 sentryoil.com

FUEL OIL SERVICES

OLD MAN OIL Why Pay More? Serving Wachusett Region. Scott Landgren 508-886-8998 24 hour service (508-832-5444 service only) Visa, MC, Discover, Cash. oldmanoil.com Midnight Oil 508-853-2539 MidnightOilService.com Lowest Possible Pricing Standard and Deluxe Burner Service Contracts 508-853-2539 Holden Discount Oil Don’t Be Left Out In the Cold! Fast Friendly Service Service & Installations Senior Citizen Discounts 24 Hour Burner Service STILL LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED 140 Reservoir Street Holden, MA 01520 508-829-9585

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 HANDYMAN SERVICES HANDYMAN/ RENT-A-BUDDY THE HONEY DO LIST MAN $100 Minimum 508-963-3593 ROBERT

HEATING/ AIR CONDITIONING Rutland Heating & A/C SERVICE & INSTALLATION "We cater to the independent oil customer!" Rutland, MA Call 774-234-0306 KITCHEN & BATH Johanson Home Improvement Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling - Any Carpentry/Tiling Needs Over 20 years experience. Chad 508-963-8155

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

Interior Painting Only $159 Average 12x16 room. Prompt service. Reliable. Refs. Dutch Touch Painting 508-867-2550

HOME IMPROVEMENT

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ROOFING

MULCH & LOAM

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

JOHN THE ROOFER CO. Quality Exteriors For Over 65 Years! Master Installers of Roofing, Siding & Window Products FINANCING AVAILABLE Free Estimates Fully Insured www.johntheroofer.com Toll Free 866-906-ROOF MA CSL#97139 HIC#111318

Sterling Peat LLC Quality Screened Loam & Compost, Screened Loam/ Compost Mix, Mulches, Screened Gravel. Fill, Fieldstone. 978-422-8294

PLUMBING

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JOSH SHEA PLUMBING Master Plumber Lic.13680 Insured & 20 yrs. experience Drain cleaning sinks, tubs, toilets & main drains Credit cards accepted 508-868-5730 Joshsheaplumbing.com

B & F Sealcoating Hot Crack Sealing Free Residential Estimates 15 Years Exp. Fully Ins. Quality Work Reasonable Price Bob Fahlbeck 508-839-3942

Technical Architects (Ent. Lvl. to Sen. Lvl.) are reqd for our Southborough, MA office. May req. traveling. Send resume, ref., and sal. req. to Government Works, Inc.; 257 Turnpike Rd, Ste 220, Southborough, MA 01772

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

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Roof Problems? Roof Replacements. Repairs, Shingles. Rubber. *Best Prices* 28 Years experience. Licensed, Insured, References. Free estimates. Call Ken. O’Brien Home Services. 508-373-4653

FOSTER CARE

FOSTER PARENTS WANTED Let us help make the most dangerous room in your home SAFE No need for an expensive bathroom renovation with a bathtub conversion. We install Clean Cut Bath tub steps, doors, and convertibles in fiberglass, steel, or cast iron tubs. Ask about grab bar and ramp installations and other services to help keep you SAFE!!!! Call Dan for a quote and to discuss your needs.

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Therapeutic Foster Care 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 SIGN ON BONUS Call for Details (Must mention this ad during inquiry)

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HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT HELP WANTED LOCAL

Sneade Brothers VINYL SIDING & REPLACEMENT WINDOWS Fully licensed & Insured Richard Sneade 508-839-1164 www.sneadebrotherswindow andsiding.com LAWN & GARDEN 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 MULCH & LOAM

*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

Design Librarian /Part Time Maintains required materials supporting the sales & design team to successfully carry out their roles. Small Office /Flexible hours Located in Worcester e-mail crusso@wprltd.com

Our Readers Make Great Employees! Call Michelle today to place your Help Wanted ad! 508-829-5981 ext.433 HELP WANTED LOCAL

SCHOOL CUSTODIAN TEMPORARY part time The Millbury Public Schools has a temporary opening for a part time night custodian at Elmwood Street School. The position is for 19.5 hours per week. Start date is immediately. No benefits. Applications can be filled out at the Office of the Superintendent (Admin. Bldg, rear of High School), 12 Martin St., Millbury, MA 01527, 508-865-9501. Millbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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CEMETERY PLOTS

Church Secty-Holden Admin supports Min staff Recept. Coord Produces bulletins newsletters mail. Database supplies MS Office Power church master calendar Interpersonal skills. Email resume to chaffin.church@yahoo.com subject line: secretary

Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, Ma. Lot Number 297-B Space 1 and 2, Garden Of Valor Section. Current value is over $10,000 including 2 concrete burial vaults. $3,000.00 or B/O 508-3750080

Worcester County Memorial Park - Paxton Garden of Faith, Double Lot , Current Price $4600. Asking $2300 OBO. 239-450-6553

New Howard Cemetery Sutton, Mass 1 lot for sale. Present price $500.00, will sell for $350.00. Call 508-579-0587

LAW SERVICES EMPLOYMENT LAW ATTORNEY Law Offices of

SCOTT A. LATHROP Townsend, MA • 978-597-9020 scott.lathrop@comcast.net

MERCHANDISE CEMETERY PLOTS

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 Two lots, section 511, Garden of Valor. Asking $1500 OBO. 508-754-1188 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 978582-9309 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 Garden of Serenity Two lots for sale. Present price $3495 for both, will sell for $900 each, totaling $1800. Call 801-294-7514

HELP WANTED

The Grafton News, a weekly print publication and daily online news site owned by the Holden Landmark Corporation, is seeking an experienced freelance reporter to cover our central Massachusetts community.

HELP WANTED

Worcester County Memorial Park - Paxton Garden of Faith, 2 grave plot. Today’s cost $4600, asking $1100. 508-278-7777 ARCHway, Inc. Cemetery Plots Two cemetery plots at Worcester County Memorial Park for sale. I am a 1968 Wachusett grad. Please call (713) 557-8659 and ask for Anne Heil.

Cemetery Plots Two cemetery plots at Worcester County Memorial Park for sale. I am a 1968 Wachusett grad. Please call (713) 557-8659 and ask for Anne Heil.

H E L P W A N T E D

An agency serving adolescents and adults on the autism spectrum is seeking energetic and creative people to fill the following positions:

Special Education Teacher (BA/M.Ed) Severe Disabilities: All levels

Classroom teacher needed to teach students on the autism spectrum pre-academic and vocational skills. Classes are small and energy levels are high. Full time/year round position with 8 weeks paid vacation, health and dental benefits.

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Part time hours: 2nd and 3rd shifts Monday-Friday 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts on Saturday and Sunday Starting pay: $13.50/hour

Please send resume and letter of interest to APPLY: ARCHway, Inc. • 77 Mulberry Street, Leicester, MA 01524 Fax: 508-892-0259 - Email: scombs@archwayinc.org

The right candidate can work from home, produce 3 to 5 stories per week and report regularly to the editor. This position is flexible and offers great hands on experience. We are looking for a motivated person who can: • work on a tight deadline, • take photos, and • has experience covering local government and school committee meetings as well as community events. Those with a journalism or English degree or relevant experience are preferred. A command of the AP Style Handbook is necessary. Please send resume and writing samples to editor@thegraftonnews.com. No phone calls, please.

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2 Handmade Adirondack Chairs $50 each. Need power washing & polyurethane. Call 508-752-1646

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Dog Crate and Bed Crate 20"x 21"x 28". $60. Bed is memory foam, 29" long by 25" wide. $20. 978-464-5953

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Each ad in the feature is accompanied by one or two animals in search of a home Contact Michelle at 508-829-5981 ext. 433 or mpurdie@holdenlandmark.com to inquire about advertising in Adopt-A-Paws! We are seeking sponsors for future issues. You do not need to be a pet related business to sponsor a pet. The more sponsors we get, the more pets we will feature. If your business would like to sponsor a pet, please call Michelle at 508-829-5981 ext. 433 or email mpurdie@holdenlandmark.com.

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New Power Reclining Loveseat rocker/recliner $350. Mocha Color, Memory Foam. Call or text 978-808-8877 Solid Wood Computer Desk w/ glass Hutch. A poets storage galore. A must see beautiful piece $600. 508-886-4542 Samsonite Spinner Suitcases 20" and 24". New in boxes. Black, hardcase. $325. Matthew 508-756-1315 508-756-1315 Maytag Electric Range Super capacity asking $250. 978-305-4784 anytime. FOR SALE X-Mas Tree 7" Tall used twice. 100 lights. asking $15.00 Call 508-752-2425

Michelin Tires Size P225 70R16 Set of 4. Like new. $400. 508-752-9947 1982 Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing 45,000 miles. Needs work $695 OBO. Many new parts Call Vic 774-420-9351

Approx. 25 Bales of Hay Suitable for mulch. $3/bale. 978464-2978. If no answer leave number, will call back. U.S. C14 Zeppelin Stamp (U) Flag cncl. $175. Stamp questions? Ron 413-896-3324

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Nursery School Items For Sale Puppets, puzzles, music cds, games, big books, story books, manipulatives & more. Exc. cond. Call or text. 978-833-4463

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Publisher’s Notice Professionally certified English teacher in Massachusetts with a Master’s degree in Education that focused on writing instruction. Certified to teach grades 5-12. Published author. Twenty years of experience teaching writing and literature in high schools as well as colleges. "My individualized instruction results in students learning to create and compose organized, concise, and articulate essays that effectively meet the objectives of any teacher’s assignment." -- Christine 774-437-3253 cckeating@earthlink.net

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.

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

MISCELLANEOUS Green Day Recycling FREE ELECTRONIC REMOVAL Businesses/Schools Computers, Towers, Monitors, UPS, Cables, Printers & More Minimum 25 items Dennis Wood 508-277-7513 denwaynewood@yahoo.com

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Approx 15,000 sf near Routes 146 & 395. Open floor, private bathrooms, separate office space. 12 x 14 overhead door and separate shared loading dock. 480v 3 phase power available. Monthly rent dependent on, electric and heat may be included. 508-476-1928

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2001 Suzuki Intruder 1500cc, showroom condition, lots of chrome, Vehix pipes. $2900. Call John at 978-466-6043.

2006 GMC Sierra 1500 V8, Power everything, 1 owner. Trailer pkg, track rack, 84K mi. Chrome steps, Rhyno bed. Mint. Remote start. 10,000 OBO 508735-1218

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. Holden area. $47,000. 407-375-3917

1987 Mazda RX-7 Coupe, 50,000 mi, red, power sunroof, all original, 5 spd, sharp, fast car. Excellent cond., smells new, very clean. $8500 or make offer. Ken 978-534-1505

Mer. Benz 260 E (6) Sedan, 1989. Ex. green (G.M.) & tan int. Starts 1st time, runs + drives exc. Auto trans. No stall/overheat/alarm. 244K mi. Asking $700. 978-660-8034

1988 Ebbtide Montego 170 Bowrider w/88hp Evinrude& trailerstoredinside1owner since 1991 $3,400 508-735-6659

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

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

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

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

2006 Honda Ridgeline 188K mi, runs like new, remote start, ice cold air, good tires, no leaks. $5600. 508-735-3012

1978 MG MGB 47,000 mi. Green ext. Very solid car from GA. Good overall condition. $7500. Please call 508-7351845.

AUTO/VAN 2008 Ford E250 Extended Van 3dr, A-T/AC, Power package. Roof racks. Int. shelving, tow package, 6 rims, 8 tires in good cond. Exc. overall cond. 57K miles. $9,999. 508-8292907

1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Original low mileage beauty. Recent 350/ 325 hp engine. Must see! Trophy winner. 774-437-8717 $6,500

1999 Pontiac Grand Am 6 Cylinder, automatic, needs work or use for parts. 159,903 miles. $675. 978-422-8084

2011 Hyundai Elantra 38,850 mi., blue, 4 dr., automatic, new brakes. $7150. 508-847-3551

1930 Ford Model A Sport Coupe, Grey and Black. 50,000 miles. Holden area. $16,500. 407-375-3917

2008 Audi A3 60K Original mi. 4 DR hatchback, black w/charcoal cloth, Ac, cd, all pwr options. Fully serviced. Like new. $6999. 774-239-0800

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

1985 Nissan 300ZX Original owner, 96K mi, black, auto, digital dash, 6 CD, stored winters. $4950. Call Bruce at 978537-6646.

2004 Chevrolet Impala Great shape, clean, power everything, recent sticker, runs great, front wheel drive, good tires, 130k highway miles, $1,200 OBO. 774-364-4636

2005 Chrysler Pacifica 6 Cyl., AWD, Good Tires, New Sticker, New Brakes. Very clean, runs good. $2000 OBO. MUST SELL. 508-736-7385. Ask for Michael. 508-736-7385

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6 room 1 bath colonial. Ideal for builder needing lot with sewer and water or paved drive . RC zoning. Aberman Assoc Inc. Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 101 www.paulasavard.com

Lancaster $125000

Build your dream home on this peaceful, wooded, dead-end street. 2 acre Lot has been cleared and leveled and is ready to go. Approved Septic design on hand. Water connection completed and the tie-in fee was paid by the seller. Aberman Assoc Inc. Hannah Grutchfield Meyer 978-537-4971 x108

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4 br, 1 1/2 bath colonial on a 1/2 acre. Property also offers a detached barn with 2 garage bays. Aberman Assoc Inc. Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 101 www.paulasavard.com

Gardner $270,000

ENTERTAIN IN STYLE! Lovingly maintained home with an immaculate three-bedroom apartment on the second floor and a former food and spirits establishment on the first floor. Charming, vintage features throughout. Second floor has a formal dining room and large sunroom. Four garages to work on and store your vehicles. First floor bar/restaurant with mohogany bar and mirrored back bar which was bought from a hotel in Boston following Prohibition. Seat 83 friends and family for holidays and parties. This is a must see! Prequalification prior to showing. Aberman Assoc Inc Tracy Page 978-537-4971 x 111

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Commercial Office* 486 Chestnut Street, Suite 11 Gardner MA 01440

Hubbardston $110,000

Commercial zoned stand-alone building with new roof. Located on Route 68. High traffic, great visibility. Clean. Off-street paved parking, ramp entrance, porch, full basement, 1000 gallon septic tight tank. Right next to diner and store with plenty of customers to see your business. Come take a look. Buyer due diligence to include confirmation of all property details and proposed uses with town. Aberman Assoc Inc Tracy Page 978-537-4971 x111

Sterling $154,900

Want to build a 2 family or a single with in law? Rare opportunity over looking Sterling Town Beach. This land is zoned for 2family or inlaw up to 5 bedrooms or 4 bedroom single family. Seller will provide Septic design. Aberman Assoc Inc. Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 101 www.paulasavard.com

Hubbardston $239,333

Templeton $199,900

Anna Mary Kraemer CRS

COUNTRY SETTING-Raised ranch on over two acres. Three bedrooms, nice kitchen, convenient upstairs laundry. Ceiling fans in all three bedrooms and living room. Oil furnace with Peerless boiler and Beckett gun. Insulated doors, thermal-pane windows and storm doors. Roof (2010) has 25-year transferable warranty. Systems have been well maintained. Remote controlled power open garage doors. Paved 150 foot driveway. Shed (9x14). Wood stove present but needs work. Washer/dryer and refrigerator do not stay. Agent is related to seller.Aberman Assoc Inc. Tracy Page 978-537-4971 x111

Lancaster $379,900

4 bedroom traditional style cape with granite kitchen, dining area , formal dining, 4 bedrooms 2.5 baths. Private off street Lot with gardens, gazebo and storage. Aberman Assoc Inc. Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x101 www.paulasavard.com

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Winchendon $124,900

Cute 2 bedroom cottage. Small lot easy to maintain. Corner lot which abuts is not included. Huge country kitchen with lots of cabinets. Living room with Pellet stove and walk in closet. upstairs 2 bedroom and full bath with Tub and Shower combination. Tenant occupied. 24 hours notice to show. Aberman Assoc Inc Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 101 www.paulasavard.com

Gardner $199,000

2 br, 1 bath cape. Residence converted from schoolhouse. Barn is attached but needs roofing. Three car garage detached. Subject to short sale approval. Aberman Assoc Inc. Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 101 www.paulasavard.com

Leominster $250,000

Back on the market and not just the price has changed. Owner put in new hardwood flooring and new carpet . Also freshly painted kitchen, bath and bedroom . This is a large home on the west side of Leominster . Located near hospital and major highways. Extra large laundry room that is great but could be turned into that forth bedroom if needed. Beautiful open dinning room living room . Large kitchen and a old school bar on first level bedrooms on second level . Huge walk up attic for storage or convert into even more living space. Brand new boiler. Easy to show. Aberman Assoc Inc Brandy Bolio 978-537-4971

Lancaster $399,900

6 1 bedroom units.. low rents .. 1/2 acre lot with parking for all tenants. Lot has 12’ row for house in the rear. 24 hours notice to show. preferably in the late am while tenants are at work. No showings sundown Friday to Sundown Saturday. Aberman Assoc Inc. Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 101 www.paulasavard.com

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LEGALS /PUBLIC NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given by McFee & Newton Towing and Recovery, Inc. of 14 King Street, Northborough, MA, pursuant to the provisions of G.L.c. 255, Section 39A, that they will sell the following vehicles on September 7th 2017 by public auction to satisfy the garage keeper’s lien for towing expenses, storage charges, care and expenses of the notice and sale of said vehicle. 2006 SAAB 93, Vin# YS3FD55Y161129712, George Pergjoni, 26 Willow Street, Chestire, CT 06410. 2008 Nissan Rogue, Vin# JN8AS58V98W136491, Ross Munoz, 15 Willow Street #26, Westborough, MA 01581. Signed: McFee & Newton Towing and Recovery, Inc Town of Sutton Request for Proposals 17-03 Rehabilitation of Goddard Lodge at Marion’s Camp Project The Town of Sutton seeks proposals from qualified general contractors and filed subcontractor for the Rehabilitation of Goddard Lodge at Marion’s Camp. Goddard Lodge is a three season building located at Marion’s camp Tuttle Road. The filed sub-bids will be accepted from electrical and painting. The filed subbids are due September14th at 10 AM. The general construction bids are due September 21st at 10 AM. An addendum will go out after the filed sub-bids have been submitted listing all the filed sub-bids and the prices for their work. The request for proposals can be picked up at Sutton Town Hall 4 Uxbridge Rd., Sutton, MA 01590 Monday through Thursday 8 AM to 4 PM and Fridays 9 AM to 12 PM. beginning August 30, 2017. A non-mandatory walkthrough will be held on September 5th 11:00 AM at the site. You can also email j.smith@town.sutton.ma.us for a copy of the request for proposal. Proposals for the filed sub-bids must identify the filed sub-work to be completed and be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Request for Proposals: Rehabilitation of Goddard Lodge at Marion’s Camp Project” returned no later than September 14th at 10:00 AM. Proposals for the general contractor work must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Request for Proposals: Rehabilitation of Goddard Lodge at Marion’s Camp Project” no later than September 21st at 10:00 AM. James Smith Town Administrator

LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES MILLBURY PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 41 of the Massachusetts General Laws, Section 81-T, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 11, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, on the application of Fox Gate, LLC for modification of the Definitive Plan Decision for Autumn Gate Estates Phase I, property located off of Grafton Street including Autumn Gate Circle, Millbury, MA, so as to extend the construction deadline for a period of two years. Application is available for inspection in the Planning Department, Municipal Office Building during regular business hours. Anyone wishing to be heard on this application should appear at the time and place designated above. Richard Gosselin Chairman

Public Hearing Notice Sutton Planning Board In accordance with the provisions of C. 40A §5 , The Sutton Planning Board will hold a public hearing at the Sutton Town Hall on Monday, September 11, 2017 7:05 P.M. to discuss the following zoning bylaw changes. 1. Amend the Zoning Bylaw by adding section IV.E. – Recreational Marijuana Establishments 2. Amend the Zoning Bylaw – Sign Regulations section IV.A.4.a. by specifically stating signs for municipal facilities are allowed in every zoning district 3. Amend the Zoning Bylaw section I.C.3.c. to clarify the process to alter nonconforming structures on nonconforming lots 4. Amend the Zoning Bylaw and map to add an area of West Sutton from Josephson Road to the Oxford Town line to the Village Center Overlay District. 5. Amend the Zoning Bylaw section V.E.5.c. to allow additional agricultural uses under 5 acres within the Village Center Overlay District 6. Amend the Zoning Bylaw section V.E.8.b. to allow standing seam metal roofs in the Village Center Overlay District A full copy of the text of the articles and/or related maps can be viewed in the Office of the Town Clerk during normal office hours. Wayne Whittier, Chairman

MILLBURY PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 11, 2017, at 7:15 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, on the application of Thomas Stratford, Mid State Properties, LLC property located at 239 Riverlin Street, Millbury, MA, for Site Plan Review Special Permit under Article 1, Section 12.4 of the Millbury Zoning Bylaws, and for a Post-Construction Stormwater Management Permit under Chapter 16 Section 16-3 of the Millbury General Bylaws, to construct the site as a “build to suit” project with two buildings, 4800 square feet each and associated improvements with a future use that would be allowed under the current Industrial 1 zoning. Application is available for review in the Planning Department during normal business hours. Anyone wishing to be heard on this matter should appear at the time and place specified above. Richard Gosselin Chairman

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 Docket No. WO15P0803PM CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION TO EXPAND THE POWERS OF A CONSERVATOR In the Interests of: Marie A Katinauskas Of: Milford, MA RESPONDENT Incapacitated Person/Protected Person To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Sharon A Courtois of Narragansett, RI in the above captioned matter requesting that the court: Expand the powers of a Conservator of the Respondent. The petition asks the court to make a determination that the powers of the Guardian and/or Conservator should be expanded, modified, or limited since the time of the appointment. The original petition is on file with the court. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 09/19/2017. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The abovenamed person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A Keamy, First Justice of this Court. Date: August 17, 2017 Stephanie K. Fattman, Register of Probate 08/24/2017 MSC

NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by John E. Miller, to Millbury Federal Credit Union, dated June 4, 2004, recorded in Worcester County Registry of Deeds in Book 33818, Page 65, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 10 o’clock A.M. on the 12th day of September, 2017, 15 Laurel Drive, Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage. To wit: The land with the buildings thereon situated on the westerly side of Laurel Drive in the Town of Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the northeasterly corner of tract to be conveyed at a point in the westerly line of Laurel Drive at the southerly edge of the westerly line of the turn around circle as shown on plan recorded in Worcester District Registry of Deeds, Plan Book 308, Plan 27, and also at Lot 15 as shown on said plan; THENCE by the westerly line of Laurel Drive S. 23º 29; W. one hundred thirty and 00/100 (130.00) feet to Lot 13 on said plan; THENCE by said Lot 13 N. 64º 58’ 50” W. one hundred twenty-three and 52/100 (123.52) feet to a stonewall; THENCE by a stonewall N. 23º 41’ 10” E. one hundred twenty-five and 00/100 (125.00) feet to Lot 15 on said plan; THENCE by said Lot 15 S. 67º 19’ E. one hundred twenty-three and 04/100 (123.04) feet to the point of beginning. Said premises contained 16,000.00 square feet more or less, and being Lot 14 on “Plan to Show Division of Property in Millbury, Massachusetts” dated March 13, 1967, drawn by Kenneth Shaw, C.E. and recorded in Worcester District Registry of Deeds, Plan Book 308, Plan 27. Being the same premises as conveyed in a deed from John E. Miller and Heather G. Miller n/k/a Heather Grey to John E. Miller, dated March 27, 2000 and recorded with Worcester County Registry of Deeds in Book 22454, Page 59. A deposit of $5,000.00 for the entire mortgage premises being sold, is to be paid by certified check or bank check by the purchaser at the time and place of the sale. The Mortgagee also reserves the right to alter the order of sale on the date of the auction. The balance is payable at the closing. The closing will occur within thirty (30) days after the date of the sale at the Law Offices of Melia & Osol, 16 Harvard Street, Worcester, MA 01609. Other terms to be announced at the sale. The Mortgagee reserves the right to continue the sale from time to time by public announcement at the time and date of the original or any continued sale. If the highest bidder fails to complete the purchase of the mortgage premises on the terms provided in this notice and in the Memorandum of Sale signed following the auction, then the mortgagee reserves the right to convey the mortgage premises to the second highest bidder at the auction. If the mortgagee exercises that right it will notify the second highest bidder who will then have three (3) days to deliver the deposit specified above to the Mortgagee’s attorney, Law Offices of Melia & Osol, 16 Harvard Street, Worcester, MA 01609, and agree upon a date for delivery of the deed. Premises to be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed. Millbury Federal Credit Union, Present holder of said mortgage By its Attorneys, Law Offices of Melia & Osol, 16 Harvard Street, Worcester, MA 01609

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Hank VonHellion is a multimedia artist and organizer, specializing in graffiti, illustration, installation and photography. He is chair of the Public Arts Working Group, a board member of the Worcester Arts Council, a committee member of Pow! Wow! Worcester and a member of the American Society of Media Photographers. VonHellion has contracted one of the future artist studio spaces at the Creative Hub on Ionic Avenue. invest in the infrastructure to support creatives. Things like affordable live/work spaces, a culture of collaboration between how the city insists on billing me for mountains of parking tickets, so it must be the city and these groups and a concerted my name (Kelley and Ryan certified, quick effort to incorporate into education are vital to maintaining creative culture. You shout out to the team!) Also, with a name can’t call yourself a creative city if you like VonHellion I imagine that superhero don’t support those very people in ways would be closer to Eric Powell’s “The that go beyond mere lip service. I think Goon” than he would be to Superman. the Creative Hub, its community, and its Sure, I’d love to spend my days punching influence will help us all move a few more out zombies, evil wicker monsters and steps in the right direction. Nazis, but is Worcester ready for that? God, wouldn’t that be great?! Are you Can you share an anecdote to illustrate what looking for a side gig as sidekick?

Hank VonHellion sounds like he could be a superhero. Is that your real name? It’s

makes Worcester’s art scene so unique?

Where is Worcester in its journey to attaining There’s a statue near the old courthouse of a distinguished-looking gentleman riding a strong creative culture? Worcester is at

an important crossroads. The character of the city is actively being sculpted out of all the current momentum and influx of resources. An important aspect of that is the question of how we address the looming specter of gentrification and what that means to the philosophy of city building that will be adopted. Are we building for the trust fund millennials or are we building for everyone? Are we courting new industry to expand opportunity for all or are we doing it to exclude by way of social engineering? These are the kinds of questions we should all be asking and the answers that we should be demanding of ourselves and our city government.

What do you envision for studio 2E of the Creative Hub? With all the great people

supporting the space, it has the potential to manifest as a great resource, one that the city and the influx of new companies in town would be sleeping on if they don’t tap into. I’m happy to add my own bit of spice to the soup brewing there. The city needs places where creativity is nurtured. The Creative Hub will most certainly be one of those places, but we also need to

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a horse. As far back as I can remember the horse’s peaches have been spray painted red. It’s not immediately obvious and it requires one to really look for it. This always makes me smile. I think that’s what it’s like in Worcester right now, a city full of creative people who work hard everyday to legitimize the importance of art and imagination in city planning. Outwardly, everyone is prim and proper, but there is this silly, optimistic, sometimes revolutionary undercurrent of joyful absurdity flowing just under the surface. If that vibe were a person we’d be best friends.

In what ways does your work channel the “minutia of our daily lives” as a means for formulating connections? There’s a perverse kind of pleasure in commiserating with others over common experiences, oneupping with tales of heartache and defeat. Those kinds of commonalities are what make us all human. But, there is a greater excitement in exploring differences. I care about the ways that you’re different from me more than I do what makes us similar. Through learning about differences I get the experience of living lives vicariously through you that I

would’ve never been able to otherwise. I try to use those themes and experiences as inspiration. The narrative aspect of some of my work and my affinity for the kinds of music my parents would hate is also influential. I want to tell stories in a way that feels visceral and lyrical. I’m also incredibly stubborn, often to the point of frustration for some of the people in my life. It’s a double-edged sword. The benefit is that I’ll often be the first to dig in my heels over some perceived injustice or oversight and do anything I can to challenge it. The challenge is that it also means that I’m hard to dissuade, even if remaining on that particular course will certainly lead to disastrous effect. I was denied entrance into Canada the last time I attempted to cross. After being singled out for what I believed was nothing more than the color of my skin, I was then put in a room with other secondary screenings filled only with people of color. I made it my mission to call attention to the circumstances at length. Needless to say, things did not go my way and I ended up having to drive several hours back home. I think that’s what you could boil my work down to - the very human phenomenon of simultaneously experiencing two seemingly opposing feelings. The powerful desire to bond and belong and the need to call out all the human muck in the world by name. I think to greater or lesser degrees we all struggle with finding that balance and that interplay is at the center of much of what I do.

How do you stay focused on the future amidst the “villainy” and “division” you are witnessing in the present? There’s a

problem in the world right now that makes it seem acceptable for some to put profits over people or winning over empathy. When you have the president of the United States launching into messages of coded sympathy for fascists and white supremacists we should all have the same reaction: horror and anger. I think that like a lot of other people, finding productive ways to channel that kind anger keeps one looking forward toward a future free from corrosive influence. Connecting with others through the art community is just one of many ways to help realize that future.

How did you arrive at the crossroads of art and community in the city of Worcester?

With a lot of help. I’m lucky enough to be able to call some amazingly creative, civic-minded and, frankly, stubborn people here in Worcester friends. Oddly enough, the same kind of stubborn minded pain-in-the-ass people that will dive into a public project and tough it out to completion, are also the kind of people that are wide open to collaboration and pushing others to chase crazy ideas. Go figure. Anyone that claims to be “self made” is either living in some scientifically undocumented selfcontained microsystem or is straight narcissistic. Success is a group effort.

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