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Is it necessary and effective? Or is it a dangerous tool that only scars those subjected to it? Read this week’s cover Pastor Judy Hanlon on the chancel of Hadwen story and decide.

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Rose, Moynihan, Wally and Franco score preliminary wins Bill Shaner

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ean Rose and Matt Wally scored the most votes by clear margins in their respective preliminary races Tuesday.

In District 1, Sean Rose and Ed Moynihan will advance to the Nov. 7 general election. Rose took just over 1,000 votes, 42 percent of the vote case, according to a preliminary count. Moynihan took just over 750, or 31 percent. The pair beat out candidates Gerardo Schiano, who took 17 percent, and Bill Coleman, who took just under 9 percent.

In District 5, Wally pulled away with 45 percent of the vote, with 1,076 ballots cast in his favor. Paul Franco beat out Doug Arbetter by a slim margin, 673604, to claim the second slot. Ben Champagne, who had not been actively campaigning, took 34 votes, according to the unofficial count.

The races were decided amid low voter turnout, though perhaps not as low as many had anticipated.

Of the roughly 47,000 registered voters between the two districts, 4,800 came out to vote, a 10-percent turnout. The count is in line with recent preliminary elections, and wasn’t aided by city-wide buzz around an at-large Council or School Committee preliminary, which likely would have boosted voter turnout.

Sean Rose, who ran a campaign around strong advocacy for the school district, said the win feels good, but he’s read to get back to work.

He said he has a vast network of people supporting him, and aims to continue getting the word out until election day.

Moynihan, whose campaign has focused on improving the city’s status as a cultural hub, said he is looking forward to ramping up the campaign in the weeks leading up to the general. The preliminary results, he said, show that he’s running as an underdog.

“We’re going to have to work smarter, work harder, and out-hustle to get my message across to the voters,” he said.

Schiano, in a post to his campaign Facebook page, congratulated Moynihan and Rose on running great campaigns, and thanked the people who supported him.

“I’m honored to have taken part in this process,” he said, “and am grateful for the experience and all the new friends I have made over the past few months.”

Schiano ran on an infrastructure-based platform and advocated for better city planning.

Coleman could not be reached for comment before this story went to print.

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Sean Rose stands out with his father-in-law Tom White, a longtime politico, at the UU Church polling location on Holden Street.

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A weekly quality of life check-in of Worcester

Districts 1 and 5 preliminary elections draw out about 10 percent of registered voters – as expected, and not a good showing. -2

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Announced closings of two longtime Main Street retail stores in Worcester signal yet another shift away from small business. -3

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The number of students chronically absent from Worcester Public Schools rises sharply, to the highest it has been in about seven years. Why? -4

District 1 candidates Sean Rose and Ed Moynihan and District 5 contenders Matt Wally and Paul Franco enjoy wins to propel them to the Nov. 7 general election. +4

Worcester Pride Parade reaffirms the city’s status as a welcoming city to the LGBTQ community. +3

More students from Worcester Public Schools are going to Worcester State College as city’s others post-secondary education institutions also offer pathways to continued education. Great job! +5

Amazon is looking for a home for its second corporate headquarters.

Dare Worcester dream of being that place? Why not? +1

Hurricane Irma may not have physically landed in New England, but Worcester Magazine felt her wrath as the host of its website, based in Alabama, lost power – meaning we lost our website for a couple days. -2

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More Worcester students taking advantage of state college option Walter Bird Jr.

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s the only public, four-year college in the city, Worcester State University believes it is uniquely positioned to attract students who might otherwise be put off by the higher costs at private colleges and universities. The numbers show that the home of the Lancers is pulling in more first-year students. Perhaps most satisfying for the school, while the number of area students enrolling at some private Worcester colleges remains relatively stable, more local students are also choosing Worcester State.

Unofficial numbers reveal a 5-percent increase in new students at Worcester State over last year, including 911 first-year students.

While 51 percent of new students, including transfers, hail from Worcester County, one of the highlights for Worcester State University director of admissions Joe Dicarlo is a rise in the number of incoming students from Worcester Public Schools. The university saw a 25-percent increase in those students over last year, with about 222 incoming students having graduated from public schools in Worcester, according to Dicarlo.

The increase was not random. Worcester State made a conscious effort to woo more students from the Woo, Dicarlo said, noting the glut of colleges and universities recruiting new students.

“You see more colleges coming to Worcester to recruit,” he said. “Sometimes, our students are wooed to travel far away. We thought this was an opportunity to reintroduce Worcester

State University to our local students.”

The university more consistently reached out to local students, Dicarlo said, but there were other factors as well. He cited campus expansion, including last year’s opening of the new Wellness Center and the completion of a new dining hall, as attractive to new students, especially those from Worcester.

In addition, Dicarlo said, the addition of full-time faculty over the past several years has played a role in attracting students. More than 90 new faculty members were hired

between 2011-16, according to Renae Lias Claffey, assistant to the president for campus communications at Worcester State.

More academic offerings have been added as well, with programs including ethnic studies, liberal studies and mathematics for elementary education.

Of course, money also comes into play. Per collegedata.com, the yearly in-state cost to attend Worcester State is $24,661; the out-ofstate cost is $30,741. Compared to some of the city’s private colleges, it could be an attractive

price tag for many families. The annual cost to attend Holy Cross, according to collegedata. com, is $63,765. It costs $62,939 per year to attend WPI, $54,282 to go to Becker College and $53,350 for Clark University.

Each of those private institutions is highly regarded in their own right, drawing students from throughout the country and around the world. While Worcester State is beefing up its freshman class, not all private colleges in Worcester are following the same model. continued on page 7

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In District 5, the sentiments were similar.

Wally said he isn’t making much of his victory.

“The work isn’t done,” he said. “I didn’t announce my candidacy to win a preliminary, I announced to win in November.”

But, he said, it felt good to have the hard work of his campaign realized, and have his message resonate with voters. He said he put together a plan over the summer and stuck to it diligently, and plans to do so until Election Day. Wally has run on a campaign of pragmatism and smart planning, and has stressed the need for someone with urban planning and design on the city council as the city continues to develop.

Franco, quoting his son, said his campaign, “survived and advanced.”

“We’ll just keep going forward and do our best,” he said. “We have to put the work in, have to do what we have to do.”

Franco has run on a “neighborhoods first” campaign, arguing the city administration needs to focus more attention on the problems facing his district.

Arbetter, who ran on a platform far to the left of many in city politics, said in a post to his campaign Facebook page that, despite the

Matt Wally and Paul Franco hold their respective campaign signs outside the Worcester State University polling location Tuesday. loss, he will “continue to make Worcester the progressive city it deserves to be.”

“I am not going anywhere,” he said.

He endorsed Wally in the post, and said he is going to do everything he can to make sure he gets elected.

At the polls, many voters said they came out more out of a sense of civic duty than to throw their weight behind any one candidate, but others were ardent supporters.

District 1 resident Donna Connolly, voting at the Universalist Unitarian Church on Holden Street, said Rose’s message resonated with her.

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{ citydesk } At Becker, for example, there was a conscious decision to decrease the number of freshmen this year, dipping to 380 incoming students from 423 in 2016. That number represented a significant jump over the average freshman class size of 390 from 201214, according to Greg Potts, vice president of enrollment management at Becker. In addition to larger incoming classes, Becker also saw an increase in first-to-second-year retention from 68 percent to 74 percent.

“These issues,” Potts said, “created issues with space this fall. Frankly, we are running out of room. “ The school was able to add more housing this fall and expects to add classroom space later this year with the opening of The Colleen C. Barrett Center.

Whether it was related to the decision to enroll fewer freshmen, Becker’s admission of students from Worcester and the rest of Central Mass this fall, 113, remained relatively steady with last year’s enrollment of 112.

Worcester State, meanwhile, executed the opposite strategy, having increased campus size and student living spaces with renovations to some buildings. The school specifically targeted local students with several on-the-spot decision days last December.

“We visited all the Worcester public high schools and, basically, students were allowed to receive an admissions decision on the spot,” Dicarlo said. “It creates a lot of great buzz around the admissions process and the students were pretty excited about it, so that’s one the things that helped.”

Dicarlo credited Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Maureen Binienda with playing a major role in facilitating those events. For her part, Binienda credited partnerships like the on-the-spot decision days for building a bridge between the public schools and Worcester State.

“The trend we’re seeing is, if [students are] offered a scholarship for a school, they’re more likely to start thinking about attending that school,” Binienda said.

The 100 Males to College program, which partners the city’s public schools with Worcester State and Quinsigamond Community College to afford post-secondary education opportunities to young men, is another example of bridge-building, according to Binienda.

“I think the biggest thing is we’ve developed a lot of partnerships with Worcester State University,” said Binienda, while noting ties with some of the city’s private colleges as well, including Clark, Holy Cross and Assumption.

In addition to recruiting more local students, Worcester State is also seeing a large number of graduates – 88 percent according to Lias Claffey – stay in the region after graduation. That dovetails nicely into the city’s attempt to keep college graduates in Worcester from returning home or fleeing

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“He’s going to talk about education and what we need to do,” Connolly said. “Nothing is going to happen if we don’t continue to have strong public schools in the city. I believe that firmly.”

District 1 resident Anthony Pignataro, voting at the Salem Covenant Church, said he was pulling for Coleman, a man who has run for City Council often over the decades.

“It’s about time they vote him in. Bill Coleman,” said Pignataro, “everyone knows who Bill Coleman is. He does things for people all the time and he’s not even a councilor. Can you imagine what he could do if you gave him the chance to get in there?”

District 5 resident Gail Hamm, voting at Worcester State University, said Wally has already proven to be a good advocate for the district, particularly around sidewalk issues on Flagg Street.

“The thing that I like is he’s easily accessible,” Hamm said.

District 5 resident Phil Culbertson said Arbetter’s candidacy excited him, particularly in his views on increasing tax revenue from nonprofits, and said his youth, at 26, is something city politics needs.

“He’s a progressive candidate,” said Culbertson, “but in a really smart way.”

District 5 resident Joe Paparella, who was out in front of the Worcester State polling location holding signs, said Franco would make a great city councilor.

“He’s an accomplished litigator who takes care of little people,” Paparella said. “He wants to serve his community. He always talks about the little people.”

With the District 1 and District 5 races set, the November election will see two-way races for four of the five city districts (Davis Asare is challenging incumbent George Russell in District 3, while Coreen Gaffney goes up against incumbent District 4 Councilor Sarai Rivera) and an eight-way race for at-large councilor/mayor.

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“I love the fact they’re providing opportunities for college education,” City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. said. “Some kids may live at home and stay here in their own community.”

As for more high school students opting to attend Worcester State, Binienda said affordability is a factor, but said the university has also established itself as a solid choice for graduating seniors.

“I think Worcester State has earned itself a reputation of being a great university,” Binienda said. “It has gained a reputation as a school of choice for the kids of Worcester.”

Walter Bird Jr. is editor of Worcester Magazine. Share story tips and comments at 508-749-3166, ext. 322, or by email at wbird@worcestermag.com.

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SCARAMUCCI, SCARAMUCCI:

Will you do the Fandango?

Anthony Scaramucci, my personal favorite Trump-adjacent media darling, has taken an interest in #WorcPoli lately, or so it seems. The man famous for his 10 days as communications director has followed a few people recently, including Gerardo Schiano, who ran for District 1 City Council, and Dan Glaun, a MassLive reporter who occasionally dabbles in Worcester news.

Both, as one should, found it odd. Schiano took to Facebook, asking why such a man would follow him.

Glaun, showing a knack for enterprise, sent him a Twitter message, asking if he’d like to break news of his next career move to MassLive. A Hail Mary pass for sure. But could you imagine that scoop?

Anyway, Schiano and Glaun likely were not followed

by Scaramucci himself, but rather a social media consultant adopting the strategy that if you follow a whole bunch of people, some will follow back. The Mooch follows 167,000 people, after all. A recent post on the Atlantic’s website broke it down, and compared it to the actor Taye Diggs, which, if you’re on Twitter a lot, you already know. And if you’re not, you don’t really need to.

50 YEARS: The very first class at Doherty Memorial

High School will hold its 50th reunion in a few weeks.

First, congrats to everyone going and I hope you have a great time Saturday, Oct. 7. Second, what a testament to the need for a new high school. The same exact building has been graduating senior classes since 1967. That’s 50 years of a building getting less and less state of the art, and less and less able to handle the demands of a 21stcentury classroom. Mayor Joe Petty has promised a new Doherty and a new South High School, and both are on Massachusetts School Building Association list, which is essentially a queue for state construction funding.

SHACKLED: Shack’s, the iconic downtown clothing store, is closing down. The business at 403 Main Street opened in 1955, and was handed through three generations of the Shack family. In a MassLive article, the current owners, brothers Michael and Jeffrey Shack, said the closing wasn’t by choice, but rather an inability to keep up with city taxes. Since 2012, the assessed property value jumped from $1.12 to $1.24 million, something the Shack brothers said they couldn’t keep up with. One of the brothers told MassLive they feel like “the gutted horse (the city) didn’t want.” Harsh words, but can you blame them? The store will stay open until the end of the month, offering a 50-75 percent fire sale on everything.

HARDWARE NO MORE: The nation’s oldest hardware

store, Elwood Adams Hardware, will close at the end of the month. The downtown institution at 156 Main Street opened in 1782 and the ownership cited internet sales and retirement plans as reasons for finally shuttering the business, according to the Telegram, who also ran a story on the oldest art supply store in the country, C.C. Lowell. C.C. Lowell is near and dear to my heart and I’m glad to see the Telegram report it is hanging on. Apparently, the store has been aided by the so-called Worcester Renaissance, as more artists seek out the city. That’s a great thing. I’d personally hate to see another one of these iconic small businesses go.

NEW MEMBRANE: Researchers at Worcester

Polytechnic Institute may have found the key to making fuel cell-powered cars more tenable. The scientists, according to a Telegram article late last week, developed a new liquid metal membrane that could allow the hydrogen fuel cells that power electric cars to be produced and repowered more efficiently. In order to filter hydrogen out of the atmosphere and into the batteries, scientists now rely on palladium, which is expensive, but the folks at WPI have found a work-around using gallium, which is much cheaper.

It could also radically increase the number of electric fueling stations across the country, which is often seen as a major barrier to adopting all-electric cars en masse.

DATA GAL: The school department has found someone to replace David Perda, the outgoing chief research and accountability officer, or, colloquially, “data guy.” Kristina Rearick, a research analyst at Worcester State University, has been offered the job, but, according to a Telegram article last week, has yet to sign it. Superintendent Maureen Binienda stressed the importance of the position and the need to fill it quickly. Analysis of large data sets helps officials identify the district’s most pressing needs. This time of year, the data guys focus most on analyzing MCAS data, said Binienda.

{ worcesteria } WRBQs: As the city swings into campaign season, the Worcester Research Bureau released an interesting report stuffed with suggested questions for the mayor race down to the school committee race. In keeping with the overall position of the bureau, they press on the split tax rate, the city’s murky sanctuary city status and the opioid crisis, to questions regarding public transit, affordable housing and public funding for a potential PawSox stadium. In general, the report pretty much hits on all the Worcester politics talking points. One question, though, read to me as being a little pointed: “Should the city look to outsource certain current municipal functions to private entities?” In a summary of the issue, the bureau specifically points to the DCU Center, the Green Hill Golf Course and Union Station. Have you a private company in mind, WRB? MORE FORUMS: With the ballot set for November, expect an increase in campaign activity and forums. The NAACP has two forums planned for the at-large/mayor pool. The forums will take place a week apart from each other, on Wednesday, Oct. 18 and Wednesday, Oct. 25. Both will be held at the Worcester Youth Center, starting at 6 p.m. According to a NAACP release, the organization will also be preparing candidate profiles ahead of time, to be shared on the website and social media. Looking forward to that, I have to say.

BLURRY T.V.: I’m not on my game if I’m not complaining about the city’s tech deficiencies. This time, it’s the election coverage on cable and live stream. Earlier in the day, I was told I could see the results as they came in on the government channel (192 on Charter) or on the government channel livestream. I thought that was cool. Instead of rushing over to City Hall, I went home and set up on the couch. The thing is, both were nearly unreadable. The numbers on the livestream looked like they were redacted or something. They were that blurry. On cable, I had to be inches away from the TV to make it out. Best case, the city and Charter work together to make a more TV-friendly presentation than the source document. Short of that happening, at least make the document a little bigger.

POLICE BRUTALITY: Bombshell reporting by the Telegram’s Brad Petrishen last week on the Michael Motyka police brutality case. Apparently, an internal investigation revealed several fellow officers, including a superior, were aware of the assault that landed Motyka in this mess.

One allegedly asked, “Why didn’t you knock him out?” The internal notes came to light after the prisoner’s defense attorney filed a complaint, and most of the evidence comes from a security camera feed that covered the outside of the cell. Petrishen’s story explains it better than I. Just read it.

WORCESTER LAMPOON: Last week, I wrote about the emergence of This Week in

Worcester, a new online-only news outlet run by former Worcester Sun reporter Patrick Sargent. What I neglected to mention was a sister outlet of sorts that I’m cautiously optimistic about. It’s called the Worcester Lampoon, and it aims to be the city’s version of The Onion, a satirical news site that uses completely fictional stories as commentary on current events. The site’s off to a fairly strong start. I was particularly tickled by “Jose Canseco Signs 1-year deal with the Worcester Railers,” but found “Area heroin addict skeptical of immigrant contribution” kind of cringeworthy. Still, I think this idea has great potential. And I also have some suggestions: “Councilor Gary Rosen seen campaigning through Hurricane Irma.” “PawSox quickly call Uber from Worcester’s apartment.” “Confused jesters show up on Main Street for the Renaissance Fair.” “Telegram and Gazette to ‘pivot to video’ after laying off its last reporter.” I’m full of ‘em. Hit me up.

CANNABIS CONTROL: The long-promised, five-member Cannabis Control Commission finally formed this week. The state body is tasked with writing the regulations on the recreational marijuana industry, which is slated for a July 1, 2018, opening day. The City Council has, over the past few months, flirted with the idea of taking action on the subject, but the conversation has always dissolved after someone (rightly) points out there’s not enough guidance from the state to take any real steps. Well, this body is where that guidance will come from. For Worcester politicos interested in how Worcester will embrace (or reject) the nascent industry, this is an important state governing body to pay attention to.

CHARTER FINE: Local public school advocates are rejoicing with the rest of the state as the

group that financed the 2016 ballot question to expand charter schools was hit with a $426,500 campaign finance law violation fine, the largest in state history. The group is accused of not disclosing large donors. For many, the fine confirms the suspicion that the campaign was backed by shady money and shadier interests.

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he announced closings of two longtime retail institutions along Worcester’s Main Street likely will not spell the end of the city’s renaissance. They do highlight the need for modern retail space in and around the downtown core.

Elwood Adams, a hardware store at 156 Main St., and Shack’s Clothes at 403 Main St. both recently announced intentions to lock up their doors for good. It is a bitter pill to swallow, given Elwood Adams has operated in the city for well over 200 years. Shack’s, meanwhile, has been in Worcester since 1928.

It might seem more disconcerting if a business that opened just a few years ago on Main Street suddenly closed up shop, but that does not diminish the sting felt by the loss of two mainstays. The news should reinvigorate efforts to lure new retail businesses to the city.

City councilors — many of them — have long sounded the alarm on the need for retail businesses downtown. While hotels and apartment buildings pop up like so many spring flowers, there has been little to no introduction of retail stores.

So what comes first, the chicken or the egg? The city seems to be operating on the belief that if you bring in the people, the businesses will follow.

That may well turn out to be true.

There is something else to be noted about the closing of longtime stores. Whenever one closes, we hear and read stories of upset customers.

But the very reason these stores are closing is because of a lack of customers. Where, then, are all these customers when the store is open?

The truth is, while many of us blast the big box stores for putting smaller and well-established businesses like Elwood Adams and Shack’s out of business, we also shop there. Perhaps the even larger enemy to the mom-and-pop formula is the internet, where many a customer turns to in the name of modern-day convenience.

That does not mean smaller retail stores cannot survive and thrive – ­­ it is just a matter of finding the right ones. Cities like Boston and Somerville are populated by sidewalk, walk-in friendly stores.

Worcester needs those. That is easier said than done, of course.

For now, we bid a sad adieu to two reminders of a Main Street long gone. Here’s hoping it returns in some form or other. There are positive developments, including new ownership at The Palladium, 261 Main St. But that doesn’t necessarily make it easier to say goodbye to Elwood Adams and Shack’s.

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What about Bob?

think?” said the nervous 10-year-old.

“Damn it. there goes the kite,” said the fresh 6-year-old.

“Maybe it’s time to go back to the room and watch the weather. ’m not a meteorologist, but I could play one on TV. And stop swearing.” (Me.) Television broadcasts have been saturated with hurricane Instead of heading up to the hotel room, we lingered on the information, pun intended; personally, I feel like I just took a miraculously empty porch overlooking the ocean, and sat in the course in natural disasters. In fact, I might be applying for the rocking chairs we’d admired so often. We were like the Goldilocks late Dick Albert’s old job as WCVB weather guru. I’ve learned family, joyfully sampling the seating. There was no traffic on plenty about storm surges in the last week. Before hurricanes Ocean Boulevard and no pedestrians strolled the boardwalk, unless Harvey and Irma (names that sound a lot like husband-and-wife we counted the emergency vehicle that rolled by blasting from a canasta players living in Ft. Myers, now that I think about it), I speaker: “This is an emergency. Please evacuate Hampton Beach was unaware of the true nature of the Saffir-Simpson scale that immediately. Hurricane Bob is approaching.” determines a storm’s category. How I lived this long without We reluctantly took the hint. Back in the room, we watched knowing what a frontal trough and developing convective banding the weather reports on television. That’s when we decided to head features might be, I’ll never understand.

Before the current nightmarish hurricane season (which couldn’t back to Worcester. Our plan was to go home until it was over, and then return to our awesome hotel room, so we didn’t bother to possibly have anything to do with climate change), the only real pack. We couldn’t afford to go to a hotel further inland, anyway experience I had with the phenomenon of tropical storms was the these were lean times. We pulled up to my mother-in-law’s threearrival in New England of Hurricane Bob. In August 1991, I was decker just in time to help put masking tape on the windows. And a young wife and mother of two, and excitedly settling into the we waited.

Beachview Inn at Happy Hampton. We’d heard about the storm It rained. Then it stopped. that was brewing, but we weren’t worried. These things always “That’s it?” asked the disappointed father. sounded worse than they were. Who listens to weather forecasters “I hope that’s it,” said the praying 10-year-old. anyway? They always play it up, milk it for all it’s worth, we said.

“What the hell, that sucked,” said the fresh 6-year-old.

Besides, thanks to those dire predictions, we were able to get a “Let’s go. I left my makeup on the sink in the hotel room. And room at The Beachview! Right on Ocean Boulevard! In August!

Why let a little wind and rain stop us? We survived the Blizzard of stop swearing.” (Me.) Ninety minutes later, we checked back into the very awesome ‘78, for cryin’ out loud. Category 3 didn’t sound too terrible. This Beachview Inn. Hampton’s seashore had shifted quite a bit; sand will be fun, we said. that belonged by the water now coated the stairway to the hotel.

Oh, to be young and stupid.

Once inside, we discovered that the ceiling had caved in and my The beach was deserted; in fact, it was so empty, we could fly makeup was floating in a sink filled with rainwater. a kite without any interference, or chance of running across a “Wow!” said the surprised father. sunbather’s blanket. “”It could have been worse,” said the relieved 10-year-old.

“This is great. We have the beach to ourselves,” said the optimist “What the f---k,” I said. father.

“I heard that,” said the fresh 6-year-old.

“The sky looks kinda funny. Kind of an eerie glow, dontcha Janice Harvey

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Two things to say about President Trump Arnold Pulda

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have been considering writing an extended opinion piece for Worcester Magazine’s “Your Turn” for a while now, since December, when I wrote to the editor here and proposed a reply to an opinion piece by Harvey Fenigsohn, titled “An open letter to my fellow Democrats.” In it the author bemoaned the election of Trump, but urged fellow liberals/Democrats/ progressives to “cheer up,” that there would be sufficient restraints on the incoming president to mitigate the extent of the damage that he would and could do. He also said that we should “listen sincerely” to those who voted for Trump, empathize with them, and attend to their cares and needs.

That letter was published eight months ago, and it is turning out that constitutional restraints on Trump seem to be weak, and there is no restraining him or his entourage. Secondly, as to listening to and empathizing with those who voted for him? Nah. They are engaged in tortured attempts to defend the indefensible, so why bother?

So, during the intervening months, as I continued to mull over what to write, I figured that some kind of catalog of the administration’s misdeeds, pernicious actions, unethical activities and other various violations would be relevant. But again, nah.

Those have come so fast, so thick, in such volume, that it would be fruitless to even begin to do that. Besides, everyone who watches TV and accesses the Internet knows what is going on.

Instead, two things strike me: first, the hair. Some might say that discussion of a person’s hair — his appearance, really — is frivolous, capricious, and even malicious. I feel otherwise.

The way a person, especially a prominent person, presents himself to the world reveals character — especially when this style of presentation makes such a strong impression, even a statement, which Trump’s hairdo does. So, fair game.

The ‘do has excited considerable curiosity and speculation. The website gawker.com has analyzed it at length, and concluded that

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Trump has invested about $60k in the building and maintenance of the ‘do. Trump’s personal doctor has said that Donald uses Rogaine in order to preserve what he has up there. But for me, there is a cultural and generational component to the hair. I am the same age as Trump, so I can identify with the cultural role models that both he and I admired and tried to emulate as we grew up. Elvis, for sure, and Ricky, and Buddy, but mostly Bobby. Yes, Bobby. Rydell, Vee, Edwards, Vinton, Darin, Helms, Goldsboro, -Lee Trammel. Each of these Bobbies made the girls swoon, and each of them had elaborate hair. Up, back and over, pompadour, Flat Top with Fenders – the classic D.A. And why? One reason only: to attract the girls, at which task Donald has done OK, even more than OK. While married, he has been a proud and public serial philanderer, indicating how and where he can grab women. And always with the hair, these days even more elaborate, ostentatious, extravagant and complicated than in the past. But here’s the point: all those Bobbies are gone, either retired or dead. And that generation of Bobby-worshiping teenagers has grown up and we have moved on, as well. As has our hair and hairdos, either vanished or trimmed, certainly styled more conservatively after we left our teenage and college years – Peter Gunn-style, maybe. Sideburns? History. Droopy mustache, you aren’t getting a job with that thing. Man-bun and/or ponytail, ditto.

But not Donald. He thinks he is still Bobby. Up, around, back, over, still attracting the girls. We didn’t elect Donald Trump, we elected Bobby Trump, the perpetual adolescent.

The second thing that occurs to me for special recognition was the extraordinary Cabinet meeting of June 12. It was about three months ago, but it has taken me a while to absorb the sheer outrageousness of it. Certainly, it has helped us redefine the words “sycophant,” “unctuous” and “obsequious.” Some of the members of the Cabinet are men (and a few women) of genuine achievement. It is no small feat to have been the CEO of Exxon, or a general of the U.S. Army, or a senator. Trump started with the vice president, asking him to begin by introducing himself and making a short statement describing his work.

We have all, as adults, been in meeting like this: say your name, what you do and move on. But Mike Pence went all out, full Monty, saying that it is “the greatest privilege of my life to serve as VP,” helping Bobby in “keeping his word to the American people.”

Then others followed – Sessions, DeVos, and so on – one-upping each other in their praise and tribute to the president. One person only refrained from this embarrassing charade – Mike Mattis, who said only that he was proud to represent the people in the armed forces. The rest of them, they set a world record for saccharine, fragrant praise.

Asked to comment on that meeting, David Axelrod was asked if that kind of insincere, phony accoladefest was common anywhere else in the world. He said yes, in North Korea.

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That’s What They Said

“I was very happy to be able to do it, because there’s not too

UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, about donating part of his liver to his mom, Rose, and saving her life.

“I just don’t like anything that’s going on in this city. Nothing good is happening in my estimation. We seem to be going down this progressive channel and we don’t pull back from it, ever.”

- Ben Champagne, who was running as a City Council candidate in District 5, on his view of Worcester, as quoted on thisweekinworcester.com.

many people who can say they saved their mother’s life.”

- Brian Bolduc, 38, Northbridge, speaking by his mother’s side at

“She’s like, ‘I don’t know how you could think you’re gay. That’s completely a choice.’”

- Nathan Manna, a student at Holy Cross, recounting his grandmother’s attitude toward him being gay.

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Bill Shaner

Nathan Manna, now 19, a student at the College of the Holy Cross and a gay rights activist, was 12 years old when he was told to sit down in an office space in the Immanuel Chapel of Upton.

With his mother on one side and father on the other, he sat directly across from the pastor; facing him, not unlike an interrogation. He had nowhere else to look but in the eyes of his parents, who put him up to it.

Manna was brought to the orthodox Presbyterian church at the request of his grandmother, a longtime parishoner at Immanuel, who believed the sessions with the pastor could turn Manna around. His nascent sexuality was a phase, and the therapy could

snap him out of it, her thinking went, as relayed by Manna. That was the best case.

And, if it didn’t work, what was the harm?

The pastor, Mike Marquis, who still runs the church, asked Manna if he had been molested when he was younger. He asked him if he knew what sex with a man entailed. He asked him if he was really gay, and really wanted to be gay, before he pulled choice bits from the scripture and read to him. The interpretation was clear: 12-year-old Manna was damned to hell if he continued down the path.

Marquis could not be reached for comment.

“When a 60-year-old guy asks you what gay sex is, how do you even respond to that?” said Manna, recounting the experience at Cool Beans, a coffee shop on the Holy Cross campus, shortly after finishing a day of classes one recent afternoon. Manna spoke softly, but in short, declarative sentences, plainly running through the experience though his eyes occasionally teared.

In all, Manna attended six hour-long sessions with Marquis, each more or less following the same structure – intense, personal questioning followed by similarly intense reading of scripture. Manna eventually BILL SHANER

Nathan Manna at the Cool Beans Coffee Shop on the Holy Cross campus.

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lied, telling his parents and the pastor he had turned straight — hallelujah — to get out of the session.

“I knew going into the sessions that it wasn’t going to change, but it was still the effect of being told you’re going to hell if you don’t,” said Manna.

In the following months, while he was homeschooled, pulled from Sutton Public Schools due to bullying, he attempted suicide four times.

What Manna experienced was textbook gay conversion therapy, a practice that, even in a progressive bastion like Massachusetts, exists behind closed doors, arranged by word of mouth and nearly untraceable. As the state Legislature considers a statewide ban on the practice, it’s unlikely still that the state could do anything about the kind of therapy Manna endured.

‘COMPLETELY A CHOICE’ A week ago, Manna stood in front of City Council to share his story publicly for the first time, and it proved the most powerful testimony of the night as councilors moved, 11-0, to pass a resoluton supporting a statewide ban on the practice. The conversion therapy ban bill mirrors similar legislation in about a dozen other states. Advocates believe a law would send a strong message that the practice is unwelcome in the state and give prosecutors another tool with which to get at the longstanding and entrenched practice.

What Manna experienced is not in any way unique, even in Massachusetts, which is often regarded as one of the most progressive states on LGBTQ rights issues.

The issue in Massachusetts is tied closely with fundamentalist religious groups. Advocates and policy analysts say the practice is often shadowy and contained within the social circle of the church, carried out in therapist offices, the back rooms of churches and at summer camps.

It’s estimated that one in three LGBTQ

youths across the country have been subject to some form of conversion therapy in recent years, according to a 2016 Southern Poverty Law Center report on conversion therapy.

The practice can take many forms, from the draconian and violent technique of shock therapy to more subtle, subversive strategies.

Techniques can include nude group exercises, re-enactments of past sexual abuse, group cuddling and sustained counseling. Some, according to the report, have been subject to bizarre tactics including the hurling of LGBT slurs and misinformation, like linking homosexuality with reduced lifespan, disease and depression. Often, youth are enlisted for therapy by parents who believe they are doing what’s best for their children, according to the report.

As Manna remembers it, his parents were doing just that, at the behest of a grandmother, his mother’s mother, who refused to accept his sexuality.

Manna had originally come out as gay in a Facebook post. The post was forwarded to a guidance counselor, who then told his parents.

The news spread through the family and, like gossip will, through the small town. With only about 100 students in his class, Manna stood out, and instantly became a target of sustained bullying, a few students leading the charge. It became so bad Manna had to be pulled from public schools and homeschooled.

As a pre-teen completely uprooted from his social circle, the isolation of homeschooling took on its own kind of pain for Manna.

Though it protected him from harassment, he was cut off from his social world.

“It was like I was the the one being punished,” he said, as opposed to the bullies.

But of all the shock waves Manna’s coming out sent through his small community, it was his grandmother that proved the most unwilling to see him for who he was. One day, the two were in the car together, and his grandmother broke down crying in front of him.

“She’s like, ‘I don’t get how you could think you’re gay. That’s completely a choice.’”

Manna tried to respond, but at 12, grasped for words. She asked him if he would see counseling about it, which, as Manna would find out, was actually conversion therapy.

The effects of conversion therapy on the children who endure it are well documented.

A San Francisco State University Study on the effects of social rejection in LGBTQ youth found that they were eight times as likely as

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Though there are still a few groups who openly tout the benefit of conversion therapy, most notably the National Association for Research and Therapy, the scientific community has widely condemned the practice. The American Psychiatric Association declassified homosexuality as a mental illness in 1973 and, since then, the APA and countless other national organizations have taken stances against conversion therapy. The American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry says there is no evidence sexual orientation can be altered through therapy. The American Academy of Pediatrics says the practice can invoke guilt and anxiety, with no potential for achieving the desired change.

CONVERSION THERAPY HISTORY Though gay men and women

throughout history have been subject to horrific abuses (and still are in some parts of the world), the practice of conversion therapy as it exists today – with a pseudo-scientific method and justification – started in the late 19th century, as people sought to take newfound scientific discoveries and weaponize them against homosexuality and other sexual practices then considered deviant, according to the SPLC report. Early techniques included hypnosis, cocaine solutions, lobotomy via an icepick, even testicle transplants. Electric shock therapy and drug cocktails meant to induce nausea also took hold as accepted practices.

Sigmund Freud made a large contribution to the then-science of conversion therapy,

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labeling homosexuality as a “form of arrested psychosexual development” in the early 20th Century.

As the gay rights movement took hold in America in the late ’60s, a countermovement of reparative therapy ministries and organizations also formed. The movement is most often referred to today as the “exgay movement,” full of books and first-hand accounts of men and women turned straight via therapy.

The National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH), formed in 1992 and is today the largest and most vocal advocate for conversion therapy, according to the SPLC. The NARTH institute argues the scientific consensus on sexuality as something that cannot be changed is propaganda. The organization also argues on its website that laws like the one proposed in Massachusetts limit the “right of individuals and families to work with a therapist that will honor the values they hold dear.”

The SPLC report, titled QUACKS, lists about a dozen organizations that openly promote conversion therapy. The closest to Worcester is Courage International, a Norwalk, Connecticut-based ministry founded in 1980 and authorized as an apostolate of the Catholic Church. Though the leaders of the

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church say they do not practice the therapy, the church hosts a 12-step program, much like Alcoholics Anonymous, intended to help gay men and women to abstain from sex. In 2006, the ministry, which has chapters across the country, was endorsed by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Local chapters include Boston; New Bedford; Tiverton, Rhode Island; Hartford, Conn.; Portland, Maine; and Albany, New York.

Hope for Wholeness, a religious organization listed in the SPLC report, advertises “freedom from homosexuality through Jesus Christ.” Of its many partner ministries, there are two in Massachusetts: the Park Street Church in Boston and the Brockton Assembly of God. Another group on the SPLC report, called Homosexuals Anonymous, has a chapter in Maine.

ATheSECULAR BILL bill state lawmakers are currently examining, called an Act Relative to Abusive Practices to Change Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Minors, would ban any sort of conversion

therapy having to do with sexuality or gender on minors. The bill only applies to licensed secular therapists.

It is similar to laws passed in other states; California was the first to do so, in 2012, and others, including Oregon, New Jersey, Illinois and New Mexico, followed suit.

If passed, the bill would allow the state Attorney General to bring consumer fraud cases against therapists caught engaging in the practice, and it gives those who wish to complain about the treatment of their child more recourse, said Deborah Shields, executive director of MassEquality, an advocacy organization and part of a group that authored the bill.

Though much of conversion therapy occurs via religious institutions, the bill includes no provisions that would curtail religious abuses.

That is mostly due to sensitivity around the separation of church and state. Advocates believed the bill might become untenable in the legislature if it included a religious component, Shields said. Still, she said she believes the bill will help tamp down the practice regardless.

“I think it’ll have a ripple effect,” she said.

“Hopefully, at some point the churches and synagogues will wake up to the fact that this is unethical and anti-religious and counter to the Golden Rule, and they too will ban it.”

But, she offered, it could prompt some to take their practice further underground.

It’s a balancing act that comes with all legislation, she said, but stressed the need for the bill, if only as a start, especially with transgender issues beginning to gain mainstream attention, if not quite acceptance.

That’s part of the reason why so many states are moving to pass bills.

“As more young people are coming out as transgender, it’s disturbing more conservative parents, causing an uptick in people being sent to conversion therapy,” she said.

A RELIGIOUS APPROACH While advocates push for

governmental reform, there are others performing anticonversion therapy work on a more personal level. Pastor

Judy Hanlon of the Hadwen Park Congregational Church runs an organization called the LGBT Asylum Support Task Force. Over the past eight years, the task force has rescued and sheltered about 130 victims of the most severe attempts at conversion and religious persecution of gay men and women around the world. In one recent case, a woman in Uganda was raped in front of her father by a traditional healer, then tied to a tree in the forest overnight.

“That is reparative therapy at its utter worst, and that’s where it can go. And it’s based in religion, I think it’s still based in religion in the U.S.,” she said, sitting on the floor of the stage at the Hadwen Park Church, looking out one recent afternoon at empty pews that, on Sundays, hold many people who once were the victims of similarly abusive conversion therapies. She dressed casually and spoke from the heart, swearing when she got angry and bringing her voice to a low whisper when describing the crimes.

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The victims of severe conversion therapy, in her experience, struggle with it for years afterward.

“They have night terrors, they are all seeing therapists, they are all struggling with some sort of self-loathing,” she said. “Many struggle with the idea that God hates them. And if you are a person of faith, and the whole source of your faith is God, and that entity hates you, it’s pretty demoralizing.”

The bulk of what Hanlon does is offer to people her reading of the scripture, which does not paint homosexuality as an aberration. She does a lot of work with youth, both locally and abroad, via email.

Though the children cannot readily leave an oppressive family situation, Hanlon offers a comforting voice, and urges them to stay strong.

“I’ll go anywhere and speak and tell them, just like the diversity in nature, the many colors of the flowers, the sunsets, the snowflakes, all of that stuff, humanity is diverse as well,” she said. “It’s a part of the creation.”

The churches most likely to subject members of its social circle to conversion therapy, she said, are fundamentalist in nature.

“They believe it’s a choice, and they have to sort of beat it out of you, rape it out of you, torture you,” she said.

From left to right, Allan Byamukama, Pastor Judy Hanlon and Baliddawa representing Hadwen Park Congregational Church at Worcester Pride Fest.

“There’s nothing to repair. It just blows my mind. Go feed a kid, help an alcoholic, let’s work on some equal wealth distribution. Why waste your time repairing beautifully-made human beings.”

In Massachusetts, she said, the practice

lurks in the shadows, contained within the worlds of more conservative churches and synagogues.

“Yeah, it’s out there and there are people that do this,” she said.

And the therapists that practice gay

conversion are just the tip of the iceberg.

“It’s the church, the prayers, the behindthe-scenes stuff that is reparative therapy,” she said.

Often, the most important thing someone enduring pressure to convert their sexuality can hear is a counter-argument to the dogma of their church, to believe they’re normal and not an abomination.

“This is life and death to me. I’m learning this is life and death. Someone running into a burning building to save somebody. They’re in the burning building,” she said. “Call me.

Find someone with a different voice and at least listen.”

The people that Hanlon houses, of which there are about 15 right now, are the best case for why homosexuality is something that cannot be changed.

“In Uganda, there’s no gay pride, no underground gay bars,” she said. Gay people in that country are isolated, kept quiet in no small part by the fact it’s illegal. In that situation, if you could choose not to be gay, she said, you would certainly choose.

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suffered after his coming out.

At 14, he was sent back to conversion therapy at Immanuel after a cousin found he had his Facebook setting set to gay. This time, with a newfound agency, Manna walked out after the third appointment.

“At that point I sort of stopped going to church,” he said.

Instead, he started working at the Sutton Public Library, where, slowly, he carved out a space for like-minded, LGBT-friendly people.

He put on events like a Yule Ball (a Harry Potter-themed dance) and slowly built a small community there.

It was that experience, he said, that allowed him to rebuild.

“That was the start of it. It gave me a community I belonged to,” he said.

Shortly after, he became involved with Worcester Youth Pride, which he now leads.

He’s helped organize a Queer Prom last spring, the first of its kind in the area, and he was active in organizing the pride week events last week. He wants to continue his activism on campus and beyond, pushing for genderinclusive housing, building the youth pride organization and advocating for the state Legislature to pass more LGBT-friendly laws.

When he looks back on the conversion therapy he experienced, he has no hard feelings for his grandmother or parents – or

Inquiring youth approach Nathan Manna behind the Youth Pride table at Worcester Pride Fest. the pastor.

“I think his intention was good. I just think it was flawed. He didn’t realize what he was doing was wrong,” he said.

Marquis advertises on the chapel’s website his other service, Covenant Counseling, where he promotes an ability to bring people “into loving conformity to the commandments of

scripture.”

He is certified by the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (formerly the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors), which, in a statement on its stance on gender issues, calls the acceptance of homosexuality a “fashionable view,” and rails against those who oppose conversion therapy.

“In particular, numerous voices in our culture embrace, as normal and proper, samesex desires and behavior, same-sex marriage, transgender identification, and malign — as evidence of ignorance and cruelty — efforts to counsel people away from such behaviors,” the statement reads.

The ACBC, the statement says, “rejects any demand that we conform to cultural pressure to embrace any of these unbiblical view of gender, sexuality, and counseling.”

And, as the ACBC is quick to point out, a law banning the practice among secular statelicensed therapists would not apply to them.

If you are experiencing or have experienced conversion therapy and need someone to talk to, reach out to Pastor Judy Hanlon of the LGBT Asylum Task Force at gracelift@aol. com.

Bill Shaner can be reached at 508-7493166 x324 or at wshaner@worcestermag.com.

Follow him on Twitter @Bill_Shaner.

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In March 2013, I took a trip to New Orleans with my girlfriend, which turned into a life-changing event. I had been aware of the cool music emanating from the Bayou, but until I was there, feeling it in my bones, I underestimated the power. No more. I was transformed.

Since then, I have soaked up performers that personify the feel and groove of “Nawlins.” Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, Tab Benoit, The Neville Brothers, etc. … These are all folks that grew up down there, immersed in the culture.

And then there is Jon Cleary, a Kent, England native with a deep British accent who has somehow risen to the top of the pack as one of the finest practitioners of New Orleans funk.

Cleary stops at The Bull Run in Shirley, Wednesday, Sept. 20, on his current tour.

Cleary and his band, the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, are touring in support of their new CD, “Live at Chickie Wah Wah,” released in April. The music is loaded with the rhythms and attitudes of the bayou, the music Cleary has sunk himself into throughout his career.

On his website, joncleary.com, he explains his passion for all things New Orleans.

“I love New Orleans R&B,” Cleary said.

“I’m a student of it – and a fan, first and foremost.”

Cleary was raised in a musical family. His mother’s parents were performers, who called themselves Sweet Dolly Daydream and Frank Neville, “The Little Fellow With The Educated Feet.” She sang and he danced. Meanwhile, his dad was enjoying the skiffle craze that was taking over Britain at the time. He taught the young Cleary some of the basic rudiments of the guitar.

When Cleary entered his teens, he became hooked on funk music. Songs such as LaBelle’s “Lady Marmalade,” Robert Palmer’s version of “Sneakin’ Sally Through the Alley” and Frankie Miller’s rendition of “Brickyard Blues” were favorites. An uncle of Cleary’s brought back to England a suitcase full of 45 records from a trip he took to New Orleans.

The young Cleary was never the same.

He knew then there was a world out there that he was meant to be a part of. In an interview with the Manchester Guardian, Cleary said, “I’d go and see punk bands, but I’d get home and listen to Professor Longhair.

The punks played with that enthusiasm, the same as the jazz men in New Orleans, busting out the same sweat, playing like their lives depended on it.”

Eventually, Cleary moved to New Orleans, and immediately planted himself right in the thick of the music scene. This he did in any

way possible, cleaning the bars during the day, whatever he had to do. People began to take notice.

Throughout the years, Cleary has solidified his reputation, recording, writing and producing. But his live performances really bring out the best in what he offers. He always performs his best originals, but doesn’t stop there.

“On my live shows, especially in New Orleans, I make a point of trying to keep the

fast-disappearing tradition … alive by playing the old songs that are in danger of being forgotten,” he said on his website.

In his interview with the Guardian, he explained the depth of the culture of the music.

“The ethnic folk music of New Orleans is funk and jazz,” he said. “Music was changed by what people did here a hundred years ago, and though it came from Africa and Europe, the musical petri dish here produced

something unique.”

Cleary gave us a sample of what he is capable of when he appeared here in Worcester at Paulie’s New Orleans Blues and Jazz Festival in 2015, performing a spirited show under a rainy sky. Now, he returns to the area, Wednesday, Sept. 20, for one night of serious “Nawlins” funk at the Bull Run in Shirley. Be prepared to feel something in your bones. Buy tickets online at tickets. bullrunrestaurant.com.

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THE CIRCUS IS IN TOWN: I’m the arts and entertainment guy

here at Worcester Magazine, which generally means three things: I cover arts and entertainment (no shit, Sherlock), I often hear how terrible a job I’m doing (unlike the airbrushed T-shirt offerings of Hampton Beach, I am not ‘fueled by haters’, so this can be tough) and also, I work for a small paper, so I’m constantly covering things that aren’t A&E-related. With all that being said (and pertaining very little to this item, frankly), while I try to leave it out of my articles, I absolutely have artists whose work I favor over others. And it just so happens some of my favorite Worcester artists are having a combined show together. The show is called “Little Circus” and it’s going to be held at the Sprinkler Factory, 38 Harlow St., Sept. 16-Oct. 8, with an opening party on Saturday, Sept. 16 and a closing party Oct. 8. I will not be able to make the opening, unfortunately. Apparently, 30 percent of my group of friends decided 2017 was the year to tie the knot, but unless you are being sewn into the body of a horse to live out your equestrian life-fantasy, you really ought to attend. With Scott Boilard, Don Hartmann and Emily and Robb Sandagata at the helm, you know you’re in for a treat. I don’t want to give too much away, but this really is an all-star showing and I can’t wait to see what they have in store. The layout of the artwork is interspersed, so you can absorb the overall vibe, which is a nice treat, particularly with offerings like this, and word on the street is Don Hartmann is “filling the room with goats.” I’m not exactly sure what that means, but with Don, you know it’s going to be great. I don’t have a ton of jokes on hand, but catch me at a viewing for even fewer jokes and more in-person awkwardness.

MAPLE BOYS FROM MASSACHUSETTS: That subhead was a bit uninspired, sure, but

what do you want from me? This is the status quo and if a self-deprecating follow-up doesn’t warm your heart, then boy, you must be well-grounded. Congratulations. This column is really for the weirdos in the back of the room. Since “I have much more to offer,” “let ’em hear you in the back,” that Worcester’s purveyors of punk, No Trigger, are going to be ripping at Ralph’s Diner on Grove Street Friday, Sept. 22 with Choke Up, Save Ends and Hot Knife. Tickets are $10 and it will likely sell out, so get there early if you like riffs, spilled beer and singalongs. I happen to really enjoy all of those things, so catch me laughing at a botched stage dive near you.

THIS IS A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: If I’m being totally honest, which is kind

of my modus operandi in this column, I always assumed bingo was something I’d save for my later years. Since I don’t have any massive faith in my reaching those years, I honestly figured I’d go my entire life without it. Two things have shifted my opinion of bingo in recent months. The first was being told there is bingo at casinos that is housed in arena style rooms. Intriguing. The

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second is much more important and infinitely more appealing.

Our delectable neighbors at Wormtown Brewery have been holding Tuesday night bingo. It runs 5:30-7:30 p.m. and focuses on brewery terms and Worcester locations, et al, but the most important part is that it is hosted by Dan Wood. If you don’t know Dan, he’s a great guy and a purveyor of the finest bathrobes a person can buy. He also keeps an eye on my dog Beer and Bingo: Dan Wood hosts Tuesday night sometimes, so go buy bingo at Wormtown Brewery. him a brew for me.

stART YOUR ENGINES: Woof. I cringed at that. Actually cringed, not like when you type ‘lol’ to somebody you went to high school with, but you never laughed out loud or even inwardly, you really just rolled your eyes and wanted them to stop texting you. On the other hand, what is NOT making me cringe is that stART on the Street is back Sunday, Sept. 17! I have no idea how to gauge these sorts of things, but it’s been called the largest art, music and performance festival in Central Massachusetts. That shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone that has attended in the past – it’s massive. That’s massive via several metrics, too. A massive amount of art, a massive amount of activities and a massive amount of people over a massive stretch of Park Ave. If you’ve been before, you know what to expect from the great art festival. If you haven’t, figure it out. Need food? Covered. Want to sit on the grass and look at some geese? No problemo. Want a beer? Beer everywhere. I can’t do it the justice it deserves with my two-farthing words, so just pencil it in on your calendar and head to Startonthestreet.org.

THE SORT OF WORCESTER RAILERS: Since I’ve already gotten to mention a few of my

favorite things, here’s another quick hit (not that those others were quick, eh?): The Sort of Late Show with Shaun Connolly, Worcester’s finest (and only) live talk show at Ralph’s once a month, has a banger of a night coming on Sept. 23. Comedian Josh O’Neill joins Tom Mahoney, Ryan Staples, Bryan O’Donnell and Casey O’Donnell in making you laugh and the Worcester Railers will have their own Eric Lindquist and Tom Matthews on hand as well.

I’ll leave the jokes to the funny guys, but this should be a good one.

Reporter Joshua Lyford can be reached at 508-7493166, ext. 325, by camping on the edge of the Tully River with some friends and a ridiculous hound mix that can’t stop barking into the darkness of the night, leading you to first think “man, what a little bastard,” followed by, “hmm, you’ve stumbled on a bear in the woods before, perhaps he smells another?”, prompting an outright investigation. Alas, you’ve had too many Busch Lights, in search of enough Busch Bucks to buy a pretty blue flannel, and your hound, his leash attached to your belt loop via carabiner, bolts backwards, tripping you over a small cooler and down a hill into said river, leaving you frigid in your tent, or by email at Jlyford@worcestermag.com. Follow Josh on Twitter @Joshachusetts and on Instagram @JoshuaLyford.

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If you don’t mind the 20-minute ride outside the city, the town of Hudson makes for an exceptional date night.

Main Street alone offers quaint shopping, a brewery, an ice cream patio and, of course, a secret cocktail sanctuary. Despite its widespread exposure as a Central Mass speakeasy, Less Than Greater Than has managed to hang onto much of its mystique. Nestled in the rear of New City Microcreamery in Hudson, Less Than Greater Than lurks under the auspice of an old timey cobbler shop. If you can find your way inside, the cocktails speak for themselves - ranging from laborious riffs to revered classics. The menu is carefully curated to offer a limited selection of fashionable food and drink.

I visited Less Than Greater Than for a date on a recent Thursday evening. We made a beeline for the far corner of the Microcreamery and with a flick of the light switch, a Dutch door popped open to reveal a sharp attendant who asked for our IDs. After careful inspection, she queried, “Bar or table?” and walked around to an external door to let us inside. We selected two spots at the bar, a honed marble surface that held onto the frosty chill of a summer’s worth of air conditioning, cooling our fingertips to the touch. Selections from the cocktail canon had been stocked on a bookcase above us.

An ancient globe sat perched high on a shelf.

Tiny tiki umbrellas stood poised for display.

Candlesticks of varying heights towered over the bar. A wooden monkey stared down at customers with watchful eyes. Below our feet, a hardwood floor offered the patterned details of a bowling lane wound tightly into a circle.

White orchids bloomed in the early evening light. The bartender placed down menus before us.

Even the menus boasted elements of design, bound by a single elastic to a slender wooden plank. I ordered a Monkey Gland ($12) made with gin, lime, acid orange, grenadine and Absinthe, served in a chilled vintage glass well suited to the Monkey Gland’s 1920’s roots.

My date embraced the first hint of autumn, ordering an Old Fashioned ($12) stirred with Rye, Turbinado (pure cane sugar), Angostura and a dash of orange bitters. The drink was served over one large, slow-melting cube as to avoid rapid dilution. The bartender’s intense laboring over every detail felt by design, catering to customers’ cocktail curiosities.

We ordered three items to share, including the Pork Dumplings ($9), Dan Dan Noodles ($13) and an Avocado Taco each ($5 a piece.)

A single cook worked from a simple station at the end of the bar, turning out plates quickly and carefully all by her lonesome. We sampled the Pork Dumplings first. All four dumplings were filled with a creamy mix of miso, ginger, garlic, Sichuan oil and generous bits of pork butt, then drizzled with a fruity hoisin and sprinkled with fresh scallions. The dish was picturesque, though the platter itself was plain winter-frost white porcelain. I was excited when the tacos arrived on a beautiful vintage plate, which seemed more congruous to Less Than Greater Than’s stellar glassware collection. However, when I pulled the plate closer to me, I noticed a chip missing from its base, reminding me just how difficult it must be to fully stock a restaurant with vintage ceramics.

The tacos themselves were divine and uncomplicated. Two flour tortillas had been topped with avocado, pomegranate hoisin

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sauce, kimchi, scallions, fried garlic, micro cilantro and a mysterious Dragon vin. The plate was garnished with a lime wedge, radish slices and slivers of jalapeno for added heat.

I typically find that warm tortillas offer up more complex layers of flavor, but these were light and cool - the last bites of summer.

Our final course was the Dan Dan Noodles.

The stir fried noodles were fresh, tossed with pickled mustard greens, braised pork, kimchi, bok choy, sweet Cubanelle peppers, smoked peanuts and micro cilantro. We used chopsticks to scoop spicy helpings of the Sichuan classic from a large bowl that sat between the two of us. The Dan Dan Noodles felt as if they had been toiled over with the same care our bartender had taken with our cocktails.

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For dessert, we ordered a Not Mai Tai, Not My Problem ($12) and a Girl Scout Cookie ($14) “Spirits and Cream,” which emerged shortly after like a soft-serve cocktail. We ate our “Spirits and Cream” with two spoons. It had been flash frozen with liquid nitrogen to ensure a silky, dense Vanilla base mixed with Crème de Menthe, Chocolate Liqueur and Chocolate Funk - the self described “fairy dust” that has helped make New City Microcreamery famous. As for the Not Mai Tai, Not My Problem, we lusted over the marriage of Nicaraguan Rum, Martinique Rum, Lime Curacao, Coconut, and succulent Pimento.

Most Less Than Greater Than guests satisfy their appetites at neighboring establishments, New City Microcreamery and Rail Trail Flatbread Co. - all three under the same ownership. The majority of customers come to Less Than exclusively for the world-class cocktails, and rightfully so. However, the noodle dishes are legitimate, offering the same level of distinction as the raucous refreshments, and respectively warrant a return trip. Less Than Greater Than has quickly grown into a romantic dining destination. The secret’s out.

Our total came to $87.74.

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Worcester Art Museum’s involvement in the much-anticipated inaugural Worcester Wine Festival brings a whole new facet to this

opulent occasion. The museum announced a wine auction of epic magnitude, slated to take place during the festival (which runs Oct. 6-8), culminating with a Grand Tasting at Union Station. We’re dying to find out who will be named auctioneer! My money’s on Count Franz von Teuffenbach.

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High Key Harvest Time

The Citizen’s Annual Harvest Dinner will roll around

again Tuesday, Sept. 19. This year’s rendition will showcase wine and spirits from Westport Rivers, along with five courses featuring local growers. The menu includes Bubbles & Nosh, Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio, Braised Pork Belly, Fish Stew and Berry Cobbler. Tickets are available for $75 on the restaurant’s website.

Guests will gather on the patio at 7 p.m.

Massive Brews

Luke M. Vaillancourt, Worcester Wine Festival partner; Matthias Waschek, director of Worcester Art Museum; and John Savickas, Worcester Art Museum Board of Trustees toasting in front of the Worcester Art Museum’s [remastered]’s Smiling Young Man Squeezing Grapes (1622, Gerrit van Honthorst Dutch)

Prior Proper Planning

Worcester’s prepared food vendors are keeping it 100 these days. From Kummerspeck’s butcher counter to Ed Hyder’s superhuman salad selection (and even the promise of gourmet grab-and-go Korean at the future simjang), everyone seems to be seeking restaurantlevel quality on a millennial time crunch.

Worcester’s foremost health food devotee, Living Earth, is taking note. This fall, chef and co-owner Albert Maykel is working with veteran chef Pete Swanson to intensify prepared-food options at Living Earth, including organic

On Sept. 20, The Boynton will launch a Massachusetts tap takeover, featuring 30 breweries from around the Commonwealth.

The evening kicks off at 6 p.m. and falls just days after the much-anticipated Mass Fermentational on the Worcester Common Oval, which is held Sept. 16. The Mass Brewers Guild event typically draws 2,500 patrons to The World Trade Center in Boston; this year will mark its first go around in the great city of Worcester. Vendors at the Mass Brewers showcase will include Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing, Honest Weight Artisan Beer and Tree House Brewing Co., as well as many others.

Angostura’s Excellent Adventure

On Monday, Sept. 18, Hudson’s enigmatic Cobbler Shop will take the leap into time travel with a little help from House of Angostura. The dinner and cocktail class will highlight rum cocktails both pre- and post-prohibition.

Tickets are available for $75 on Eventbrite.

The folks of Less Than Greater Than have been ambiguous as to whether or not their time machine is in fact a hot tub. We at Worcester Magazine feel optimistic.

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SCAL’S SPORTS BAR: Here at Scal’s Sports Bar we aim to entertain all.

Scal’s carries a wide variety of bottled beer and carry 4 draught beer options that rotate seasonally. We have plenty of TVs to watch all the games on, especially with football season coming up you’ll want to get ELIZABETH BROOKS here for the action. We also have a jukebox to play all the newest and classic music out there.

The bar features a custom shuffleboard table below our green monster mural which is used as the scoreboard.

Along with darts, pool table, and ring toss we have a something for everyone.

Feeling lucky? Try your luck at Keno and All or Nothing. See what all the buzz is about on the corner of Main and Mill. Don’t forget to check us out during the St. Paddy’s day parade “Next year starts here” Interested in being featured In the NEWs? Contact Kathy Real-Benoit at 508-749-3166 or kreal@worcestermagazine.com

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Of all the creepy characters populating Stephen King’s lengthy array of fright books, the sewer-dwelling, child-killing Pennywise from “It” must be the champ. What source of horror can possibly exceed a homicidal clown who plucks kids from their own neighborhoods and drags them underground? The introduction of Pennywise into American pop culture marked the moment when many felt compelled to ask out loud, “What the hell goes on in Stephen King’s brain?”

“It” was adapted into a popular 1990 miniseries, with Tim Curry memorable as Pennywise, and now the story gets the movie treatment. Bill Skarsgård assumes the villain role here, garbed in a dingy ruffled costume that makes him look like a reject from an allclown production of Shakespeare in the park. This Pennywise is not much of a jokester — instead of tossing pies into faces, he sends great gouts of blood shooting from a bathroom sink, nearly drowning a young girl.

Children have disappeared at an alarming rate from the rural town of Derry, Maine, including young Georgie, who during a downpour follows his toy boat along the gutter and into the waiting arms of Pennywise. Georgie’s older brother, Bill (Jaeden Lieberher), and his middle-school pals commit themselves to discovering how and why Georgie and so many others in their hometown have gone missing (amazingly, they don’t seem too interested in learning why otherwise sane Derry-ites haven’t already fled).

A confederacy of misfits making a transformative journey is a familiar King trope, and the theme has made a roaring

comeback with the hit Netflix series “Stranger Things” (which does not enjoy a King affiliation, but feels like one of his). The “It” gang, branded losers by their classmates, has something to evoke sympathy in everyone.

Bill is a stutterer. Eddie is a hypochondriac.

Ben is the chubby kid. Richie is the obsessive wise-cracker (he’s played by Finn Wolfhard, the star of “Stranger Things,” channeling Corey Feldman) And so on. They are, of course, terrorized by local teen bullies — another King staple — led by the sadistic Henry Bowers (Nicholas Hamilton in the role Kiefer Sutherland created the template for 30 years ago in “Stand By Me”). Their parents are ineffectual, with one downright hurtful.

The only girl in the group is the boys’ North Star, an object of respect, infatuation and inspiration. Beverly (Sophia Lillis, a dead ringer for a young Amy Adams) boasts a splash of cool they lack and an undeserved bad-girl reputation. Beverly also battles a personal demon whose presence is suggested in a couple of disturbing scenes.

“It” is only the first chapter of this saga — a planned sequel would continue the story of the children into adulthood, when they return to confront the devil in Derry.

For now, we’re stuck with the kids for two hours and 15 minutes, shaky acting and all (Lillis is the exception; she’s unforced and excellent). The film chronicles the individual hauntings of each member of Bill’s posse, a strategy that feels like padding once we’ve figured out they will remain conveniently outside the clown’s reach.

“It” does have the creep factor working, but fails on the shock front. I suspect even those with little familiarity of the source material will find themselves neither scared nor surprised by Pennywise’s macabre antics. Recall that not long ago sightings of people wearing evil clown makeup were reported across the country, so perhaps the supernatural showman has been robbed of his mojo by something truly terrifying: natural idiots.

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Jazzed Up featuring vocalist/pianist Mauro DePasquale.

No Cover. GAR Hall, Bull Mansion, 55 Pearl St. DJ Night - Every Thursday. 9 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420.

Josh Briggs Live Music Acoustic on the Deck. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420 or jjsnorthboro.com P.E. James at the Grill on the Hill! 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. Free! 5:30-8 p.m. Grill on the Hill at Green Hill Golf Course, Skyline Drive. pejamesmusic.com Dale LePage & The Manhattans. 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 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 at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free! 6:30-9:30 p.m. Barbers Crossing (North), 175 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8438.

John Ferrara of Consider The Source New Duo Project.

Doors @ 6 7pm - John Ferrara + Seth Moutal Clinic 8:30pm - Sacred Lake 10pm - John Ferrara + Seth Moutal 1130pm - Funk You (Special Guest) For more info go to johnferraramusic.com/ thehaze.com/electric/ 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629 or find them on Facebook.

Open Mic @ The Blue Plate. Show off your musical talents, collaborate, or just listen to some cool tunes in a laid back atmosphere.

Most Thursdays. PA provided. Free. 7-10 p.m. Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566.

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

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.

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

Troy Gonyea’s Back Home Blues. Join us for Blues & BBQ every Month! 18+ to Attend/ 21+ to Drink Bull Mansion Lincoln Ballroom 55 Pearl Street Downtown Worcester Tickets Available $10 www. bullmansion.bigcartel.com and at door “Back Home Blues” featuring guitarist Troy Gonyea. Complimentary parking available in our Chestnut Street lot after 530PM. Worcester Legend Troy Gonyea is a Blues & American Roots guitarist, singer & songwriter. 8:30-11:30 p.m. GAR Hall, Bull Mansion, 55 Pearl St. 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.

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

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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. DJ 21+Canal. Live Dj pushing out all the latest hits for you’re listening and dancing pleasure! (Thursday is college night @ the Canal ) 10:30 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

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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 Dana Lewis Live and Well! Enjoy a cool beverage on a summer evening out on the deck at “Worcester’s Best Kept Secret” Great New Menu, Full Bar, Gorgeous vistas, Spectacular Sunsets and me playing Live, acoustic Music from the 50’s to the 80’s. “The Sound Track of your Youth” No Cover, be there! (weather permitting) Free! 5:30-8 p.m. Grill on the Hill, 1929 Skyline Drive. 508-854-1704 or find them on Facebook.

Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat! No cover charge this and most Fridays.

Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat (TFIDN) is an unfettered romp through Nat’s musical imagination backed up by his hefty piano chops and hip vocals!

Special guests are welcome to sit in, and often do! 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, Cabaret, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030 or find them on Facebook.

Bill McCarthy Every Friday at Barbers Crossing North.

Now catch Bill McCarthy playing his heart out every Friday at Barbers North (Sterling, MA) @6:30pm Visit: BillMcCarthyMusic.com for info.

Free! 6:30-9:30 p.m. Barbers Crossing (North), 175 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8438.

Round Midnight. They are incredibly talented, with a soft soothing sound. They play mostly jazz, blues, and r&b with their own special twist on it that will leave you pleasantly surprised. Perfect for a romantic dinner with your significant other. N/A. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, Bar/ Lounge, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

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. 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. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Marconi Club, 36 Birch St Passway, Fitchburg.

978-343-9657.

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

Muya-Classic Metal Covers with Fatal Defiance at the Cove. MUYA is back to bring you your favorite Classic Metal Covers from Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Maiden and more! You won’t want to miss it!

Fatal Defiance facebook.com/FatalDefiance/ $7 at the Door 21+ 8pm $7 at the door. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Cove Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508363-1888 or find them on Facebook.

Every Friday Karaoke. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Wong Dynasty and Yankee Grill, 176 Reservoir St., Holden. 508-829-2188.

Karaoke. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Foodworks, Route 20. 508-752-0938.

Ed Sullivans. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350.

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.

On The Rocks - Live Music at JJ’s. 9 p.m.-12 JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420.

Lavender Restaurant Karaoke. Join Magic Mike Entertainment DJ’s for Karaoke Night every Friday & Saturday Night! Free. 9:30

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p.m.-1 a.m. Lavender Restaurant, 519 Boston Post Road, Sudbury. magicmikeentertainment.com Testify. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022.

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! (Thursday is college night @ the Canal ) 10:30 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

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Josh Briggs Live Music Acoustic on the Deck. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420 or jjsnorthboro.com 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! Free! 5:30-8 p.m. Grill on the Hill at Green Hill Golf Course, Skyline Drive. pejamesmusic.com Dana Lewis Live! Every Saturday night. Live, acoustic music, Family food, Full Bar, Lottery and me! Playing the Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s.

“The Sound Track of your Youth” No Cover. Be There! Free! 7-10 p.m.

Nancy’s Quaker Tavern, 466 Quaker Hgwy (Route146a), Uxbridge. 508779-0901 or find them on Facebook.

New England Weather - Duo. Come down and check out Rob and Jared of New England Weather, they’ll be cookin’ up a storm of great music... As well, the Canal will be cooking up some delicious food and drink special to top off your night! Relax and Enjoy! N/A. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, Bar/Lounge, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

We and the Dawg At The Bull Mansion. great place for a fun night of dancing! Really nice restaurant, then come up to the music room, band starts early at 7pm! we’ll play two long sets of dance dance dance tunes! (show ends about 10:30pm) For more about this amazing band check out this great article from Worcester T&G worcestermag. com/2017/04/20/blessed-dawg-dont-miss-beat/50923 $10. 7-10:30 p.m. GAR Hall, Bull Mansion, 55 Pearl St. Find them on Facebook.

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

Niki Luparelli & The Gold Diggers. NIki Luparelli & The Gold Diggers return to the Cove! $10 at the door 21+ to enter 8pm Doors $10 at the door. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Cove Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-3631888 or find them on Facebook.

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No Alibi rocks the Docks at The MCL one more time before Fall. 8-11 p.m. U.S Marine Club- Marine Corps League Worcester Detachment, 181 Lake Ave. 508-612-5639 or on Facebook.

Summer Closure @ Electric Haze. TAGG Entertainment - Unreal line up to close out the summer! Come early, stay late, and don’t be afraid to boogie. Bands; Jonas, The Cloud - jonasthecloud.bandcamp. com/ Earthward - earthward.bandcamp.com/ The Maniac Loves You. - themaniaclovesyou.bandcamp.com/ Underglow - underglowma. bandcamp.com/releases Freevø - freevo.bandcamp.com/ $5 dollar entry 21+ - $5. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629 or find them on Facebook.

Guest and House DJ’S. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. MB Lounge, 40 Grafton St. 508-799-4521 or mblounge.com Karaoke-DJ Fenton with Music and Dancing. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Ballot Box, 11-17 Kelly Square. 774-243-1606 or on Facebook.

Live Band “Petty Larceny Band.” 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Wong Dynasty and Yankee Grill, 176 Reservoir St., Holden. 508-829-2188.

Push. Classic to Modern Rock 9 p.m.-noon JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420.

Silverbacks. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350.

Norm Tonelli Family Trio featuring special guest Jon Finn on guitar. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022.

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! (Thursday is college night @ the Canal ) 10:30 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

>Sunday 17

Beatles For Sale: The Tribute. The tribute band returns for another performance at the beautiful Overlook Performing Arts Center. Tickets available for public seating - $15 pp, please contact Joanne Brackett at (508) 434-2315. $15. 2-3:30 p.m. Overlook Performing Arts Center at the Masonic Home, 88 Masonic Home Road, Charlton. 508-434-2281.

Classical Guitar Virtuoso, Eliot Fisk. A true champion of the classical guitar, virtuoso Eliot Fisk is recognized internationally for his unparalleled musical artistry and technical wizardry. Mr. Fisk will play a diverse program of solo works by J. S. Bach and others in what promises to be a truly enthralling musical experience for all. A reception will be held following the performance in the Foyer of the Tsotsis Family Academic Center Free. 2-3 p.m. Assumption College, Jeanne Y. Curtis Performance Hall in Tsotsis Family Academic Center, 500 Salisbury St. Reverie Cello Duo Concert. Soulful harmonization the cello and the harp. Space is limited, pre-registration required. Member $7, Non-member $18, per person, including admission. 2-3 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.thankyou4caring.org Joe Cariglia singing Ratpack Favorites. 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”) 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. 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.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978345-5051.

Karaoke - DJ Soup. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Whiskey on Water, 97 Water St.

>Monday 18

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.

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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”) 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.

Karaoke with DJ Bruce. Free. 9 p.m.-midnight Antonio’s Pizza by the Slice, 268 Chandler St., Worcester.

>Wednesday 20

Open Mic Wednesdays at CJ’s Steak Loft in Northborough. To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free! 6-9

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p.m. CJs Steakloft, 369 W. Main St. (route 20), Northborough. 508-3938134 or find them on Facebook.

Jazzed Up featuring vocalist/pianist Mauro DePasquale.

A perfect blend of jazz classics, American songbook favorites, and farm to table dinning. If you like Sinatra, Connick Jr., Buble’, Bennett you will love Jazzed Up. If you love great food and service you will love Bull Mansion! No Cover. 6:30-8:30 p.m. GAR Hall, Bull Mansion, 55 Pearl St. Gordon Lightfoot In Concert: The Legend Lives On. After 50 active years of hit song making and international album sales well into the multi-millions, it’s safe to say that esteemed singer-songwriter and musician Gordon Lightfoot resides with some very exclusive company atop the list of all-time greats. Lightfoot has recorded 20 albums, has five Grammy nominations and is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. His song catalog is incredibly vast and includes such immortals as “Early Morning Rain,” “If You Could Read My Mind,” “Carefree Highway,” “Sundown,” “(That’s What You Get) For Lovin Me,” “The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald,” “Canadian Railroad Trilogy,” “Ribbon Of Darkness,” “Beautiful,” “Song For A Winter’s Night” and “Rainy Day People.” The event is sure to be a great thrill for live audiences and anyone who enjoys hearing great music and seeing a living legend in person. Tickets are $49, $59 and $74 depending on seat location.

Discounts are available for members, WOO Card holders and groups of 10 or more. Please contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information. 8-10 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. 877-571-7469.

Open Mic. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133.

Karaoke. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508798-8385.

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. Karaoke with Mikey Mic’s. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. MB Lounge, 40 Grafton St. 508-799-4521.

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ADC Performance Center (@ The Artist Development Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900 or adcmusic.com Anna Maria College, 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton. 508-849-3300 or annamaria.edu ArtsWorcester, Material Needs: Jennifer Davis Carey, Katie Dye, Ralph Ferro, Casey Hickey, Tomoko Sakai, Rebecca Smith, Pamela Stolz, Susan Swinand, and Jill Watts., Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sept. 29. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour $7-10 for tea.

123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or asawaters.org Assumption College: Emmanuel d’Alzon Library, 500 Salisbury St. 508-767-7272 or assumption.edu Booklovers’ Gourmet, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or bookloversgourmet.com Clark University: University Gallery, Hours: noon-5 p.m.

Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, noon-5 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 950 Main St. 508-793-7349 or 508-7937113 or clarku.edu Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: Free for gallery. 310 High St., Clinton. 978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or aorgallery.com College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, Gabrielle Thierry: The Musicality of the Water Lilies La Musicalité des Nymphéas, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Oct. 7. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross.edu Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 or

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danforthmuseum.org EcoTarium, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $15.00 adults; $10 for children ages 2-18, college students with ID & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special event. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org Fisher Museum Harvard Forest, 324 N. Main St., Petersham.

978-724-3302 or harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, closed Thursday - Saturday. Admission: Free. 781 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-345-1157 or fitchburghistoricalsociety.org Fitchburg State University: Hammond Hall, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. fitchburgstate.edu Framed in Tatnuck, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 1099 Pleasant St. 508-770-1270 or framedintatnuck.com Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-4563924 or fruitlands.org Gallery of African Art, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Donations accepted. 62 High St., Clinton. 978-265-4345 or 978-598-5000x12 or galleryofafricanart.org Highland Artist Group, 113 Highland St. highlandartistgroup.com Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 414 Massasoit Road. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org Museum of Russian Icons, Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday. Admission: Adults $10; Seniors (59 +), $7; Students, $5; Children 3-17, $5; Children <3, free. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-5985000 or 978-598-5000 or museumofrussianicons.org Old Sturbridge Village, Cabinet Making in Early 19th Century New England, Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec. 31; Make No Little Plans, Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec. 31. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday.

Admission: $28 Adults, $26 Seniors (55+), $14 Youths (4-17), free for Children 3 & Under, $14 College Students with valid college ID. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-347-3362 or osv.org Park Hill Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday Friday, closed Saturday. 387 Park Ave. 774-696-0909.

Post Road Art Center, Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. 508-4852580 or postroadartcenter.com Preservation Worcester, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 10 Cedar St. 508-754-8760 or preservationworcester.org Prints and Potter Gallery: American Arts and Crafts Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 142 Highland St. 508-752-2170 or printsandpotter.com Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & Humanities, the Arts Center, Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-346-3341 or qvcah.org Rollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: free. 633 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or rollstoneartists.com

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- 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 Salisbury Mansion, Hours: closed Sunday - Wednesday, 1-8:30 Recommended at 800-401-2221 Prices: $20 Fri/Sat pp except p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 40 Highland St. 508-753Special Events Drinks and Appetizers available in the show room Full 8278 or worcesterhistory.org Dinner Available before Show in Restaurant $5off with College ID and SAORI Worcester Freestyle Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow St. Reservations 2 for 1 Active Military or Veterans and Reservations $4 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester.com off with Dinner Receipt and Reservations. Fri & Sat Sept 15th & 16th Sprinkler Factory, Admission: free. 38 Harlow St. sprinklerfactory.com Stacy Kendro Drew Dunn and Friends Fri & Sat Sept 22nd & 23rd Taproot Bookstore, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mitch Stinson Steve Halligan and Friends Fri & Sat Sept 29th & 30th Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to Joe Larson Steve Scarfo and Friends Dick’s Beantown Comedy Escape 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 1200 West Boylston St. 508at Park Grill & Spirits Great Food and Fun Make Reservations Early at 853-5083 or TaprootBookstore.com 800-401-2221 or online at dickdoherty.com Tatnuck Bookseller & Cafe, Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m.

Comedy Open Mic in the Cabaret! - Mondays, Monday, May 15 to 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 18 - Monday, December 18. The 1st and 3rd Monday of every month! Sign Lyman St., Westborough. 508-366-4959 or tatnuck.com ups are at 7:30 and the show starts at 8:00! Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Nick’s The Foster Gallery, 51 Union St. 508-397-7139 or thefostergallery.com Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. Call 508-753-4030.

Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum, Hours: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Pilgrim Soul Productions - The Country House by Donald closed Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. 21 Prichard Margulies - Fridays, Saturdays, Friday, September 8 - Saturday, St., Fitchburg. 978-342-2809 or 978-297-4337 or topfunaviation.com September 16, Sunday, September 17. Directed By: Matthew J. Carr Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Featuring: Chris Erath, Patti Lonergan, Emma MacKenzie, Gary Swanson, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12 R. A. Vanasse, and Carol Vancil. Performance Dates: September 8, 9, Adults, $9 Seniors & $7 Youth, free to Members & Children. 11 French 15, and 16 at 7:30 p.m. September 17 at 2:00 p.m. Synopsis: A brood Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org of famous and longing-to-be-famous creative artists have gathered at Worcester Art Museum, Jeppson Idea Lab: Master Vases from their summer home during the Williamstown Theatre Festival. When the Ancient Greece, Through Oct. 1; Reusable Universes: Shih Chieh Huang, weekend takes an unexpected turn, everyone is forced to improvise, Through Nov. 12; Art + Market with Dick’s Market Garden, Saturdays, inciting a series of simmering jealousies, romantic outbursts, and through Oct. 21; Sunday Public Tour, Sundays, through Dec. 17. Hours: passionate soul-searching. Both witty and compelling, The Country House 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. provides a piercing look at a family of performers coming to terms with Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 the roles they play in each other’s lives. Press: “A valentine to the artists of a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free for members, $14 adults, $12 the stage.” - New York Times “There are laughs aplenty.” - Entertainment seniors, free for youth 17 and under. Free for all first Saturdays of each Weekly (Produced by Special Arrangement with Dramatists Play month, 10am-noon. 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 or worcesterart.org Service, Inc.) Regular - $20; Seniors - $18; Groups - $16. 7:30-10 Worcester Center for Crafts, Exhibition: spärk, Tuesdays, p.m. Alternatives Whitin Mill Complex: GB and Lexi Singh Performance Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sept. 16. Hours: Center, 60 Douglas Road, Whitinsville. Call 508-296-0797 or visit closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 25 Sagamore pilgrimsoulproductions.com Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org Auditions - A Christmas Carol - Tuesday, September 19 Worcester Historical Museum, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, Wednesday, September 20. Theatre at the Mount is holding auditions 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 30 Elm St. 508-753-8278 or for the musical A Christmas Carol (Madison Square Garden version) worcesterhistory.org and needs a cast of 7 men, 5 women, several children plus ensemble.

Worcester Public Library, Hours: 1:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m.

Adult auditions are Tuesday, September 19 and Wednesday, September to 5:30 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 9 a.m.

20 at 7PM and children’s auditions are Sunday, September 24 @ to 5:30 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655 or 4PM; all auditions are in room 182. Production dates are November worcpublib.org 24, 25, 26, December 1, 2, 3 and rehearsals are Sunday, Tuesday and WPI: George C. Gordon Library, 100 Institute Road. wpi.edu Thursday evenings. For more information go to mwcc.edu 7-9 p.m. Mount Wachusett Community College: Main building, Room 182, 444 Green St., Gardner. Call 978-630-9162 or visit mwcc.edu

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dance >Friday 15

Airspray September Queer Dance Party: Bedazzled.

Airspray Worcester, the newest LGBTQ community organization in wstr presents: Our next Queer Dance Party! We’re bringing a unique energy to the queer community/LGBTQ nightlife in Central MA, engaging and building community through music, performance, art, and high energy dance parties. Stay tuned for upcoming events--we will be hosting our queer dance party every third Friday! Our next event is Friday 9/15/17 at Electric Haze (26 Millbury St. wstr), 21+, No cover. Wear your best gems // we will have a bedazzler machine so we can all live our best gem lives. Any questions/inquiries email airspraywstr@gmail.com. See you on the dance floor free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629 or find them on Facebook.

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Wednesday Evening Garden Tours. Explore seasonal garden highlights on a docent-led tour. Free with Admission. 5-6 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124.

family >Friday 15 – Friday June 1

Noon-5 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508869-6111 or towerhillbg.org Tour of the Month: Reusable Universe: Shih Chieh Huang.

Join us as we explore and experience Reusable Universes: Shih Chieh Huang. This exhibition features the work of Shih Chieh Huang, who combines his longstanding fascination with technology and the materials of modern life to transform mundane manufactured objects into novel and remarkably complex sculptural forms. Tour begins in the Lancaster Welcome Center. Free with Museum admission. 2-3 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406.

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Begonia and Gesneriad Show. Begonia and Gesneriad Show Presented by the Buxton Branch of the American Begonia Society and the New England Gesneriad Society Saturday, September 16, 12pm5pm Sunday, September 17, 10am-4pm Free with admission Discover splendid examples of a huge variety of Begonias and Gesneriads sporting a range of color, leaf texture, and pattern in this judged show. Enter your own plants for the exhibition. Get tips for growing these favorite houseplants, and select from a wide variety of plants for sale. Sunday, September 17, 2pm Magical Mini Garden: A hands-on workshop for children, 5 years and older, to make a miniature dish garden for their favorite fairy, princess, dragon, dinosaur or other magical friend. All materials will be provided, materials fee $8. Children can also bring their own miniature friend from home. Registration is required. The workshop is limited to 10. Saturday, September 16, 3pm Begonia Lecture: “Fancy Leaved Begonias . . . So Where Are the Flowers?” Free with admission.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston.

508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org

Family Fun Fridays. Family Fun Fridays at YWCA are back! Bring the kids and get ready to be active in the gym, take a dip in the pool, learn how to really eat healthy, and spend quality time with your family.

Completely free and open to all families! Gym activities 6-8:30 PM Family >Tuesday 19 Swim 7-8:30 PM Questions? Call 508-767-2505 or Email kmcgrath@ Scarecrow Contest. Design your own spooky, serious, or silly ywcacentralmass.org 6-8:30 p.m. YWCA of Central Massachusetts, 1 tabletop scarecrow and have it displayed in the library for voting! All Salem Square. 508-767-2505. materials provided. Voting ends Monday, October 23. Free. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Roosevelt Branch - Worcester Public Library, 1006 Grafton St. >Saturday 16 508-799-8327.

Begonia and Gesneriad Show. Begonia and Gesneriad Show Presented by the Buxton Branch of the American Begonia Society and the New England Gesneriad Society Saturday, September 16, 12pm5pm Sunday, September 17, 10am-4pm Free with admission Discover >Friday 15 splendid examples of a huge variety of Begonias and Gesneriads sporting Worcester Rocks for Autism Speaks. Join us at Worcester’s a range of color, leaf texture, and pattern in this judged show. Enter historic concert hall for an unforgettable evening of live music by Mike your own plants for the exhibition. Get tips for growing these favorite Girard’s Big Swinging Thing and a silent auction, while helping to raise houseplants, and select from a wide variety of plants for sale. Sunday, money for Autism Speaks. Beverages and light refreshments will be September 17, 2pm Magical Mini Garden: A hands-on workshop for available for purchase throughout the evening. The scintillating lead children, 5 years and older, to make a miniature dish garden for their singer of The Fools is now fronting Mike Girard’s Big Swinging Thing. favorite fairy, princess, dragon, dinosaur or other magical friend. All Not your typical big band, this band is Rock ‘n Roll with Horns-a ton of materials will be provided, materials fee $8. Children can also bring their them! The brain child of Mike Gerard and saxophonist Steve LeClaire own miniature friend from home. Registration is required. The workshop (Valvatross, Tornado Alley), Big Swinging Thing brings explosive sound is limited to 10. Saturday, September 16, 3pm Begonia Lecture: “Fancy that is guaranteed danceable and wildly entertaining! Expect to hear Leaved Begonias . . . So Where Are the Flowers?” Free with admission. diverse covers of the Stones, AC/DC, The Animals, the Doobie Brothers,

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>Saturday 16

Out of the Darkness Central MA/Worcester Walk. When you walk in the Out of the Darkness Walks, you join the effort with hundreds of thousands of people to raise awareness and funds that allow the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss. Thanks to Walkers and Donors like you, AFSP has been able to set a goal to reduce the annual suicide rate 20% by 2025. Free. 8 a.m.-noon Institute Park, corner Salisbury St. and Humboldt Ave. afsp.donordrive.com

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qFLIX Worcester: New England’s LGBTQ Film Festival. qFLIX Worcester: New England’s LGBTQ Film Festival presents a series of films that seek to educate and entertain. Tickets are $15 for opening night and closing night film and party, $10 for other individual films and $89 for an all access badge with first access to seating. Student and senior rates are available. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. 877-571-7469 or thehanovertheatre.org

>Saturday 16

Leicester Harvest Fair. The 18th Annual Leicester Harvest Fair will be on Saturday, September 16th, on the Town Common from 10:00 until 4:00. The Fair is fun for all ages; a Petting Zoo by Coopers Hilltop Farm, Hay Rides, Facing Painting and games for the Kids are free and open to the public throughout the day. Food Vendors, Crafters will demonstrate and sell their wares. Music by Sloe Grass, Doolin’ Lads and Yankee Notions will be in the bandstand. You can enter to win a blue ribbon with your baked goods, home grown vegetables, eggs, flower arrangements or home brew contest (see Leicester Harvest Facebook Page for details).

Parking is free at the Leicester Middle School 70 Winslow Ave. A fast and frequent free shuttle with take you to the fair. 0. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Online The College Shuffle. This event is exclusively for college students and the college community (including faculty, staff and families).

The agenda for the day includes food tastings from participating restaurants on Shrewsbury Street. During the shuffle, there will be college performance groups entertaining strollers along the street. In addition, vendors and sponsors will set up booths along the street. Free transportation will be provided throughout the day from most campuses to Shrewsbury Street and back to each campus. Check with your Student Activities Office for more information. Admission To purchase an admission button for $10 in advance, visit your college’s Office of Student Activities. The button must be worn to attend the event and participate in the food tastings and other activities along the street. Day-of-event price of buttons is $15. $10 in advance, $15 day-of. Noon-3 p.m. Shrewsbury Street, Worcester. 508-756-5006 or thecollegeshuffle.com Stone Soup Block Party and Cooperative Festival. Free food --Musical and poetry performances --Kids activities --Speakers, exhibits and local market promoting cooperatives and other community groups Rain date Sunday, Sept. 24th, 2017. 3-7pm. Organized by Stone Soup Artists/Activist Collective and Community Resource Center - and Worcester Roots - a non-profit that sprouts up cooperatively owned

and green initiatives for social and environmental justice. Stone Soup’s mission is to build grassroots power by connecting and enriching groups and individuals in our communities who are working for social justice in Worcester. We are building community and economies based in cooperation and creativity while resisting oppression and gentrification. Free. 3-7 p.m. Stone Soup, 4 King St. 508-335-7783 or stonesoupworcester.org

>Saturday 15 – Sunday 17

New England Jazz Banjofest. A free, weekend long event featuring music from the Golden Age of Jazz. All musicians welcome.

Friday night opening concert at 8:00 pm featuring Steve Caddick (banjo) followed by Lance MacLean (banjo) and his Dixieland group. Jam sessions all weekend. Show Saturday 1-4 pm with 15 minute time slots.

For details, visit our website. Free (donations accepted). Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center, 366 Main St., Sturbridge. 508-754-7918 or nejbf.com

>Sunday 17

stART on the Street. The moment you’ve all been waiting for: stART on the Street returns to Park Avenue on Sunday, 9/17! Join us as we again take over the street with: - 250+ artists & crafters (including demonstrations) - Youth market highlighting the talents of artists & crafters under 18 - 3 stages filled with different performances including rock, jazz, folk, and school groups - Street performers - Food trucks, in addition to the food court - Hands-on activities for both kids and adults Area non-profits As always, stART is free to the public, though donations are greatly appreciated. Area street parking is available, and an ATM is onsite. Stores and restaurants on the street will be open for business as well. Come see the festival that’s been voted Best Of Worcester Annual Festivals! Team stART would like to thank all of our fans and attendees for supporting the local economy and buying handmade. Free. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 255 Park Avenue. startonthestreet.org

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Annual Family Picnic Sunday, September 17, 2017, Noon till 5 PM Admission is free and all are welcome. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church 256 Hamilton St. Worcester,MA 01604 The event will be held on the church grounds and in the church hall. Middle Eastern food and live entertainment featuring Mitch Kaltsunas & ensemble, Magic World inflatable games & slides & bouncy house and a Magic Show plus free activities such as hula hoop, water-balloon toss, pie eating contests, arts and crafts & art contest and numerous other games for kids... They all win. For more information call 508-752-4174 or check us out on Facebook. Noon-5 p.m. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 256 Hamilton St. 508-752-4174.

Integrative Therapies Expo. There will be lectures, demonstrations and information for everyone - with a section dedicated to services for cancer patients, survivors and their families. A select number of vendors featuring natural body care, healthy foods and inspirational gifts will also be participating. Enjoy the relaxing music of Vin Mitchellthroughout the event Free. 1-5 p.m. Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center, 366 Main St., Sturbridge. 508-347-7393 or pinkhippy.org

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Kheyma Night. The menu includes kheyma topped with onions and parsley, peta bread, salad, dessert, coffee. Non-Armenians are welcome.

Note: kheyma is Armenian-style uncooked ground sirloin mixed with bulgur (cracked wheat), tomato sauce, and spices. $10 Per Person. 6-8 p.m. Suney’s Pub & Family Restaurant, 216 B Chandler St. 774-2610108.

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Approx. 25 Bales of Hay Suitable for mulch. $3/bale. 978464-2978. If no answer leave number, will call back.

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SEALCOATING B & F Sealcoating Hot Crack Sealing Free Residential Estimates 15 Years Exp. Fully Ins. Quality Work Reasonable Price Bob Fahlbeck 508-839-3942 SIDING Sneade Brothers VINYL SIDING & REPLACEMENT WINDOWS Fully licensed & Insured Richard Sneade 508-839-1164 www.sneadebrotherswindow andsiding.com

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

EMPLOYMENT HELP WANTED Medical Secreatry Full time for Orthopedic practice in Worcester. Experienced team player with ability to multitask.

Excellent benefits package.

Salary commensurate with experience. Fax resume to: 508363-7482 or E-mail: resume@desiosportsm edicine.com 508-363-6363

HELP WANTED - LABORERS SNOW PLOWING/REMOVAL Residential & Commercial Snow Removal Serving North Central Mass Winter is approaching! Call now to secure your spot in my route. Dump truck services offered. Insured, experienced, with timely call response.

For estimates ask for Rob: 978.833.3827 Coachlace Property Services

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

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Whitney & Son has several temp to hire full time laborers.

Fast paced environment with inside and outside work year round. Fork truck operation and heavy lifting required. Will train the right candidate. Competitive salary and benefits upon hire. Interested candidates apply in person at: 95 Kelley Ave., Fitchburg MA 978-3436353 HELP WANTED LOCAL Our Readers Make Great Employees!

Call Michelle today to place your Help Wanted ad!

508-829-5981 ext.433 Local Storage Facility Seeking asst. mgr. to work Sats., 8:30am - 5pm. Email: strg4u@yahoo.com

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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 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 Worcester County Memorial Park - Paxton Two lots, section 511, Garden of Valor. Asking $1500 OBO. 508-754-1188

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, 2 grave plot. Today’s cost $4600, asking $1100.

508-278-7777

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

New Howard Cemetery Sutton, Mass 1 lot for sale. Present price $500.00, will sell for $350.00.

Call 508-579-0587 FOR SALE

Electric Hoyer Lift Battery charger, extra battery and canvas carriers. $400. Call 508829-0468 Elegant Diamond Engagement Ring Approx. 2 carats set in white gold. Replacement cost $6585, asking $4495.

508-829-3363

Heavy Duty Prototype PVC Pipes Hammock Frame w/1 cloth & 1 rope material, all accessories. $50 978-537-9925

Antique Horse Drawn Doctor’s Carriage $600. Antique cooking stove with stove pipe, $500. 508-735-9568

Invacare Series 9XT Wheelchair Invacare 9XT High Strength Lightweight Manual Chair. 20" urethane tires, electric red, 18"x18" Jaycare back seating and back support, rear ant tippers, footrests, full length adjustable arm rests. Purchased brand new $2450, used 2 weeks. Asking $1500 OBO. All original paperwork and receipt.

978-314-3270 for more info/ viewing.

Dog Crate and Bed Crate 20"x 21"x 28". $60. Bed is memory foam, 29" long by 25" wide. $20. 978-464-5953 Bedroom Set - 3 Piece Pennsylvania House Queen bed, dresser w/ 8 drawers & large mirror, and 6 drawer bureau. Asking $500. Also mahogany hutch, asking $300.

Call 508-798-1879 2006 Buick Lucerne Interior & Exterior in excellent condition.

Runs Good. $1,100 Call 978-464-2927

Heavy Duty Aluminium Ramps 12 ft long x 12 inches wide. $175. Phone 508-898-3191.

Trees Evergreens, Hemlocks Spruce, Pine (3’ to 4’ tall) 5 for $99 Fieldstone Round/Flat $28/ton 508-278-5762

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.

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

REAL ESTATE We Pay Top Cash For Houses and Land.

Any Condition.

No Hassle, Fast Closing.

978-423-6529

U.S. C14 Zeppelin Stamp (U) Flag cncl. $175. Stamp questions? Ron 413-896-3324 Purple king comforter. skirt. 2 pillowshames/pillows. valences 37"w, matching Pd $125 asking $50. 508-829-9240

Electronics - 3 Desktop Printers with manuals. Boombox, CD, DVD players, speakers. All excellent. 508-4590446

Troy-Bilt 21 HP Super Bronco Lawn Tractor & lawn mower lift.

Exc. Cond. and low hours. Call 508-450-7486 & leave message Miele Vacuum Cleaner accessories included cost $500 asking $100. Excellent Condition Call 508-829-3403

New Pool Boat 69" x 39" inches one year old, only $18.00.

Call 508 853-3444

PETS & ANIMALS FREE TO A GOOD HOME 4 Stall Rabbit Hutch with 2 rabbits for free.

Call 978-514-1856

Publisher’s Notice 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

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Adirondack Park New York 98 Acres Private, & two unit farmhouse. Barns, fields, timber, hunt, fish, ski. Sub-dividable. Near Lake Champlain Lake Placid, Schroon Lake.

Country getaway in nature’s beauty. Just 4 hours away. $199k Mike 774-239 4010

2013 PleasureWay Sprinter RV

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

Mercedes diesel engine, low miles, well maintained, extras.

Serious inquiries only. $79,000.00 508-839-7362 AUTO/SUV

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

2003 Chevrolet Blazer 4 dr, LT, 207k mi, engine 4.2 lt, needs work. Asking $1600 OBO. 508-736-7385 Ask for Michael

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

AUTO/TRUCK

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 $500. 978-660-8034

AUTOMOTIVE AUTO/MOTORCYCLE 2007 Harley Davidson Street Glide 29,400 miles. Excellent condition.

Denim Silver. $10,500.00 508-340-2658 AUTO/MOTORCYCLE 2001 Suzuki Intruder 1500cc, showroom condition, lots of chrome, Vehix pipes. $2900.

Call John at 978-466-6043.

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 2012 Yamaha Zoomer 49cc scooter. Great condition, rode once. 4 miles. $2300 neg.

Must be seen, serious inquiries only. 508-770-1797 $2,300

2012 Yamaha Zoomer 49cc scooter. Great condition, rode once. 4 miles. $2300 neg.

Must be seen, serious inquiries only. 508-770-1797 2007 Harley Davidson FXSCUS Great condition, detachable windshield & storage bag, have floor boards mounted and have original forward controls. 10,000 mi. $10,000 firm.

508-308-2041

2008 Honda Metropolitan Scooter Black and gray. Mint cond.

469 miles. Asking $1650.00.

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

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 2006 Nissan Titan New cat converter, exhaust & muffler, new front rotors & pads, bedliner. 135K mi. Set up for plow use, only used 1 winter. Needs manifold gasket & rear rotors. $6000 firm. 508-308-2041 AUTOS 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 1930 Ford Model A Sport Coupe, Grey and Black.

50,000 miles. Holden area. $16,500. 407-375-3917 1978 MG MGB 47,000 mi.

Green ext. Very solid car from GA. Good overall condition. $7500. Please call 508-7351845.

1999 Pontiac Grand Am 6 Cylinder, automatic, needs work or use for parts. 159,903 miles. $675. 978-422-8084 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Original low mileage beauty. Recent 350/ 325 hp engine. Must see! Trophy winner.

774-437-8717 $6,500

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

LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given by Terry W. Jernberg and Linda P. Jernberg to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for, Marathon Mortgage Company, Inc., its successors and assigns, dated November 24, 2003 and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 32307, Page 78, as affected by Loan Modification recorded with said Registry of Deeds in Book 56337, Page 1 subsequently assigned to CitiMortgage, Inc. by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. by assignment recorded in said Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 48918, Page 234 and subsequently assigned to Federal National Mortgage Association by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment recorded in said Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 52908, Page 314; of which Mortgage the undersigned is the present holder for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing same will be sold at Public Auction at 3:00 PM on September 28, 2017 at 21 Quabbin Path, Sutton, MA, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage, to wit: The land with the building thereon in Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts shown as Lot 5 on a Plan of Land entitled “Definitive Subdivision Plan of Land for New State Acres in Sutton, Mass., Scale 1” = 40’, Date: February 23, 2000, prepared by Guerriere and Halnon, Inc., Engineering & Land Surveying, 1031 Providence Road, Whitinsville, Mass. 01588” as revised, which plan is recorded with the Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 758, Plan 21, for which a more particular description can be found.

Said Lot containing 50,888 square feet of land, more or less, as shown on said plan. Together with and subject to the rights of others to use the roads and ways as shown on said plan as roads as typically are used in the Town of Sutton by expressly reserving the fee in the road to the grantor. Being the same premises conveyed to the herein named mortgagor (s) by deed recorded with Worcester Worcester District Registry of Deeds herewith. 32307-76 The premises are to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, building and zoning laws, liens, attorney’s fees and costs pursuant to M.G.L.Ch.183A, unpaid taxes, tax titles, water bills, municipal liens and assessments, rights of tenants and parties in possession. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check or money order will be required to be delivered at or before the time the bid is offered. The successful bidder will be required to execute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement immediately after the close of the bidding. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from the sale date in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check or other check satisfactory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale and to amend the terms of the sale by written or oral announcement made before or during the foreclosure sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE. Other terms if any, to be announced at the sale. Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) Present Holder of said Mortgage, By Its Attorneys, ORLANS PC, PO Box 540540 Waltham, MA 02454 Phone: (781) 790-7800 16-008540 09/07, 09/14, 09/21/17

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 Debra Couture, to Millbury Federal Credit Union, dated May 9, 2006, recorded in Worcester County Registry of Deeds in Book 38941, Page 381, 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 3rd day of October, 2017, 38 Lackey Road, Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage. To wit: The land in Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts on the Westerly line of Lackey Road, and which is more particularly bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a drill hole located at the northeasterly corner of the premises to be conveyed in the westerly line of Lackey Road at a corner of stone walls on the southeasterly side of a barway at a point southerly measured by the stone wall marking at the westerly line of Lackey Road, a distance of four hundred eighteen and forty-eight hundredths (418.48) feet, more or less, from the corner of stone walls forming the boundary of the north line of my farm and the southerly line of land now or formerly of one Bishop; THENCE S. 7º 28’ 50” West by a stone wall by the westerly line of Lackey Road one hundred thirty-nine and fifty hundredths (139.50) feet to a drill hole still on said Lackey Road; THENCE S. 13º 13’ 30” West still by a stone wall by the westerly line of Lackey Road thirty-eight and forty-two hundredths (38.42) feet to a drill hole at land now or formerly of Edgar D. Leonard; THENCE N. 80º 23’ W. by land now or formerly of Edgar D. Leonard two hundred forty-five and forty-five hundredths (245.45) feet to an iron pin at other land now or formerly of Edgar D. Leonard; THENCE N. 1º 09’ 40” East still by land now or formerly of Edgar D. Leonard one hundred seventy-five and no hundredths (175.00) feet to a drill hole in a stone wall; THENCE S. 86º 10’ 10” East by a stone wall by land now or formerly of Edgar D. Leonard two hundred nine and ten hundredths (209.10) feet to a drill hole still at other land nor or formerly of Edgar D. Leonard; THENCE S. 65º 09’ East by land now or formerly of Edgar D. Leonard sixty-two and fifty-six hundredths (62.56) feet to the point of beginning.

BEING the same shown on a plan entitled “Plan to show property in Sutton, Mass., owned by Edgar Leonard,” dated May 30, 1969 by Kenneth Shaw, Registered Land Surveyor, filed in Worcester District Deeds, Plan Book 329, Plan 36. CONTAINING according to said plan 1.11 acres of land, more or less, all of said courses and distances being more or less. Being the same premises as conveyed in a deed from Edward D. Leonard to Steven J. Couture and Debra Couture, dated December 21, 1977 and recorded with Worcester County Registry of Deeds in Book 6370, Page 231. 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 9/7, 9/14, 9/21/17 MSC

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www.centralmassclass.com AUTOS 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 Chevrolet Cavalier Runs good, 135,000 mi, have title, great on gas. Fixed rust on car. $1050/bo 508-450-5564 BOATS 25 HP Suzuki (Like New) with Boat & Trailer Holden area.

Pete 407-375-3917 $2,000

GRAFTON FLEA YARD SALE & FLEA MARKET DIRECTORY MARKET, INC. Yard / Garage Sale - Huge YARD SALE - Sat. 9/16/17 Paxton - Saturday, 9/16 Come to the FLEA! OPEN EVERY SUNDAY OUTDOOR/INDOOR

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

Rte. 140, Grafton/ Upton town line Grafton Flea is the Place to be!

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

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.

Saturday, September 23 8AM to 4PM 34 Sky Lane, Leominster, MA Household items, jewelry Sporting goods and more!

Holden - Sat., 9/16 17 Donald Ave. - 9-1 BIG YARD SALE. Furniture, housewares, vintage items, books, women’s ski equip., men’s & ladies clothing, microwave and table and much more. No early birds!

X-Cargo Black Car Top Carrier, Woodworking Powermatic Shaper Machine Model 26, Toys, StowAway Cargo Carrier with SwingAway Frame, Dog Grooming Table with 2 arms, Misc.

978-422-6238

Worcester - Saturday, 9/16 30 Buckley Rd - 8-3 Costume jewelry, petite women’s clothing, kitchenware, books and more!

32 Crystal St., 9-2 Household items, Christmas decorations, old mechanic and carpenter tools, and more!

Estate sale Sat-Sun Sep 1617 & 23-24 Household goods, small appliances, some furniture. 211 Boston Rd., Sutton 978-422-6073

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• Class A, B, C Motor Homes • Trailers Parts • Propane • Service Transportation • Temporary Housing

Fuller RV Rentals & Sales 150 Shrewsbury St., Boylston 508-869-2905 www.fullerrv.com BBB Accredited A+ Rating

JUNK CARS

We Buy and PICK UP Your junk or wrecked cars or trucks.

We Sell New and Used Parts.

Specials on Batteries and Tires.

New and Used!

Airport Auto Parts, Inc. 56 Crawford St. Leominster, MA 01453 978-534-3137

LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 508-831-2200 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. WO17P2848EA Estate of: David E. Nordstrom Date of Death: 07/27/2017 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Inestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by: Care One Millbury of Millbury MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Lisa Judkins of Sutton MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in an unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 10/10/2017.

This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding.

If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A Keamy, First Justice of this Court. Date: September 06, 2017 Stephanie K. Fattman, Register of Probate 09/14/2017 MSC

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ADVERTISEMENT The Worcester Housing Authority, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from Contractors for the Hallyway Upgrades Phase II at 200-2 Curtis Apartments (WHA Job No. 2016-08) for the Worcester Housing Authority in Worcester Massachusetts, in accordance with the documents prepared by Garofalo Design Associates, Inc… The Project consists of: Painting interior stair halls; repairing plaster walls; abating and replacing floor tiles, and replacing limited windows. The work is estimated to cost $ 386,883.25 Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44A-J & to minimum wage rates as required by M.G.L. c.149 §§26 to 27H inclusive. General bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) in the category of General Building Construction. General Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., Wednesday October 18, 2017 and publicly opened, forthwith. Filed sub-bids for the trades listed below will be received until Time, 2:00 p.m., Wednesday October 4, 2017 and opened forthwith.

Filed sub-bidders must be DCAMM certified for the trades listed below and bidders must include a current DCAMM Sub-Bidder Certificate of Eligibility and a signed DCAMM Sub-Bidder’s Update Statement.

SUBTRADES: Section 05.50.00 Metal Fabrications Section 08.51.13 Aluminum Windows Section 09.91.23 Interior Painting All Bids should be delivered to: Worcester Housing Authority 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605 and received no later than the date & time specified above. General bids and sub-bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than five (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount (considering all alternates), and made payable to the Worcester Housing Authority. Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available for pick-up at: Worcester Housing Authority website (http://worcester-housing.com/purchasing. html) at no cost. Hard copies will be made available on Wednesday September 13, 2017 at the Worcester Housing Authority, Department of Modernization, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605 and thereafter, Monday thru Friday 8:00 A.M. through 4:30 P.M. Copies of the contract documents may be obtained by depositing $50.00 in the form of a company check, made payable to the Worcester Housing Authority, for each set of documents so obtained. The amount of the deposit will be refunded to each persons who returns the plans, specifications and other documents in good conditions within (10) days after bid opening. Bidders requesting contract documents to be mailed to them should include a separate check in the amount of $40.00 for each set payable to the Worcester Housing Authority to cover mailing and handling costs. There is a plan deposit of $ 50 per set (maximum of 2 sets) payable to the Awarding Authority. Deposits must be a certified or cashier’s check, or money order. This deposit will be refunded for up to two sets for general bidders and for one set for sub-bidders upon return of the sets in good condition within thirty (30) days of receipt of general bids. Otherwise the deposit shall be the property of the Awarding Authority. Additional sets may be purchased for $ 50 Bidders requesting Contract Documents to be mailed to them shall include a separate check for $ 40 per set, payable to the Awarding Authority, to cover mail handling costs. General bidders must agree to contract with minority and women business enterprises as certified by the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO), formerly known as SOMWBA. The combined participation goal reserved for such enterprises shall not be less than 10.4% of the final contract price including accepted alternates. See Contract Documents - Article 3 of the Instructions to Bidders.

The job site and/or existing building(s) will be available for inspection at 10:00 A.M. on September 27, 2017 at 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester For an appointment call N/A. The Contract Documents may be seen by electronic media at: Worcester Housing Authority Website - http://worcester-housing.com/purchasing.html Project Dog - www.projectdog.com; Joseph Merrit & Co www.merrittgraphics.com; and CMD (formerly Reed Construction Data) www.cmdgroup.com/Home

Town of Millbury Conservation Commission Legal Ad The Millbury Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 7:20 P.M. at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street to act on a Notice of Intent from Lisa Sacks to construct a 33x26 addition with associated grading and utilities located at 9 LeBlanc Drive. Said work falls under the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40.

Donald Flynn Chairman Town of Sutton Conservation Commission The Sutton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 7:20PM, at the Sutton Town Hall, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA. The purpose of this hearing is to review a Determination of Applicability submitted to the Conservation Commission by Rosemary Salem, Sutton , MA. The project consists of removal of one hemlock tree and one spruce tree on Map 15, Parcels 65, on 24 Mallard Way, Sutton, MA. This notice is publicized in accordance with the provisions of General Law Chapter 131, Section 40 commonly known as the Wetlands Protection Act, and the Sutton Wetlands Protection Bylaw.

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Town of Millbury Conservation Commission Legal Ad The Millbury Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 7:10 P.M. at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street to act on a Request for Determination of Applicability from Karen Benglian for improvements to an existing parking lot at Puffin’s Restaurant located at 91 Main Street. Said work falls under the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40.

Donald Flynn Chairman

LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue of and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Francis C. Mateer and Geraldine F. Audette to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as a nominee for First National Bank of Arizona, dated March 21, 2005 and recorded in Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 35941, Page 230 of which mortgage Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee for Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-QA7 is the present holder by assignment from Mortgage Electronic Registration Services Inc. to Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as Trustee for RALI 2005QA7 dated August 13, 2009 recorded at Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 44734, Page 305; assignment from Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as Trustee for RALI 2005QA7 to Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee for Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-QA6 dated June 26, 2013 recorded at Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 52066, Page 36 and assignment from Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee for Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-QA6 to Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee for Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-QA7 dated October 14, 2015 recorded at Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 54427, Page 100, for breach of conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, the mortgaged premises located at 518 Mendon Road, Sutton, MA 01590 will be sold at a Public Auction at 10:00 AM on October 3, 2017, at the mortgaged premises, more particularly described below, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, to wit: A parcel of land in the southeasterly part of Sutton shown as Lot 10 on a plan entitled “Deer Park Estates” Definitive Subdivision Plan of Land in Sutton, Massachusetts, dated August 8, 1988 by Dunn Engineering Co., Inc., and recorded in Plan Book 614, Plan 19. Beginning at a point on the southerly sideline of Mendon Road at the northeasterly corner of land of Dana Gravison, Inc. shown as Lot 1 on a plan entitled “Plan of Land in Sutton, Massachusetts” dated August 10, 1987 by Andrews Survey & Engineering Inc., said point also being 153.73 feet easterly from the corner of the intersection of the easterly sideline of Bartlett Road and the southerly sideline of Mendon Road, said point also being the northwesterly corner of the parcel of herein described and running; S 82° 29’ 55” E. along the southerly sideline of Mendon Road 9.07 feet to a point; thence S 85° 42’ 29” E along the southerly sideline of Mendon Road 58.59 feet to a point: thence S 85° 41’ 09” E along the southerly sideline of Mendon Road 97.85 feet to a point: thence S 75° 41’ 08” E along the remains of a stone wall and said southerly sideline of Mendon Road 72.00 feet to a point; thence SOUTHEASTERLY along the arc of a curve on the westerly sideline of the proposed Gunstock Road as shown in said “Deer Park Estate” plan having a radius of 30.00 feet of length of 22.68 feet to a point; thence S 57° 37’ 48” W along the northerly side of Lot 11 as shown on said “Deer Park Estates” plan 25.00 feet to a point; thence N 78° 22’ 57” W. along the northerly side of said Lot 11, 99.00 feet to a point: thence S 28° 38’ 31” W. along the westerly side of said Lot 11, 142.80 feet to a point on the northerly line of Lot 12 shown on said definitive plan; thence N 79° 00’ 58” W. along the northerly side of said Lot 12, 99.09 feet to a point at the southeasterly corner of said Lot 1 and the southwesterly corner of the herein described parcel: thence N 13° 00’ 00” E along the easterly side of said Lot 1 shown on said plan of land by Andrews Survey & Engineering, Inc. 138.41 feet to the point of beginning. For mortgagor’s title see deed recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 32949, Page 176. See also deed recorded in said Registry of Deeds in Book 47758, Page 60. The premises will be sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes and other municipal assessments and liens, and subject to prior liens or other enforceable encumbrances of record entitled to precedence over this mortgage, and subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, reservations and conditions of record and subject to all tenancies and/or rights of parties in possession. Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier’s or certified check in the sum of $5,000.00 as a deposit must be shown at the time and place of the sale in order to qualify as a bidder (the mortgage holder and its designee(s) are exempt from this requirement); high bidder to sign written Memorandum of Sale upon acceptance of bid; balance of purchase price payable in cash or by certified check in thirty (30) days from the date of the sale at the offices of mortgagee’s attorney, Korde & Associates, P.C., 900 Chelmsford Street, Suite 3102, Lowell, MA 01851 or such other time as may be designated by mortgagee. The description for the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication. Other terms to be announced at the sale. Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee for Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-QA7 Korde & Associates, P.C., 900 Chelmsford Street, Suite 3102, Lowell, MA 01851 (978) 256-1500 Mateer, Francis C., 16-027669, September 7, 2017, September 14, 2017, September 21, 2017

The Millbury Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 7:15 p.m. at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA to act upon the application for Village Knoll Variety, Inc., 107 W. Main St. for an upgrade from a Wine & Malt to an All Alcohol Package Store License.

PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of M.L.C 225 sec 39A the following vehicles will be sold Sept. 23,2017 at a sale to satisfy our garage lien thereon for towing and storage charges and expenses of sale and notice: 2008 Subaru Legacy VIN#4S3BL616287209412 2013 Subaru Legacy VIN#4S3BMBA60D3009166 The sale will be held at Early’s on Park Ave. 536 Park Ave. Worcester Ma 01603

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 Docket No. WO11P1492PM CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF CONSERVATOR’S ACCOUNT In the matter of: Kathleen M Chabot Of: Worcester, MA Protected Person/Disabled Person/Respondent To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, you are hereby notified pursuant to Rule 72 of the Supplemental Rules of the Probate & Family Court, that the First and Final account(s) of Robert J Chabot of Worcester, MA as Conservator of the property of said Respondent has or have been presented to the Court for allowance. You have the right to object to the account(s). If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 09/26/2017. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to object to the account(s).

If you fail to file the written appearance and objection by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you, including the allowance of the account(s).

Additionally, within thirty days after said return day (or within such other time as the Court upon motion may order), you must file a written affidavit of objections stating the specific facts and grounds upon which each objection is based and a copy shall be served upon the Conservator pursuant to Rule 3 of the Supplemental Rules of the Probate & Family Court.

You have the right to send to the Conservator, by registered or certified mail, a written request to receive a copy of the Petition and account(s) at no cost to you.

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 above-named 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 31, 2017 Stephanie K. Fattman Register of Probate 09/14/2017 WM

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Town of Sutton Board of Selectmen PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Sutton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 8:20 PM, at the Sutton Town Hall, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA. The purpose of this hearing is to review a Notice of Intent submitted to the Conservation Commission by Timothy Britt, MA. The project consists of raising existing single-family dwelling, construction of single-family dwelling with associated grading, utilities and site work on Map 53, Parcels 33, 34, 35, & 52, on 47 Carrier Lane, Sutton, MA.

In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. C.166 s 22, you are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday October 3, 2017 in the Sutton Town Hall upon petition from National Grid for permission to install, beginning approximately 3000 feet north of the centerline of the intersection of Whitins Rd. and Gilmore Dr. and continue approximately 225 feet north. NGrid to install new Padmount Transformer on private property at 65 Gilmore Dr. installing conduit from pad mount to existing MH2 and a conduit from the existing MH2 to new handhole approximately 15 feet north from public to private property, 65 Gilmore Drive in accordance with plan filed Plan file herewith marked – NGrid #22944456

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Sarah Shugrue

In her capacity as a program officer for the Greater Worcester Community Foundation, Sarah Shugrue serves as the liaison and coordinator of Leadership Worcester. She emphasizes that Leadership Worcester’s success requires a community buy-in on many levels.

Shugrue calls on employers to be a part of the city’s future by volunteering to offer sessions and endorsing candidates for the program. She seeks out emerging professionals who care about Worcester to serve as a source of inspiration and knowledge for others.

What is your history with the city of Worcester? I always joke that I am “half

from here.” My parents are divorced, so I split time between Worcester and Holden. But Worcester has always felt like my home and when I went away to college at Western New England, I couldn’t wait to come back. My first job after college was with AmeriCorps on the Holy Cross campus. My grandmother was incredibly proud when I got a job at Holy Cross, especially because I grew up in Quinsigamond Village during a time when everyone followed Holy Cross football very closely. The games were so popular that we would walk to the stadium because there would be nowhere to park. Next, I worked for Big Brothers and Big Sisters.

My background is in youth development and mentoring, but it’s also my passion.

After getting my masters at Bay Path in Nonprofit Management and Philanthropy, I came back to Worcester again. I will probably never leave.

Can you describe your involvement with Leadership Worcester? Leadership

Worcester was a program that was originally led by the Chamber of Commerce, from 1980-2002. As industry began changing and the Chamber underwent a transformation, the program went dormant. The model picked up again nationally as other communities began adopting and developing similar leadership programs. At the Greater Worcester Community Foundation, we recognized the value of a leadership pipeline and the necessity of robust conversations. In 2013 the Chamber, along with the Foundation, created an opportunity to convene and facilitate a means for the city to recruit, retain and incubate local employees who would

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choose to stay in Worcester and engage with the city. The program was reborn. As a young professional myself, I had wanted to apply. Instead, they asked if I would coordinate the program and I immediately agreed. My involvement is as a liaison between the Chamber and the Foundation.

I work with session leaders and with the class itself. I really love it; I would say it takes up 30-40 percent of my time.

What sort of sessions are typically the most eye opening for participants? All

the sessions are surprising in different ways, but public safety definitely stands out. We spend the morning at the House of Corrections. The way the director of Inmate Services and the superintendent have opened their doors to us is more than I could have ever imagined. They invite everyone on a tour and openly speak about our criminal safety issues in Worcester. It’s not what you might expect.

They represent the new face of criminal justice for our city.

Can you share a story about a successful Leadership Worcester participant? Peter

Caruso is an architect from Lamoreux Pagano. He is an experienced professional who participated in last year’s class.

He was super interested right from the beginning. He lives in Grafton, and he has since joined multiple boards. He immediately found a way to use his new skill set in the community. He emails all of us to keep in touch. The Leadership Classes have become a close cohort and a strong network. If one of them posts something in their Facebook group, everyone will show up to support them.

Participants end up with 25 new best friends. Classes one and two actually trash talk each other about who is better.

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What other responsibilities do you have for GWCF? I run Youth for Community

Improvement, our teen grant-makers program and I work with our Nonprofit Support Center. YCI is a teen-led grant making committee in its 19th year. The committee is open to sophomores and juniors from all over Worcester County.

This year, there are 14 towns and cities represented on the committee. Throughout the year, they make funding decisions in the community to award $20,000 to nonprofit organizations in Worcester County. It’s a journey for them to learn about community assets and challenges.

They develop an RFP and a variety of nonprofits apply. At the Nonprofit Support Center, it’s also my responsibility to bring in high-quality presenters for workshops for nonprofit leaders about diversity, nonprofit governance and financial management.

How has the community embraced these efforts? Regarding YCI, we have a

student from Doherty who served on the committee during her sophomore and junior year. At the end of it she said, “What do I do now? I don’t want to leave you guys.” We built an internship for her.

We really had gotten close and she told me that she wanted to go to Holy Cross, but she didn’t want to graduate with any loans. She was writing 15 scholarship applications a week. We found that

there’s a lot of people who care and want to make things happen for others in the community. I ran into one of her former principals and I mentioned how hard she was working, and the principal found her a scholarship. I remember being the first one in my family to go to college. My dad works for Polar and when I graduated high school, I got a scholarship to buy my books for all four years of college.

When my dad heard about this student, he helped her buy books too. I saw her last week at Holy Cross and she was so excited to tell me that her bill was $0. She said, “I did it!”

Do you, personally, recognize a lot of change in the city in recent years? My grandma

grew up here. My entire family is here. My Dad just got Facebook and he started to see my posts about things that I was doing in the city. It wasn’t until I took him on the mural walking tour downtown that he said, “This is not the Worcester I grew up in.” He said to me, “This is the first time I believe it when people tell me Worcester is changing.” I see younger leaders get frustrated when they don’t witness change occurring quickly enough. These are negative narratives. Sometimes, it’s feedback and stories from older folks that can most clearly demonstrate movement in the right direction.

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