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oin Worcester Magazine this week as we go Town Trippin’ through Charlton, Sturbridge and Southbridge. Contributing writer Stephanie Jarvis introduces you to the oldest resident of each town, tells you about the key issues facing each town and a lot more. What is Southbridge’s signature event? What makes Charlton unique? Where is Sturbridge’s “hot spot?” Each month, Worcester Magazine goes Town Trippin’ to different towns aroud the region, highlighting their history, businesses, people and more. So gas up your car, grab a copy of this week’s Worcester Magazine and join us as we take a trip around Central Mass. - Walter Bird Jr., Editor

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September 28 - October 4, 2017 n Volume 43, Number 4

Worcester will bid twice for Amazon Bill Shaner

fter saying last week he planned to sign the city onto a statewide pitch for a second Amazon headquarters, City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. this week said he plans to put in a second bid just for Worcester. “Let’s put in a second one,” said Augustus. “The city will put one in alone and one with the Commonwealth. I want to buy two lottery tickets, not just one.” He said so at a City Council meeting during a discussion brought on by Councilor AtLarge Konnie Lukes, who has maintained the city should be focusing on its own pitch, and not effectively aiding Boston by helping a statewide effort. She introduced the lottery ticket analogy, saying Worcester deserves to buy one for itself. But Augustus said he planned to put in two bids before any talk on the City Council floor. He said his office is working with local and statewide economic partners, putting together a video for Worcester and compiling all the information he can can. “We will spare no effort to do everything we can to put Worcester’s best foot forward,” he said.

Amazon has put out a call for bids for a second, East Coast headquarters, bringing with it 50,000 jobs and billions in investment. Bids are due back to the company by midOctober. Worcester and Boston are among

preparing pitches. Amazon’s request for bids includes some parameters. The company wants 100 acres on which to develop a campus, direct access to public transportation, and 45 minutes to an

statewide pitch on Tuesday, saying he still wants “our oar in that water,” but said he’s chasing every opportunity. Every councilor to speak on the issue agreed Amazon would do well to consider COURTESY PHOTO

thousands of cities, as well as others in Massachusetts, to prepare bids for the headquarters. Springfield and Hartford, Conn. are working in tandem. New Bedford and Lowell are among other Massachusetts cities

international airport. Last week, Augustus said Worcester, and spoke to the city’s strengths. the airport component could be a deal breaker But Lukes said the city should be wary of aiding Boston, as they wouldn’t do the for Worcester. He used it as justification for the city’s signing on to a statewide pitch. continued on page 6 He backed up Worcester’s signing onto a

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Maybe you couldn’t afford to fly on one, but seeing vintage war planes at Worcester Regional Airport is pretty cool. +1

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Up until less than two days ago, this was a minus four, but then City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. announced Worcester would make its own bid for a new Amazon headquarters. +4

After all this time, City Council finally taking up report from mayor’s tax policy committee. Not that it’s an election year. Oh, wait. -2

Total for this week:

A weekly quality of life check-in of Worcester

Only the biggest curmudgeon could find something wrong with Worcester’s new bike share program. And there’s plenty of them. -2

Puppies abandoned in the Blackstone River in Uxbridge. Really? According to police, yes, really. -6

A benefit at Bull Mansion for a western Mass man battling cancer was a rousing success. Hats off to all involved and best of luck, Matt Maloney. +4

Congrats to Patty Eppinger, named this year’s recipient of the Harvey Ball Smile Award. +2

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Medical marijuana comes to your door PHOTO SUBMITTED

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f you live in Worcester and have a stateissued medical marijuana card, you can now get your medicine delivered straight to your door. Garden Remedies, a Newton-based dispensary, launched a home delivery service last week for Worcester and the surrounding towns. “Worcester is the second largest population center in Massachusetts, second only to the Greater Boston area. We have a couple hundred patients there. It bothers us they have to drive so far to come get our medication,” said Karen Munkacy, Garden Remedies CEO. The company is one of the few medical marijuana dispensaries open in the state and one of the closest to Worcester. Garden Remedies chose Worcester to launch its delivery service because of the existing customer base and, as the second largest population center in the state, the room for growth. The service is available in Worcester, Shrewsbury and West Boylston. Home delivery is intended to help patients who find the drive difficult to make. “Particularly for people who are very ill, it’s difficult to drive an hour each way to Newton. So we’re concerned about that,” said Munkacy. Area folks with a medical card can order on the Garden Remedies website and, within 24 hours, employees will deliver the product to the patient’s home. The delivery vehicles are unmarked, manned by two employees and the product is stored in a locked vault within the car. The

An employee assists a patient inside the Newton-based Garden Remedies dispensary.

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{ citydesk } AMAZON continued from page 4 makes more sense. On Tuesday night, Lukes used the exchange same for Worcester. “There are two parts of the Commonwealth: between Warren and Walsh to demonstrate why she is skeptical a statewide bid would do Boston, and everywhere else. The rest of the Worcester any favors. Commonwealth has to play second fiddle to “We’re the ones that should do the Boston,” she said. The discussion came after some unexpected bragging about ourselves. We’re the ones that should submit a response. I am surprised statewide talk of Worcester as a potential we’re rolling over and letting Boston dictate new headquarters. Last Friday, Newton to the rest of the state who’s going to do what Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Setti and where,” she said. Warren said Worcester would be the best Last week, in response to another order place in Massachusetts for a new Amazon by Lukes, most of the Council and the city headquarters. manager endorsed a “I propose that statewide bid in an Amazon locate its effort to make the most second headquarters in attractive offer possible Worcester, in the heart to the company. of the Commonwealth, On Tuesday, and that Amazon and councilors stressed the Commonwealth Worcester would be work together to fund an ideal location, but the construction of a stayed away from talk bullet train connecting Western Massachusetts - Worcester Mayor Joe of which bid would be preferable. However, with Boston,” he said Petty, on Worcester Councilor At-large on a teleconference Kate Toomey did say submitting a separate call Friday. Warren would be cited Worcester’s nine bid on its own to house Worcester a better choice than colleges and wella second Amazon Boston. educated workforce as “I think when you reasons for choosing headquarters. look at Boston versus the city. Worcester, we have so But Boston Mayor much more to offer,” said Lukes. Marty Walsh was quoted blasting Warren’s She said the real estate market is less idea in the Boston Herald. inflated and there’s more open space. “Worcester is a nice area and the mayor “It makes sense to do it here,” she added. of Worcester is a friend of mine, but we are Lukes backed the city manager up, saying trying to bring Amazon to Boston,” he told he was “on this before it was even on the Boston Herald on its radio program. Twitter.” In a statement he later released, Warren Mayor Joe Petty, taking a slight jab at said. “I completely understand why the Walsh, said, “The mayor of Boston is a nice mayor of Boston is trying to get Amazon guy, too, but look at some of the stuff we’ve to come to his city. But as someone who is done.” running to be governor of the whole state, I It would be great for Worcester to get those don’t think we should simply offer incentives Amazon jobs, he said. without proposing a long-term vision for Bill Shaner can be reached at 508-749Massachusetts.” 3166, ext. 324 or at wshaner@worcestermag. Instead, he said, his proposal for a com. Follow him on Twitter @Bill_Shaner. Worcester headquarters and high speed rail,

“The mayor of Boston is a nice guy, too, but look at some of the stuff we’ve done.”

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drivers follow operating procedures laid out by the state Department of Public Health, the body that regulates the industry. Last November, Garden Remedies was the ninth medical marijuana dispensary to open in Massachusetts. Now, there are 12, but none in or around Worcester. Garden Remedies is a 39-mile drive from downtown Worcester – a 50 minute trip. Central Ave Compassionate Care in Ayer and Patriot Care Corp. in Lowell are similar distances. There are four applications for medical marijuana dispensaries in Worcester on the waiting list, among about 230 statewide. There has been some motion on the applications, but it appears a brick and mortar dispensary is unlikely to open in Worcester until at least December. The service comes as Worcester leaders mull over restricting both the recreational and medical cannabis industries before recreational stores can open July. In a recent meeting City Manager Ed Augustus, Jr. recommended City Council approve a set of local ordinances, including a 15-license cap on retail stores, which would include both medical and recreational, according to the city’s legal interpretation. The cap is based on a percentage of alcohol licenses outlined as an acceptable cap in the recreational law. The City Council already approved in 2103 zoning for medical marijuana facilities, relegating practices to commercial and industrial districts, and banning them within 300 feet of school buildings. Augustus’ proposal would place the same zoning restrictions on recreational marijuana, and add additional requirements including a host community agreement and a 3-percent local sales tax. But home delivery services, at least for medical marijuana, aren’t subject to local restrictions like brick-and-mortar stores. For medical marijuana home delivery, all permitting happens with the state Department of Public Health with no option for local ordinances.

Currently, there are four other companies that provide medical marijuana home delivery, though only Garden Remedies expressly advertises to Worcester. Central Ave Compassionate Care in Ayer, In Good Health in Brockton, Sage Naturals in Cambridge and Patriot Care in Lowell are permitted to offer delivery service, according to the DPH. Garden Remedies, said Munkacy, specializes in high end product and tailored customer care. Of the dispensary owners in Massachusetts, Munkacy is the only doctor, and the organization is structured as a nonprofit. Visits with clients can extend to an hour and a half as patient care advocates tailor medicine to the patient’s diagnosis. Marijuana, she said, is a viable and often unexplored option for a variety of ailments, from chronic pain to Crohn’s Disease to Parkinson’s Disease. “I’d say that’s one of the most common reasons people come to us, is that they don’t want to use narcotics for their chronic pain, they want to get off narcotics. Frequently they’re able to do that once they start using medical marijuana,” she said. “It’s just been a wonderful thing that we were able to do for these patients. We’re really proud of how many people we’ve helped.” As for whether or not she thinks the recreational business will hurt her bottom line or draw from her customer base, Munkacy said she’s not worried. Medical marijuana isn’t taxed as heavily and her business model is designed to care for a loyal base of patients. As for whether or not Garden Remedies will ever venture into the recreational side of the burgeoning industry, she said she’s hesitant, but won’t rule it out. “I think we’ll determine that as we go along. Right now we’re concentrating on taking care of our patients,” she said. Bill Shaner can be reached at 508-7493166, ext. 324 or at wshaner@worcestermag. com. Follow him on Twitter @Bill_Shaner.

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RACE FOR REGISTER:

State Rep. Kate Campanale will likely challenge longtime Register of Deeds Anthony Vigliotti in 2018. Campanale, a second-term state rep. for the 17th Worcester District, told me late last week the position is an “opportunity that I have been seriously considering.” She said she anticipates issuing a formal statement in the coming weeks. She’s not the only one looking at it. Kevin Kuros, a state rep. in Uxbridge, announced his bid several weeks ago, according to the Telegram & Gazette. Vigliotti, a Democrat, has held the South Worcester District Register of Deeds position for decades, since he was first elected in 1972. But, back to Campanale, her running for register begs the obvious question: what’s going on in the 17th Worcester? There’s been no news on that of yet, but it stands to reason the seat, which represents Leicester and most of South Worcester, could see a crowded field, especially since neither party has a particularly firm grasp on it. Campanale fended off Democrat Douglas Belanger to win the seat that had long been held by the late John Binienda. In 2016, the race between Campanale and Democrat Moses Dixon was close, but not so close. Campanale took that contest by a 10-point differential. The nomination process won’t really get going til early next year, but it looks like Register and the 17th Worcester will be important races to watch.

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white nationalist group so prominent it has its own page on the Anti-Defamation League’s website, was at Clark University recently hanging up racist and anti-Semitic posters and stickers. According to a statement put out by the university president, the stickers and posters were quickly taken down, but the university has not yet identified who exactly put the stickers up. Apparently, according to the university president, this has been an issue on campuses across the country.

CRIME STATS: According to recently-

released FBI crime stats for 2016, reported rape cases more than doubled from 2015 to 2016, from 26 to 63, the fifth highest figure of any municipality in the state. As pointed out in This Week in Worcester, which I think was the only Worcester outlet on the FBI crime stats story Monday, reported rape cases spiked as violent crime as a whole went up slightly. The FBI tracks rape, murder, robbery and aggravated assault. And, as the TWIW points out, FBI crime stat data is often more useful in large datasets, looking for systemic patterns. But year over year changes are interesting.

CRIMINAL RECORD: State Sen. Ryan

Fattman really wants to see criminal records for those found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity. Currently, such a verdict brings a sentence of a year and doesn’t carry a lingering criminal history. Fattman, according to the T&G, plans to force a vote on the matter by writing it into a criminal justice reform bill by way of amendments. The spirit of the bill in question is to lessen the effects of a criminal record and reduce recidivism in state and county prisons. While Fattman’s angle runs counter to the spirit of the bill, it’s hard to make an argument against it.

A HUGE SHED: The state Department of Transportation is looking to build a massive

new highway headquarters in Worcester. A bid was awarded for the $35.5-million project late last week, as first reported onlihe by Worcester Magazine. The building will be on Plantation Parkway, and it will be a 78,000-square-foot, four-story mass. The DOT got the land in a trade with Umass Medical School, who gave up the 10-acre lot in exchange for the DOT office building on Belmont Street.

A PIECE OF THE CONFEDERACY: A Confederate flag caught by a Worcester Civil War

regiment will go back whence it came for a while. City officials agreed to lend the 155-yearold artifact to a North Carolina museum. The New Bern Academy Museum will display the flag for two years, though the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall Board of Trustees will retain ownership, according to the T&G. The Confederate Flag has had something of a renaissance lately, having turned into a hyper-partisan symbol representing either hate or freedom, depending who you ask. Trustees of the New Bern museum assured us that, in the museum, the flag will be treated as a historic artifact in proper context. So that’s good.

WEB TROUBLES: The Worcester Independent Leader, one of Worcester’s newest media outlets, has been down for about two weeks now. When I go to the browser, it says the 8

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server isn’t found and I can’t find a workaround. A post on the blog’s Facebook confirms the trouble. The website is a project of Councilor At-large Mike Gaffney intended to be a forum for conservative thought. Lately, it has also served as a platform for some pretty brutal attacks on city Democrats.

CROSS CITY: John Hill, the communications director and right hand man of City Manager Ed Augustus, will be leaving the position to take the Director of Media Relations job at the College of the Holy Cross. We wish John the best of luck on his new endeavor, even though he’s probably bummed we’re even writing this (“Are you guys really that hard up for news?”). We hope whoever takes his place has the same sunny disposition. KEEP IT QUICK: We should all be celebrating an approach District 2 Councilor Candy MeroCarlson took to a pair of orders she submitted at City Council Tuesday. Instead of getting up to speak for a few minutes on each, she simply said “as it reads,” and the two orders were passed in less than a minute. Had she taken the standard approach – getting up to give a more colorful 1-2 minute spiel on the matter – it may have prompted another councilor to give their spiel, then another and another until 45 minutes pass and no one’s quite sure what happened. A little more “As it reads” and we can start to really trim the fat off these government meetings.

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NELSON PAZOS PART II: A few weeks ago, I wrote about a fake Facebook account in our midst, using a professor from Florida’s picture to troll Worcester folk on Facebook. Nelson Pazos is the name, and the picture is of a black man wearing a suit. “Nelson” has, in the past, called me a bigoted white man that should pay him a reparation check. A Turtleboy writer later included a screenshot of the message as perspective from the “local African American community.” Well, this should come as no surprise, but “Nelson” is a Turtleboy troll. On the Turtleboy Sports live show this weekend, whoever was running the show was logged into Facebook as Nelson, and the camera was pointing right at it. Fake Facebook pages are a favorite tactic of the Turtleboy troll army (or maybe a splinter cell?). There’s Clarence Woods Emerson, Chris Woods Emerson, Natalie Woods Emerson, Terrance Collie, Debra Toretta and on down the line. If you run into any of them online, just don’t engage. They’re screenshotting everything for a later blog post.

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MAYORAL SNOOZE: I can’t say I disagree with the T&G’s Nick Kotsopoulos’ analysis that this year’s race for Mayor is pretty boring. Incumbent Joe Petty is running for a fourth term, and Councilor At-large Konnie Lukes, a former mayor herself, will challenge, but not necessarily because she really wants to. She’s only running because Councilor At-Large Mike Gaffney pulled out. She didn’t launch the kind of long campaign needed to pose a serious challenge, and when asked, she says she’s running because a contested mayoral race is an important platform from which to raise issues. But with one line, Kotsopoulos hit the nail on the head: “There will likely be a debate or two, but they may as well replay City Council meetings because we will hear the same things from Mr. Petty and Ms. Lukes as we have heard from them during all the years they have served on the Council together.” Lukes and Petty have both been on the Council for forever. The issues they’ll raise in these next few weeks are unlikely to be issues we haven’t seen hashed out before. NEW VANS: Worcester’s beleaguered busing system is getting a little help from the state.

The state Department of Transportation announced on Wednesday it will award the Worcester Regional Transit Authority six vans and $72,000 in grant money. The funds are intended to help the WRTA transport seniors and the disabled. The money will go toward three programs: trips to Webster and Southbridge, assistance for the Holden Council of Aging, and money for medical trips into Worcester. While it’s a far cry from the state money needed to turn the WRTA around after years of level-funded budgets, it’s nice to see the state funnelling any money at all into public transit around here.

MICRO-TIF: Resident Jo Hart, an often outspoken and critical voice at City Council meetings, proposed an interesting bit of housing policy Tuesday night. Why not, she asked by way of petition, afford homeowners looking to improve their property the same luxury granted to large developers in the form of tax breaks? In a petition, she calls for the Council to look at implementing a tax break policy for homeowners looking to upgrade properties that have fallen into distress. She cited the clear need in the community, especially after the 2008 recession. It’s an interesting idea and, to my mind, pretty unique. It would have been nice if the Council at least talked about it, but – of course – they didn’t. As they are wont to do, the Council silently passed the suggestion on to the city manager and it’s unlikely we’ll hear about it again.

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slants/rants Kneeling or standing, we are Americans

t is hard not to have a personal opinion about athletes, most notably football players, who choose to take a knee rather than stand during the playing of our National Anthem. We have seen it at the highest level of football in the NFL, most recently this past weekend, where it hit home in this area when 16 New England Patriots took a knee during the anthem. Last year, we saw it up close in Worcester, when Doherty High’s Michael Oppong did the same more than once. The current uproar over players choosing not to stand during the anthem is interesting. One observer noted to this editor that kneeling is a sign of submission, which would make choosing to kneel a curious choice, particularly if those doing so are criticizing race relations and other sensitive issues. If we kneel in prayer, for example, we are submitting before God. Certainly those kneeling during the anthem are not giving themselves to anyone. Might it make more sense, then, to stand and lock hands, as some players, including the Patriots’ Tom Brady did? The larger point is both expressions are perfectly acceptable. Is it disrespectful to the men and women who have fought or are fighting for our country? That depends on one’s point of view. On the one hand, many have died protecting our basic freedom to say and feel what we choose, and to demonstrate such thought in a manner of our choice, so long as it is peaceful and not violent. On the other hand, the flag was raised over Fort McHenry to signal the Americans’ victory over the British in the Battle of Baltimore. Francis Scott Key was moved enough to pen “The Star-Bangled Banner.” In that light, there is a strong link between the flag and the U.S. military. Refusal to observe the flag, then, could be seen as a direct slight to what it stands for. But here’s the thing: Whether one stands in salute to the flag with hand over heart, or with arms linked to the person next to them, or kneels with head bowed, we are all still Americans. We are all still brothers and sisters. Perhaps the biggest threat to our way of life is not a North Korean madman or a president who engages in divisive rhetoric. Perhaps it is our collective refusal to acknowledge that even in difference of thought and expression, we are all the same. We are teammates, coworkers, spouses, family and friends. The challenge is getting to a point where this singular commonality can be embraced over our multitude of differences.

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The best bang for the buck Janice Harvey

orcester teachers only recently settled their contentious battle with the city for something other than the zero-percent increase offered. Contract disputes get their share of ink, generally; there was modest media coverage when fire and police unions wrestled with downtown, and similar attention was shown to picketing educators. Lost in the din of “Hell No to Zero” was the Worcester Public Schools’ instructional assistants’ fight for a living wage. For IAs, life on the city’s back burner is nothing new. Ann Marie O’Gara is a recent retiree, having worked for the WPS as an IA at Dr. Arthur F. Sullivan Middle School from 1998 until June this year. O’Gara held a second job the entirety of her years in the classroom, as do many of the city’s instructional assistants. Like most, O’Gara’s work in the school far exceeded her job description, for a wage considered below the federal poverty line, which in 2017 is listed as $24,600 for a family of four. In 2011, O’Gara was named “Instructional Assistant of the Year,” and while the honor was not unappreciated, a decent paycheck would’ve meant even more to the dedicated paraprofessional. The 90-pound O’Gara spent most of her career as an IA in behaviordisorder and life skills classrooms, where she lifted disabled children from wheelchairs and developed a close rapport with some of the school’s toughest kids. “Every year I’d be assigned to a different room,” said O’Gara. “Over the years, I’ve done everything from change diapers to talk with probation officers. I chaperoned any and all after-school activities for no extra pay. I wrote lesson plans, read the morning announcements, helped teachers submit grades, and proctored MCAS testing.” O’Gara retired after 19 years in the classroom, making $27,500 annually. An additional $2,000 was earned working a summer school program, a job she bid for every year except for the last, when she finally said goodbye to the job she loved despite its inequities. Instructional assistants are now required to hold an associate’s

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“We’re just leverage and why don’t we see that? Whereas with Amazon we’re playing in the big league, not the Triple-A League.” - At-Large Councilor and mayoral candidate Konnie Lukes, on Worcester’s pitch to land the Pawtucket Red Sox.

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degree thanks to “No Child Left Behind,” even though many were originally hired with a high school diploma and some college credits. For many veteran IAs, this meant either quitting or scrambling to take classes, with almost nothing to show for it in their paychecks. “I don’t think it translated into much more than 60 cents an hour for an increase, to be honest,” said O’Gara. I was once told by a principal that IAs were the best bargain the city has - “plenty of bang for their buck,” was how he put it. As an instructional assistant, Ann Marie O’Gara was certainly proof of that. The city currently expects to employ 588 IAs this year. Any school employee can attest that even if that number could be doubled, there would still be a need for more hires. Students today are needier, with more learning disorders and social issues and mental illness than ever before, and the nurturing provided by people like “Mrs. O” can sometimes be the only positive attention they’ll receive. Admittedly, I have a soft spot for these underpaid, overworked saints. After all, I can relate. Before I became a teacher, I worked 17 years for the school system as an instructional assistant. I will never forget filing my taxes with an accountant, who, after looking over my income as a single mother of two working two jobs, said: “No offense, but how do you eat?” Nor will I forget the big-hearted gas company employee sent to terminate my service who, upon seeing the tears streaming down my cheeks, said: “You know, lady, I can’t seem to get into the basement. I guess I’ll have to come back another day.” Maybe I’m wrong, but it seems to me the people entrusted with the care of our children shouldn’t have to spend another four-hour shift flipping burgers, greeting shoppers or bagging groceries just to make ends meet. Massachusetts Teachers Association president Barbara Madeloni spoke succinctly on the floor of City Hall chambers last week, when she shamed the district with these words: “Pay these people a just wage.” Seems as simple as A-B-C to me.

“Hockey is coming and I’ll see you at the rink.” - Tom Matthews, Worcester Railers public relations and social media coordinator, on his most recent Tuesdays With Tom video hyping the return of pro hockey to Worcester. “It is a race to the finish line.” - an unidentified Pawtucket Red Sox executive, as quoted by the Telegram & Gazette’s Bill Ballou, on where Worcester fits in when it comes to bringing the PawSox to the city. “I love to read about myself in the newspapers.” - Darryl “Cornbread” McCray, Philadelphia street artist, in an interview with Worcester Magazine.

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Don’t repeat past mistakes sincerely” to those who voted for Trump, “empathize with them and attend to their cares and needs.” According to Pulda, Trump supporters “are engaged in tortured attempts to defend the indefensible, so why bother?” Correct as Pulda may be in attacking the validity of Trump enthusiasts’ arguments, to arrogantly dismiss them we will be making the same

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mistake as Hilary Clinton who maligned the president’s base as “deplorables” truly beneath our contempt. These folks voted, and though they were not the majority of the popular vote, they won in the Electoral College - a disaster which could be repeated if we continue to underestimate their discontent

with politics as usual and disregard their genuine concerns that their needs are ignored. Indeed we must “bother” with the issues motivating Trump defenders. If we do not offer them a credible alternative, Trump, once more, or someone even more objectionable than Trump (the vice president perhaps?) could win the presidency. We simply cannot afford to repeat the very same miscalculations we made in the election of 2016 or these same blunders will reoccur to haunt us in the election of 2020. Do you really want a President Pence in the White House? - Harvey Fenigsohn

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n Arnold Pulda’s “Your Turn” column, “Two things to say about President Trump" (Sept. 14, Worcester Magazine), he responds to my Your Turn column, “An Open Letter to my fellow Democrats.” Pulda notes that eight months ago I “bemoaned the election of Trump,” but “urge fellow liberals/Democrats/ progressives to ‘cheer up,’” because there would be “sufficient restraints to mitigate the damage he could do.” However, Pulda disagrees, arguing that, since I wrote my column, “It is turning out that constitutional restraints on Trump seem to be weak, and there is no restraining him or his entourage.” I beg to differ with Pulda, for despite the damage Trump has done and the damage he threatens to do, the president has fortunately been restrained by both the Constitution itself, and the governmental system derived from that great document. Trump soon discovered to his consternation that, contrary to his delusion, he was not elected king. Pulda wrongly concludes, “the constitutional restraints on Trump prove to be weak,” when, in fact these “restraints” have repeatedly thwarted Trump’s efforts to impose his will. For instance, in responding to his attempt to restrict immigration from Muslim countries, the courts ruled against Trump, denying the constitutionality of his bans. Trump also found he could not alone repeal Obamacare, but had to have the support of Congress, and again the president’s wishes were denied as Congress refused to pass the requisite legislation required by the Constitution. Similarly, a free press guaranteed by the first Amendment of the Constitution curtails Trump’s power by continuing to reveal the extent of his lying, proving that, though Trump claims the press is “the enemy of the people,” the press reveals how little the president can be trusted in whatever specious claims he makes. For instance, Trump bragged effusively that he would make the Mexicans pay for a border wall, but the press recently revealed how Trump secretly begged the president of Mexico to lie for him and say the Mexicans would pay for the wall, though Trump admitted he really planned to have Congress pay. Pulda is also wrong in dismissing my contention that we should “listen

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TOWN TRIPPIN’

CHARLTON

ASK TOWN ADMINISTRATOR ROBIN L. CRAVER WHAT MAKES THE TOWN OF CHARLTON UNIQUE, AND SHE’LL REPLY WITHOUT HESITATION, “ITS RESIDENTS.” “They are very involved. They love the town,” she said. “There’s a lot of pride here.” Settled in 1735, Charlton was originally part of Oxford. Ebenezer Mackintire’s home and tavern, which was located on 100 acres of what eventually became Charlton’s common and center, was the meeting site of the men who planned to convince their fellow townsmen and the General Court in Boston that the western properties should be a separate time. Charlton was incorporated as a separate district on January 10, 1755, and was given the name Charlton after Sir Francis Charlton, an English baronet. Twenty years later, in 1775, it became a “town” as part of a law that made all districts be named as towns. Early on, Charlton was an agricultural community – the assessor’s records listed 39 working farms by the year 1755. “Although the town had some boot shops, lumber mills, box factories and distilleries, it was completely a farming community,” said Frank Morrill, a member of the Charlton Historical Society. By 1845, 80 percent of the town’s lands were used for agriculture. Today, Charlton encompasses more than 40 square miles — “one of the largest in the state area-wise,” according to Morrill — but all the dairy farms have closed. Population-wise, the town was a “late bloomer,” Morrill said. In 1920, the population was only 1,995, and 50 years later, in 1950, it had only increased to

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4,654. Later, the town would see an explosion in population, due to its excellent school system, abundance of available land, central location (within an hour’s drive to Boston, Providence, Worcester and Hartford) and quiet charm. “It grew very quickly in the past few decades,” said Morrill. Today, residents still love their heritage, most notably on display in their annual Old Home Day event and Charlton’s 250th anniversary celebration in 2005. Charlton has 40 public and private historic buildings, including the Rider Tavern – home to the Charlton Historical Society – which was built in 1797 by innkeeper and distiller Eli Wheelock to serve guests traveling between Worcester and Hartford and even hosted Gen. Lafayette of France in 1824 while he toured the country after coming to assist in the Revolutionary War. Also of historical importance are the grave site of John “Grizzly” Adams, the 19th-century mountain man and bear tamer who was buried in the Bay Path Cemetery, and the Water-Morton House, the childhood home of William Morton, who discovered the anesthetic properties of ether. Careful to maintain a balance of its up-and-coming commercial industry with its historical aspects, Charlton has definitely been on the move for some time. The town recently conducted a government study and, as a result, has undertaken a major reorganization, according to Craver. The positions of collector and treasurer have been combined, and a finance director and human resources director have both been added – actions that solidify Charlton as “leading the way,” Craver said.

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bicycles and carriages, marching bands, horses, floats and antique cars. “We try to keep the carnival atmosphere out of it,” said Kathleen Walker, an Old Home Day Committee member and facilitator of the event. Old Home Day starts with a bang on Saturday night, with a concert and fireworks, and then on Sunday is the Charlton High School Alumni Association annual meeting for all former students. The event includes a tour of the former

Every Labor Day weekend, Charlton reminisces about its days gone by with its annual Old Home Day, an event celebrating and honoring the town and its residents. It is created, funded and generated by the community – its residents and businesses – and this year celebrated the 121st annual. Established in 1897, the event brought together residents right before the beginning of the fall harvest and the start of winter. As such, Old Home Day celebrates those traditions with old-fashioned activities and events, like the frog jumping contest, soap box derby, and lumberjack contest. A grand parade is held, with decorated

high school, which is now the municipal building. “Most are people who have moved away and haven’t been back for years and want to reconnect with people,” Walker said. The majority of events – including the Annual Charlton Road Race, craft and art shows, a flower show presented by the Charlton Garden Club, and entertainment – all occur on Sunday. This year, games for children that were run by the kids themselves were added to the lineup, and the most popular was the pie-eating contest. A hundred pies were bought, Walker said, and all were consumed during the event. “I think it’s the real America that people don’t necessarily see,” Walker said, referring to what makes Old Home Day unique. “People here are really patriotic. People love their country, and they show that here, and they love their town.”

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On a hot summer night, the line at the Dresser Hill ice cream stand stretches close to the roadway, and even on a cooler evening, customers still flock to the popular eatery. They come for the ice cream, they come for the seafood, they come for the view, and they come for the memories. From March to October, the stand is a popular spot for kids and adults of all ages. Some grew up in town and now have their own children they bring to Dresser Hill, some came on dates and still do, and others are passing through on their motorcycles and stop for food. Dresser Hill started as a dairy farm in the 1950s, with the ice cream made on site, and when it closed, it was the last remaining farm in town. The ice cream business and stand was sold in the early 2000s to the Saad family, which also owns The Clam Box in Brookfield. Now known as Dresser Hill’s The Clam Box, it offers more than 40 flavors of ice cream, Flavor Burst soft serve and a full menu of seafood, burgers, sandwiches, salads and sides. That history – and its longevity in town – makes Dresser Hill a unique part of Charlton, said Nicole Saad, general manager. “There are so many families that revisit because they grew up visiting and have wonderful memories and experiences while they were there,” she said. On a clear day, the breathtaking view from the hill overlooking Charlton and area towns stretches for miles. Come at the right time in the evening, and a beautiful sunset fills the sky and valley. Cars cram into the lot across the street and stretch down Route 31 to get a peek of the view and a taste of the ice cream. And fall is a perfect time to visit to see the gorgeous colors. “It’s a beautiful location to visit when you are out on a long ride,” Saad said, adding, “Locals love coming to get their favorite ice cream and/or seafood and sitting at the top of the hill and watching the sunset. For many people, it is a tradition and something fun to do in town. “I always love when older customers come to the window,” she added, “and tell me stories of how they used to go there when they were a kid and how much they love that they can still revisit it because Dresser Hill and their memories hold a special spot in their heart.”

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Oldest Living Resident Although he made his career at American Optical, Charlton’s oldest resident, HOWARD SEIFERT, has always had a passion for cooking – he still does, in fact, at 99 years old. Born in Evansville, Indiana on March 24, 1918, Seifert graduated from high school there. During the country’s first peacetime draft in the 1940s, he became part of the 124th Cavalry and then served for more than four years. After being wounded in Burma, he was honorably discharged and drove to Massachusetts, where he attended culinary school. His first job was at the Masonic Home

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Next year, construction will begin for a six-mile waterline to be installed by ExxonMobil in a nearly $30M agreement reached in April 2016, after more than 20 years of contamination reports at various sites in town. In addition, ExxonMobil will pay the town close to $8 million as part of the settlement. The project will bring public water to MTBE-contaminated sites at Charlton Middle School, Charlton Heritage Elementary School and Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School as a result of gas releases at the former LaMountain’s Exxon on Worcester Road and the Massachusetts Turnpike rest areas 5E and 6W. The water will come from Southbridge, which had previously reached an agreement with Charlton in 2015 for 500,000 gallons per day. In addition, the new line will provide to water to Masonic Home. But Charlton’s water problems don’t end there. Last year, contaminated wells were discovered at private homes in town near the Southbridge landfill run by Casella Waste Systems. According to Town Administrator Robin L. Craver, the town has reached an agreement with the state and Casella, both of which will provide $5 million each to build two miles of new waterlines in that area. and it was there he met his wife Dorothy, who was employed as a waitress and lived in Charlton. “Because he married somebody from Charlton, they just stayed in Charlton,” said Seifert’s daughter, Judy Maskell. Eventually, Seifert found himself at American Optical, where he worked in the plastics department with injection molding. And even though he never had a cooking job again, Maskell said her dad feels like he never left the trade. “He does his own cooking and laundry,” she said. And when her mom was alive, “most of their lives were centered around family. Even today, to this day, Sunday dinners at 1 o’clock are standard.” Family includes Maskell; her two broth-

ers, Howard Jr. and Stanley; and Seifert’s nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. When Seifert turned 98, his granddaughter, Lara (Maskell’s daughter), wrote in a birthday note to him, “There will never be a man in this world who means more to me than this one. Your wisdom, patience, humor and soft-spoken words fill our hearts with love.” Maskell shared these same words when the Board of Selectmen presented her father with the Boston Post Cane in April 2016, recalling, “They commented, too, that ‘Lana’s chosen words really do offer up who Howard is and how we truly feel about this oldest man in town’ – our dad, grandfather and friend.”

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TOWN TRIPPIN’

SOUTHBRIDGE

CITY-LIKE IN ITS ATMOSPHERE AND GOVERNMENT, BUT CHOOSING TO BE KNOWN AS THE “TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGE,” this community was first settled in 1730 by Europeans and was formed in 1801 from parts of Dudley, Charlton and Sturbridge. Known as “Honest Town” for its friendly townspeople, it was officially incorporated in 1816 with the name Southbridge, for a bridge that spanned the Quinebaug River and was called the “South Bridge.” Now a blend of modern-day urban and rural areas, Southbridge was a town of sawmills and gristmills in the 18th-century and textile mills in the 19th century. It has seen a varied population throughout the years, beginning with the Irish and French Canadian after the Civil War. immigrants from Puerto Rico, Laos and Vietnam came in the ’70s and ’80s. This, according to Town Manager Ron San Angelo, is one of Southbridge’s most unique aspects – it is a “diverse community with all different types of cultures.” Its claim to fame, however, is the American Optical Co., which created the first spectacles in 1833, when William Beecher and three apprentices made silver eyeglass frames. The company was incorporated in 1869 under the leadership of the Wells family and eventually became the world’s largest manufacturer of optometric products; at one point, it had more than 6,000 employees. The company’s history lives on at the Optical Heritage Museum, which first opened June 18, 1983, in the AO Main Plant to celebrate the American Optical’s 150th anniversary. The museum is now located at 12 Crane St.; funded by Zeiss, it is free and open to the public and showcases more than 3,000 items related to the optical industry, including an American Optical collection. It helped lead to the town’s current nickname as The Eye of the Commonwealth. As for the building itself, the main plant is now the site of the Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center and Southbridge Business Center, where the United States Department of Defense operates its management program as part of a long-term lease. Quinsigamond Community College, based in Worcester, also has a satellite location in the building. For all the negative press Southbridge often receives, the town has many positives. In addition to the “phenomenal hotel,” San Angelo said, the community has gorgeous architecture, including an old-fashioned town hall, good infrastructure with city water and sewer, a state swimming pool, and an airport with a brand-new administration building, not to mention several top-notch dining destinations. Southbridge also is home to Harrington Hospital and the Cancer Center at Harrington. “People from all over the region come in to use the hospital,” San Angelo said. “That’s a great asset for the town.” He adds, “It’s a nice community all the way around.”

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At 108, Southbridge’s oldest resident, ALEXANDRA MALISORY, has never missed a day at the polls to vote. These days, her vote comes in the form of mail-in ballot, but “she’s very with it,” her granddaughter, Vera Larson, said. Born March 5, 1909, making her actually 108 ½, Malisory was born Alexandra Chako in Albania, but immigrated to the United States when she was 27. She came with her husband, Spiro, a Southbridge resident she met when he was visiting his relatives in Albania. He worked at American Optical, and she, too, began working there during World War II. Her starting pay was 50 cents an hour, and what began as a job to help fill a shortage of workers lasted nearly 25 years. During that time, Malisory and her husband had four children, who have now all passed away. Spiro died in 1949, and the widowed Malisory never remarried. “She just took care of her children,” said Larson, who is one of seven grandchildren. Malisory also has 11 great-grandchildren. “She swears by Oil of Olay and her Feta cheese,” Larson said. And if Malisory doesn’t have Feta cheese and toast for breakfast, she substitutes cheese and yogurt. Perhaps, too, the secret is in the genes – Larson said Malisory’s grandmother lived until the age of 114. She had lost her sight by then, but was otherwise healthy. A longtime member of St. Michael Romanian Orthodox Church, Malisory is an avid Red Sox fan and attended her first game at Fenway at age 100. “She has always been big on believing ‘do it yourself and don’t put it off,’” Larson said.

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The state of Southbridge Public Schools continues to be an issue for the town, after the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education designated the district in January 2016 as chronically underperforming (Level 5) and placed it in state receivership. It is only the third school in the state to reach this accountability level. A threeyear turnaround plan was released on June 24, 2016. “The school system was struggling for years,” said Town Manager Ron San Angelo. “They’re making good progress, but it’s going to take some time.” Further complicating the issue is that a new receiver, Dr. Russell Johnston, has been appointed by the state following the resignation of Jessica Huzienga. She had been appointed in May 2016 and was placed on administrative leave for unknown reasons a year later. She formally resigned in July.

Also an issue for Southbridge is the impending closure of the Southbridge Recycling Disposal Facility, which Casella Waste Systems has operated since 2003. The landfill will close by December 2018, and Southbridge will lose the revenue from tipping fees charged by Casella to other towns. This, San Angelo said, will be a “significant blow to our budget” and as a result, the town has been cutting expenses in preparation. Still, he was quick to add, “it’s going to be a problem, but not a disaster.” Originally, Casella had planned to expand the landfill, but was met with vehement opposition from Southbridge residents. In addition, the site has been plagued by allegations of pollution and recently signed an agreement to provide $5 million to build waterlines extending to nearby homes in Charlton, where private wells were reported to have been contaminated.

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“LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION” IS A KEY PHRASE IN REAL ESTATE, AND IN STURBRIDGE that is certainly true. With a bevy of merchants and shops, more than 40 restaurants, a dozen-plus hotels and its own tourist association, Sturbridge prides itself on being not only a great place to live, but also a premier destination to “shop, eat, stay, play.” Settled in 1729 and incorporated in 1738, Sturbridge is where the past meets the present. It was named after the town of Stourbridge, England, where early settler David Fiske originally lived. He came to the New World in 1644, first entering in the town of Roxbury and traveling west, where he had heard land was being granted at reasonable prices. Eventually, he settled in and brought his family over to the area now known as Fiske Hill. The Sturbridge Town Common – bordered by houses dating back to the 1700s – is quintessential New England, and across the street is the iconic Publick House Historic Inn, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 200-acre Old Sturbridge Village offers a glimpse into an 1830’s New England village, and yet the town is definitely very modern. “The main thing about Sturbridge, and it leads to other positive aspects, is our location,” said Town Administrator Leon A. Gaumond Jr. “Being at the crossroads of Route 20, the Mass Pike and Route 84, plus the presence of Old Sturbridge Village, we find ourselves a meeting and wedding and destination location around Massachusetts.” The Sturbridge Host Hotel, on Cedar Lake, is one such destination – with its three restaurants, business center, conference rooms, private beach, central location and easy highway access, it lives up to its name as a wedding and event venue. And the Publick House – opened in 1771 by Ebenezer Crafts as a gathering place for citizens and those traveling along the Boston Post Road – is a premier destination for brides and grooms as well, hosting multiple weddings on any given weekend. Sturbridge is home to more than 800 hotel rooms, and with the summertime opening of the Holiday Inn Express and the Publick House’s current construction of a 28-room lodging area, the town will have even more “high-class hotel space,” said Gaumond. Because of its “tourist destination classification,” Gaumond said, Sturbridge is teeming with dining options as well – from the high-end establishments to affordable family restaurants. “I look at us,” he said, “as the dining destination and the wedding destination.” SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM

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Folks around Sturbridge mark the official start of fall not by the calendar, but by when they start seeing scarecrows take up residence on the Publick House front lawn. That’s when kids, adults, artists, businesses and groups display their scarecrow creations – sometimes funny, sometimes scary – and when everyone else knows the annual Harvest Festival is just a short wait. This year’s event, the 28th annual, is already underway, with setup having started Sept. 22 and scheduled to be completed Sept. 29. The public is invited to view and vote for their favorite scarecrows Oct. 7-14, and then the real fun starts that day with the official start of the Harvest Festival. The event runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Oct. 14 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15. The Harvest Festival is actually two concurrent events: the scarecrow decorating contest (and pumpkins, too), run by the Publick House, and a large vendor fair across the street on the town com-

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mon, coordinated by the Central Mass South Chamber of Commerce. In the past, the Publick House has also hosted vendors, but cannot this year due to construction of its new hotel onsite; some of those businesses will be moving across the street. Alexandra McNitt, executive director of the Chamber, described the Harvest Festival as “very family-friendly, very

11:45 a.m. Sunday, followed by two hours of roaming magic each day. On Saturday, the bluegrass band Livestock will be featured 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and Cold Chocolate, a Boston-based band, will take the stage from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Past performer The Otters will return Sunday, 12:15-3:30 p.m. One aspect that makes the event unique is that “it’s probably the latest outdoor festival like this in the season,” McNitt said “We’re on the cusp. We’ve had a couple times when snow was flying, but last year we had two gorgeous days. One year the snow was up to our ankles. I was passing out hand warmers as fast as I could.” dog-friendly. Like many festivals, it’s very On a weekend like last year, the event sweet. This one has a long history – this is draws between 8,000-10,000 people, acthe 28th year – and some of our vendors cording to McNitt. have been with us almost that entire “It’s a great fall New England event,” time.” said Michael Harrington Jr., development McNitt expects more than 80 crafters manager for the Publick House. “It’s and food purveyors participating in this great for all ages, and it gets everybody year’s event, plus a full lineup of enteroutside.” tainment. Magician Awesome Robb will perform 1:15-2 p.m., Saturday and 11-

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Town Administrator Leon A. Gaumond Jr. is hard-pressed to think of a major controversial issue facing Sturbridge these days. Instead, he said, Sturbridge is grappling with the same challenge affecting other communities: an aging infrastructure. “How do you deal with the infrastructure needs of our community,” he said, “when you still have other day-to-day operations you have to look at?” Aging roads and public utilities all need to be maintained, but in a way that doesn’t tax the overall budget, he said Number of students: 917 PreK-6; 1,839 7-12 Dollar spent per student: $12,561 PreK-6; $13,480 7-12 (2015) School budget: $9,869,919 PreK-6; $19,374,336 7-12 (2015)

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One of Sturbridge’s hot spots is also one of the coolest: it’s the vast trail system running throughout the area, what Sturbridge Town Administrator Leon A. Gaumond Jr. calls a “hidden gem in the town.” In fact, he said, it was one of the most surprising aspects of ELIZABETH BROOKS the town he discovered upon his arrival in May 2015. Under a canopy of trees, the trail system winds through the roots of the town’s Colonial existence and opens up into the present – forest areas, beautiful open spaces, gorgeous scenery and serene nature. Sturbridge’s longstanding commitment to open space and nature, Gaumond said, is one of the unique aspects of the town, which has a dedicated Trails Committee and recently published its second printing of the Sturbridge Trail Guide. Over the past decade, Sturbridge has acquired more than 1,500 acres of open space parcels and worked with federal and state agencies and local land protection groups to preserve more than 6,000 acres. The trail system consists of spaces that are more well-known, such as Wells State Park and the Westville Lake Recreation Area, but many others that beckon to be explored: the 880-acre Leadmine Mountain Conservation Area, with more than a dozen trails; three trails at the Heins Farm Conservation Land; Opacum Woods, a 266-acre conservation area that has four miles of trails; the Grand Trunk Trail, which follows along the Quinebaug River and is designated as a National Recreational Trail; and the Tantiusques Reservation, a 57-acre area that was used by the Nipmuc for mining graphite. “I think we have the finest trail system in the state of Massachusetts,” Gaumond said, “and maybe even beyond.” Median age: 42.6 Ethnicity (%): 94 White, 2 Asian, 1 other, 3 Hispanic Percent below poverty line: 4.4 Highest paid employee: Town Administrator Leon A. Gaumond Jr., $140,039 (fiscal 2018)

Oldest Living Resident Look around enough throughout Sturbridge, and you just might spot some of AXEL SILVERBERG’s stone masonry handiwork. At 101 years old and the town’s oldest resident, he hasn’t built a stone wall or fireplace for many years, but his craft is forever engraved into homes in the area. “He was a perfectionist when it came to stone,” recalled his daughter, Christine Silverberg. And due to the sheer size and weight, “he never wanted to lift a stone more than once. He knew it would fit in.” Born March 23, 1916, Axel Silverberg moved from Auburn to Sturbridge when he was 5. He was from a family of Swedes, and back then, Christine said, children were named for the day they were born – her father was on Axel Day. He and his five siblings (four brothers and a sister) grew up

in the house he still calls home. Sturbridge didn’t have a high school at the time, so he graduated from Charlton High School, where he met the woman he would later marry, May, in 1940. They had four children, and later in life the family would grow to include four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Axel Silverberg and his brothers were quite involved in town affairs and committees, his daughter said, and during the war, he did classified work for Rice Barton Corp. He also worked at American Optical for a time before concentrating on masonry. His business was known by just his name, and his wait list for work was always long; people would wait months for his schedule to free up, Christine said. Axel Silverberg and his wife, who has since passed, were longtime members of the Sturbridge Federated Church and, in

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mer outdoor musical, and “Midwinter As one of the largest outdoor living histo- Mischief,” a daytime experience, “Sleepy Hollow” is “doing more than just showing ry museums in the Northeast, Old Sturwhat history is like – it’s giving them a bridge Village is continuously thinking story,” Arnum said. beyond its 200 acres by introducing new And, he added, these theatrical proand innovative programming to not only ductions certainly contribute to steady progress with the times, but also keep a attendance rates. foot firmly in the past while showcasing “The shows are bringing in a different life in an 1830’s New England rural town. audience,” he said. Since its opening day June 8, 1946, Another way the museum keeps history more than 21 million adults and children have visited the Village – and ELIZABETH BROOKS that number is only set to increase. Beyond the historicallyaccurate buildings, numbering 40-plus, and costumed interpreters who bring recreated events to the masses, the Village has taken living history to a new venture with the introduction of its theatrical programs. Last year, the Village premiered “A Sleepy Hollow Experience” with producer/ director Brian Clowdus and sold out its full run of 31 shows. This year, alive is with its foray into education, with the newly-opened Old Sturbridge Village Sept. 27-Oct. 29, Ichabod Crane and Academy Charter Public School. With company will return to the Village for 160 students in kindergarten through this reimagining of Washington Irving’s Grade 3, the school partners with EL 1820’s story. Two weeks before the show Education to provide a hands-on, realopened, more than 85 percent of the world learning atmosphere for its attendtickets had already been sold, according to Michael Arnum, director of marketing ees. “We bring them into the museum,” and public relations for Old Sturbridge said Arnum, “and we bring the museum Village. into the classroom.” Together with “Big River,” a sumfact, he built the stone wall that is in front of the property. They liked to travel and enjoyed square dancing at the Hayloft Square Steppers back when it first opened. Christine Silverberg described her father as a “fair and honest guy,” recalling a story of how he once spoke out against taxation policies in the town. At the time, houses were taxed on the purchase price, not what it was currently worth. “My father was of the opinion that that wasn’t fair,” even though a change in policy would have drastically increased his taxes, she said. “He would get very vocal or adamant when he thought something wasn’t right. He had long-term ideas. He’d always think about what something would be 50 years later.”

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Manhattan Short, the annual short film festival that got its start in New York, but screens across six continents in numerous countries, is celebrating its 20th event this year, with a new city included: Worcester. For the first time, Central Mass will be a part of the Manhattan Short Film Festival, joining 250 other countries and 100,000 film enthusiasts worldwide.

From Sept. 28 through Oct. 8, The Park View Room, 230 Park Ave., will play host to the finalist screenings of this year’s event. In preparation for the Manhattan Short Film Festival, Worcester Magazine was invited to a private screening party of the film finalists. These included “Do No Harm” from New Zealand, “Behind” from Spain, “Fickle Bickle”

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from the United States, “Hope Dies Last” from the UK, “Perfect Day” from Spain, “Just Go!” from Latvia, “Mare Nostrum” from Syria, “Viola, Franca” from Italy, “In A Nutshell” from Switzerland and “8 Minutes” from Georgia. “This is truly a positive experience,” said Harry Albert, event manager of The Park View Room. “I want to show people something extremely unique.” Albert is himself a fan of film and experienced Manhattan Short last year. He reached out to the film festival founder, Nicholas Mason. To Albert’s’ surprise, the founder responded and the two continued corresponding while the specifics were worked out. “The Hollywood special effects movies, that’s my popcorn,” explained Albert. “When I want a filet, I watch these.” While the Sept. 28 VIP Gala may be the flagship of the 11 days of viewing, the short films will be shown to Worcester viewers at The Park View Room and beyond. “The crown jewel in all of this is bringing the films to the Worcester County Jail,” said Albert. In fact, Marc Lapierre, assistant deputy superintendent of the Worcester County Sherriff’s office and the man behind inmate events for those within its walls, was on hand viewing the films.

“It’s something different and we’re always trying to be creative,” said Lapierre. The short films span numerous genres and the films’ brevity and genre-twisting makes the event a rollercoaster in cinema. New Zealand’s “Do No Harm” follows a surgeon in Hongijin, China as she faces off against mobsters attempting to kill a patient. There is more than one twist during its run time and it is surprisingly action-oriented and violent. Spain’s “Behind” is a short horror film that follows a recently-divorced mother that expects her ex to steal her baby, though the supernatural twist is quite shocking. “Fickle Bickle” is a dark comedy made in the United States and it was a hilarious break in the thus-far thrilling entries. Again, the twist at the end was both unexpected and enjoyable. “Hope Dies Last,” from the UK, speaks not a word, but painfully follows a political prisoner during World War Two as he cuts the hair of a Nazi officer day in and day out, worried that one day will be his last. “Perfect Day,” from Spain, is another comedy that follows a man’s “perfect day,” though with the short film twists that keep coming, things don’t go as planned. Latvia’s “Just Go!” is an action (and per-

haps a pit of romantic comedy, for good measure) short that follows a real-life young man who lost his legs in an accident during his childhood. When he sees his crush get robbed, he takes to the streets to retrieve her purse. Syria’s “Mare Nostrum” follows a father and his daughter and their attempt to escape the war-torn nation. This short is absolutely heartbreaking and was a surprisingly powerful addition to the lineup. “Viola, Franca” from Italy is a retelling of the real life story of Franca Viola, the first woman to successfully appeal an attempted “rehabilitating marriage,” that would force her to marry her rapist. This film, too, is powerful and Franca’s actions led to the incarceration of her attacker and the eventual repeal of the law. “In A Nutshell” from Switzerland breaks out of the short film formula on display by creating an entirely animated film through motion of objects. It is an abstract take on the state of the world today and it was incredibly interesting, visually and emotionally. The final film finalist, “8 Minutes,” from Georgia, is absolutely fascinating as it follows the last moments of sunlight on earth, with just eight minutes until the final rays reach humanity. The main character is a magician and not everything is what it seems.

The twist behind the Manhattan Short Film Festival itself is that viewers across the globe vote on the winners. This means each viewer gets a voting card and makes their own decision on best film and best actor, with winners being announced on Monday, Oct. 9 via the Manhattan Short website, Manhattanshort. com. Central Mass viewers will enjoy The Park View Room’s aesthetic as the film’s are projected, while a view of Elm Park is on constant display. The room is filled with decorations, like classic paintings and opulent fixtures. On the night of the opening, the red carpet will be rolled out and a searchlight will serve as a beacon for attendees. Additionally, there will be a silent auction, gourmet food and live music. For more information on Worcester’s Manhattan Short location, events and tickets, head to Eventbrite.com. For more information on the festival, head to Manhattanshort.com. For more information on The Park View Room, head to Preservationworcester.org. Reporter Joshua Lyford can be reached at 508-749-3166, ext. 325, or by email at Jlyford@worcestermagazine.com. Follow Josh on Twitter @Joshachusetts and on Instagram @Joshualyford.

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pumped. So pumped that I finished paying off my credit card and I’m strongly considering spending the money I absolutely do not have on an official sweater. What, you ask, do I speaketh of? The Worcester Railers puck drop, of course. Oct. 14 is coming in hot and the team has reached official sellout capacity. Why the official tag? Well, they’re down to just a few single tickets and apparently in the ticket sales world, that is a sellout. Regardless, there is a lot to like about this. First and foremost, professional hockey is back in Worcester. That’s the big one. Two, look at that opening night matchup! The Railers’ firstever home game is against the Manchester Monarchs. If you are a longtime Worcester hockey fan, you’ll know there was always a rivalry between the Sharks and the Monarchs, both of which were AHL teams. The Worcester Sharks became the San Jose Barracuda and the Monarchs turned into the Ontario Reign. Both cities now have ECHL teams, the Railers and the returning Monarchs moniker (a bit of alliteration is awfully delightful fun isn’t it?). There is no world that allows me to imagine that this is an accident, and with a sold-out DCU Center hockey night, the likes of which we haven’t seen in quite a long time, I have to believe this will be a rowdy way to reinvigorate the old on-ice antagonism. The Railers have also sent nine of their players to various AHL training camps, which ought to be a great way to gain some confidence pre-season. Just drop the puck, already. Also, still accepting donations toward some nice Railers gear. I’ll even trade you some of my Busch Light camo cans.

WHAT A HOOT-ENANNY: I could quickly search our website to see if I’ve mentioned the

Wootenanny event coming in hot Oct. 16-21, but we both know I’m not going through all that trouble. Burning a few words off my word count is a more effective means to an end, anyway. Comedian Shaun Connolly handed me a flyer for this fantastic event during stART on the Street, which was an act of kindness, as I was (and am, invariably) unkempt and ratty, trying to get my dog to stop eating the trash he so desperately yearns for. I am going to bang out a much more involved story in the near future, but before I do that, here is the skinny: Wootenanny is a week of Worcester comedy, bringing stand up, improv, sketch and variety to the Heart of the Commonwealth. On Monday, Comedy in the Cabaret at Nick’s on Millbury Street is coming in hot, Tuesday brings in I Hate What You Love to Birchtree Bread on Green Street,

Wednesday it’s Addicted to Laughter at Cafe Reyes on Shrewsbury Street. and Thursday it’s a stacked Hot Dog! At Coney Island on Southbridge Street. Thursday’s Roast of Worcester has been unfortunately canceled (that is not the title, it’s actually been canceled, though I think that plodding sentence could make a fantastically self-deprecating name for a comedy show)though I have to imagine something will flesh that date out. Saturday it’s The Sort of Late Show at Ralph’s on Grove Street. Unless you really, really hate fun (which, if my Facebook feed is any indicator, is a possibility for a significant portion of the Central Mass population), there’s no reason to not crack a smile during this week of comedy. Just don’t give me a hard time, I’m emotionally soft and have extreme difficulty with any sort of criticism, comedic or otherwise.

NO BONES ABOUT IT: I have to mail in at least one of these subheads, so I just

went for broke and dropped the ball on each this week. Still, I have it on very good authority the Beaver Brook Park Dog Park off of Mann Street by Foley Stadium will open (or has already opened by the time of printing) this week. That’s exciting news, because my dog has been really annoyed he can’t run full speed into the fence yet. Still, excited to meet all my neighborhood dog people. I’ll tell you now what I tell people that scratch his head: he’s a friendly dog but hasn’t quite figured out how not to leap onto people.

SHAWNA SHEA FILM FESTIVAL: No snappy subhead here, doesn’t feel appropriate, but while we’ve covered the Shawna Shea Film Festival quite a bit this year, I wanted to give it one last shout out before it runs Oct. 5-7. The festival honors Shawna Shea, who tragically lost her life in 1999. A scholarship in her name was founded shortly thereafter, bestowing an Uxbridge High School graduate who displays “Shawna’s special qualities and independence that made her unique and imprinted a lasting impression on everyone she touched in her short life here on Earth.” The film festival showcases the “best and brightest of indie film” and takes place at Southbridge’s Starlite Gallery and Quinebaug Valley Arts Center. Find out more at Shawnasheaff.com. HAIL TO THE KING, BABY: Spoiler alert, the “Evil Dead” trilogy is far and away my favorite

set of films, horror or otherwise. I have a leg sleeve devoted to them, complete with a goofy-ass Necronomicon and chuckling evil deer head, though the latter has a pretty vicious scar through its face these days. Whoopsie. So, you can imagine my excitement while looking over the theater listings in last week’s Fall Arts Preview and saw “Evil Dead the Musical” coming to the Worcester County Light Opera Company. Wednesday-Thursday, Oct. 6-7, 13, 14, 20-21, Friday, Oct. 8, 15 and 22. It brings in components of each of the original three films (it was unclear as to whether elements of the remake will slide in there, though while I really enjoyed the remake, I don’t consider it “canon.” Why? ‘Cuz I’m getting old and ornery and that’s that). It’s also labeled as “interactive.” Maybe that means shouting along with quotes, or maybe it means getting sucked through a time portal to the 1300s and combating the forces of the undead, I don’t know. Klaatu, barada, necktie. Look, maybe I didn’t type every single little tiny syllable, no. But basically, I typed them, yeah. Reporter Joshua Lyford can be reached at 508-749-3166, ext. 325, by spending weeks planning a trip to the mountain in Vermont you spent your youth on, Camel’s Hump, but accepting several whiskey shots at the No Trigger show on Friday night and hiding your phone under your pillow in order to sleep in, missing the trip and instead going after The Boynton’s spicy ghost pepper ramen noodle challenge and winning yourself a bad-ass tee shirt, that, as a show of your pride, your dog immediately bit, or by email at Jlyford@worcestermagazine.com. Follow Josh on Twitter @Joshachusetts and on Instagram @Joshualyford.

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teacher (high school English, a profession for which only saints are qualified) — and we’ve all seen a few things. But imagine suffering through this scenario at the center of “The Teacher,” which opens Cinema 320’s fall schedule: In Czechoslovakia 1983, on the first day of a new school year, teacher Maria Drazdechova (Zuzana Maurery) strides into the room and asks each student to stand and describe what his or her parents do for a living. She takes notes. In the succeeding

weeks, Maria starts contacting the parents to request they perform odd jobs for her, all free of charge. The electrician fixes a blinking lamp. The hairdresser gives her a fancy ’do. The cabdriver transports her around the city. The physician procures hard-to-find meds. Even the students are recruited as personal maids to vacuum her floors, wash her dishes and take out the garbage For their efforts, their children are favored in the classroom — Maria even tipping them off on which lessons to study for quizzes. Students whose parents resist servitude are belittled and given failing grades. One bullied girl grows so distraught she puts her head in the oven and tries to asphyxiate herself. An even deeper wrinkle presents itself. Maria not only is the most vindictive witch to ever scribble on a chalkboard, she’s also a highranking communist official. To defy her means you are an enemy of the state. She even boasts of her power to ensure a child never advances beyond grammar school, robbing them of any hope of obtaining more than a menial job in adulthood. Her threats are lifealtering. “The Teacher” pivots between the classroom and the students’ home lives, to a parents’ meeting convened by the school principal where complaints about Maria’s behavior get an airing. The meeting sequences are the film’s most compelling; Maria casts a dark shadow on these people, a few willing to raise their voices, but many more cowed by her party authority. Leading the charge against her is a local wrestling coach, a dead ringer for Charles Bronson who exhibits the same combativeness. He persists in his cries of corruption, even as his wife begs him to keep his mouth shut for the good of their son. What would you do? From the comfortable chronological and geographic distance between us and these events, it’s easy to believe we’d assume the moral high ground and take this teacher down. In 1983 Czechoslovakia, where a former astrophysicist is consigned to washing windows, and who endures Maria’s threat that a worse fate may await his son, life is far more jagged. In this setting, Maria Drazdechova acts as a bluntforce trauma in sensible shoes, and sometimes you roll with the blows to survive. “The Teacher” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 and 3 p.m. Sunday in the Jefferson Academic Center at Clark University. The film is part of the Cinema 320 series.

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Sushi Miyazawa might be relatively new to 372 Chandler St., but Chef and Owner Norihiko “Nori” Tsukuda has 30 years of experience preparing sushi, including a stint with the chef to the Emperor of Japan. The space is modest, as are the prices. The food is tasteful and unadulterated.

I visited Sushi Miyazawa on a recent Friday evening with a date for dinner. I had called earlier that afternoon to make a reservation, but no one had picked up the phone. We decided to hope for the best and arrived at 7 p.m. to find a translucent partition separating the front door from a small dining room, which was more than half full. The kitchen was open and a limited row of seats made up an intimate, marbletop sushi bar. We sat at a tight laminate table for two – a chair on one side, a wooden bench on the other. Bath maths had been lined up along the hard bench surface for a more comfortable fit. Frosty boxed light fixtures hung above our heads and LED candles lit up each table. Orchids sat in a vase on the counter. Massive bamboo poles poked out from shadows at the edge of the room. The sole server, forever smiling, brought

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us menus and a handwritten list of specials. I noticed the specials were likewise displayed on the wall in an impressive feat of chalkboarding. I emphasized to my date how attractive I find professional sign lettering. “I love a great chalkboard,” I told him. He, in turn, popped open a bottle of Oxbow Momoko and informed me he loves a great beer. Sushi Miyazawa is BYOB – a perfect opportunity to delve into one’s cellar for something nice. We ordered the Edamame ($4.50) and the Seasoned Baby Octopus special ($5.50). Our server informed us the octopus wasn’t ready yet and we assured her that would not be a problem. We contemplated the menu further while Chef Nori steamed and lightly salted a bowl full of soybeans. We picked up the shells with our hands, sucking out the sweet, green beans one at a time. Chopsticks had been provided for us, but Chef Nori’s rolls were quite large in diameter, as is customary in Japan, where it is perfectly acceptable to eat with one’s hands. We ordered our rolls two at a time to allow for prompt consumption and prevent the drying out of rice or the oxidation of fish. We began with the Passion Roll ($8) and the Toro Scallion Roll ($6.50). Both rolls showcased rice I found considerably less sticky than I’m accustomed to. They had been packed into a loose hold that allowed the rice to breathe, rather than tight rolls, which can cause rice to sweat glucose, thereby making it chewy. The Passion Roll included salmon, avocado and tempura in a Kanikama and Soybean Wrap, with Passion Fruit Sauce. The Toro Scallion Roll was simpler, but allowed the chef to highlight his fresh ingredients rather than creating a fusion of too many complex or intense flavors. Our server suggested the Worcester Maki ($12.50) and the Cherry Blossom Maki ($10) to close out our experience. The Worcester Maki consisted of salmon, albacore tuna,

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I urge you to give Sushi Miyazawa a try for the sheer appreciation of fresh ingredients and flawless technique. Chef Nori’s rolls offer a great deal of insight into traditional Japanese sushi, but they may not hit the spot if you are anticipating intricate maki concoctions to reflect trends in popular American cuisine. In its infancy, Sushi Miyazawa offers a coveted level of purity you won’t find anywhere else in the city. Embrace it while you can; I predict their popularity will only continue to grow. Our total came to $55.11.

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“We are very pleased to have Andrew join Lock 50. He is a talented and deeply experienced international wine sommelier and we look forward to him becoming an integral part of the continued development of this restaurant,” said Lock 50 owner Ed Russo. As a youngster, Carmody and his family grew grapes for some of the most respected winemakers in Australia. By age 16, he had become a Certified Sommelier and shortly thereafter obtained the level of Advanced Sommelier. Mr. Carmody continued his education at the University of Melbourne receiving his degree in Enology, Viticulture, and Wine Technology. If, like me, you had to look Enology up, an Enologist is a fancy word for wine-scientist. A wineentist. Carmody is ready to work with Lock 50’s Executive Chef Tim Russo to create a wine program that works perfectly with his seasonal menu. “I am ready to pair the nuances of wine with Chef Russo’s menu to create a truly outstanding dining experience for our guests,” said Carmody.

Local Developer Appeals to After-Work Checkers Enthusiasts

Mercantile Center Plaza’s first-ever Oktoberfest will take place Thursday, Sept. 28, 4:30-9

p.m. Nine local breweries will be pouring for the event, including Exhibit A Brewing Company, Flying Dreams Brewing, Greater Good Imperial Brewing, Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers, Medusa Brewing Company, Moon Hill Brewing Co., Spencer Brewing Co., Wachusett Brewing Company and Wormtown Brewery. Worcester’s after-work crowd continues to flourish on account of clever programming and the prospect of outdoor consumption. “We are thrilled to present the downtown Worcester community with a new and exciting after-work event this fall, aimed at attracting a diverse group, enthusiastic about the craft beer trend,” said Chip Norton, president and founder of Franklin Reality Advisors, developer of Mercantile Center. “And with the variety of activities the event offers, you don’t have to be a beer enthusiast to enjoy the evening,” adds Norton. That’s right, an Oktoberfest-themed sampling will include The Dogfather, Home Grown & Co., The Grill Daddy, Talytas Café, The Vegas Nest and Wicked Twisted Pretzels. New England groove band Blue Light Bandits will entertain the crowd with live music on stage. And most important of all: a checkers tournament, a men’s and women’s stein holding competition, and a “Pretzel Pass” will all occur in a series of highly competitive bracketed competitions. Tickets cost $10 online and $12 at the door and include two free drink vouchers.

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took place in a private tent adjacent to the restaurant last weekend. Zwanze Day marks the most highly-anticipated beer release on the planet. This year, Cantillon’s Jean Van Roy handpicked just 70 bars worldwide for a simultap of 2017 Zwanze, a Lambictea blend. Armsby Abbey pre-sold all 150 tickets for this once in a lifetime experience in a matter of minutes. The gracious crowd enjoyed rare brews including 2015 Cantillon Fou’ Foune and 2016 Cantillon Vigneronne. Brasserie Cantillon prides itself on the fact that little has changed at the brewery since 1900.

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A complimentary whiskey sampling from Smooth Ambler Spirits will take place at Whiskey on Water, 7-10 p.m.. Friday, Sept. 29. The local charcutiers of Kummerspeck will provide some stunning snacks fresh off the block. Smooth Ambler Spirits is noted for their “patiently crafted” Appalachian whiskey straight out of West Virginia. Mountain air, local grain and friendly neighbors purportedly set them apart to promise painstakingly crafted small batch spirits.

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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. 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 The Bach Consort of Worcester. The Bach Consort of Worcester, Michelle Graveline, Artistic Director and harpsichordist, returns for a concert featuring the concerti grossi of Arcangelo Corelli and George Frederic Handel. Also featured will be the Viola Concerto in D Major by Carl Philipp Stamitz featuring violist Peter Sulski, who is also string leader for the Consort. Free. Noon-1 p.m. Assumption College, Jeanne Y. Curtis Performance Hall in Tsotsis Family Academic Center (Rm 120), 500 Salisbury St. Dan Kirouac. Dan has been part of the regional music scene for thirty years. When not busy with the tribute band Beatles For Sale, his solo performances showcase vocals accompanied by a six-string acoustic guitar or on the grand piano. From the one-hit wonders to the lost classics, from the 1960s to today, every show is a different experience, drawing from almost 500 contemporary and oldie songs. More information at dankirouac.com. Free. 6-8 p.m. Tavern on the Common, 249 Main St., Rutland. 508-886-4600. Open Mic Night/Local Musicians Showcase at KBC Brwery Every 3rd Thursday! To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free! 6-9 p.m. Kretschmann Brewing Co (KBC Brewing) Brewery and Beer Garden, 9 Frederick St., Webster. Jazzed Up featuring vocalist/pianist Mauro DePasquale. Simply the best combination great fresh , farm to table, food and Jazzed Up! No Cover. 6:30-9:30 p.m. The Uxlocale, 510 Hartford Ave., West Uxbridge, Brookfield. Open Mic Most Thursday’s @ 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. 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. Sean Fullerton and his Mad Loops Laboratory. Sean

Fullerton specializes in Acoustic Blues, Rock, Folk, Memphis Soul and Fingerstyle Guitar using a wide variety of guitars, harmonicas, guitar looping, vocal harmony technology, Bose and UltraSound sound systems. Sean performs solo for many venues and events throughout New England year-round. Dinner, Drinks, Music and Fun. 7-10 p.m. Olde Post Office Pub, 1 Ray St., North Grafton. 508-839-6106 or seanfullertonmusic.net Ukulele Club w/ Rich Leufstedt. Join the 20+ participants in Union Music’s Annual Ukulele Club. Open to all skill levels. Rich Leufstedt enlightens the League of Crafty Ukematicians every month in the ways of sweet strumming. Sing along and learn songs. Meet, greet, and jam at 7PM Free Event. 7-8:30 p.m. Union Music, Union Music Performance Center, 142 Southbridge St. 508-753-3702 or find them on Facebook. Decades & Genres...Jazz Night. This Thursday celebrate Jazz with performers Roberto & Kathryn...Roberto & Kathryn, an exciting vocal jazz/ guitar duo featuring Kathryn Howell (Lead Vocals) and Roberto Mighty (Guitar and Vocals) deliver standards from the Great American Songbook with an intense intimacy, mixing in originals and funky takes on classic rock hits. $5. 8-11 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. 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. Karaoke. DJ Nancy, of Star Sound Entertainment. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385. Latin Night with Shawn and Henry. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. MB Lounge, 40 Grafton St. 508-799-4521 or mblounge.com Padavano’s Idol Karaoke Contest with Matty J! $500 Cash Prize. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. The BrassClowns. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. 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) N/A. 10:30 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat! Start your weekend with Nat Needle at Nick’s Worcester, 124 Millbury St. 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! Help me make this the time& place to connect, escape, network, chill, eat, drink, and above all be merry... but if you’re blue, why be alone? 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. Dale LePage. Free. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Basil n’ Spice, Thai Cuisine, 299 Shrewsbury S. 774-317-9986 or basilnspice.com The Worcester Chili & Chowder Fest returns for its third straight year Saturday, Sept. 30, 1-5 p.m., Vintage Grille, 346 Shrewsbury St., Worcester. Tickets are $15 and available at worcchilichowsderfest.com. Kids 5-12 are $5. Children 5-under free. Prizes will be awarded for Best Chili and Best Chowder, along with second place in each category and a People’s Choice. Can someone top last year’s Best Chili winner, The Niche Test Kitchen? What about second-place finishers The Flying Rhino and The Dogfather? Will Vintage Grille repeat as Best Chowder winner? Come find out!

Toddamy@ Medusa Bewing Company. 6:30-10 p.m. Medusa Brewing Co, 111 Main St. Hudson MA, Hudson. 978-310-1933. Ron Jones. Ron has a great country voice and the guitar skills to go with it. You don’t want to miss him. Come grab a drink and check out some of the best music around in a very cozy atmosphere 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, Bar/Lounge, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. Jazzed Up featuring vocalist/pianist Mauro DePasquale. Great jazz old school style Jazzed Up! No Cover. 8-11 p.m. Chuck’s Steakhouse, 10 Prospect St., Auburn. 508-832-2553. >Friday 29 Live Music. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Josh Briggs Live Music Acoustic on the Deck. 9-11 a.m., Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. 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 Studio Two-A Tribute to the Beatles. Studio Two-A Tribute to Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420 or the Beatles Hailed “New England’s Best Beatles Tribute Band,” Studio jjsnorthboro.com Two continues its national tour in celebration of The Beatles music before Dana Lewis Live and Well! Enjoy a cool beverage on a summer America (1960-1963) and the early hits from the touring years (1963evening out on the deck at “Worcester’s Best Kept Secret” Great New 1966). Studio Two is a headlining Beatles band that pays tribute to the Menu, Full Bar, Gorgeous vistas, Spectacular Sunsets and me playing live, early Beatles years, choosing songs from the pre-Sgt. Pepper era. Unlike acoustic Music from the 50’s to the 80’s. “The Sound Track of your Youth” other Beatle acts that try to deliver the entire Beatles’ catalog, Studio Grill on the Hill, 1929 Skyline Drive, off Belmont Street at Green Hill Park. Two concentrates only on the most exciting and fun time in The Beatles No cover, be there! (weather permitting) Free! 5:30-8 p.m. Grill on the career. By recreating the Fab Four’s music, instruments, and onstage Hill, 1929 Skyline Drive. 508-854-1704 or find them on Facebook. banter, Studio Two performs your most favorite hits that will bring people

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jjsnorthboro.com BlueSwitch. 9:30-12:30 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. Sip & Stitch Saturdays. Every Saturday at 2PM. Most every (Guitar and Vocals) deliver standards from the Great American Songbook Saturday afternoon Creatives come together at Nick’s armed with knitting with an intense intimacy, mixing in originals and funky takes on classic bags and sewing needles. Come with an existing project or start a new rock hits. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury one. Meet like minded people, knit/sew/crochet, share food and drinks St. 508-753-4030 or find them on Facebook. made by Jeff at the Bar and have fun! Come as you are, Come as you Auntie Trainwreck. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 will. Drop in, drop out. Free! 2-5 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. Lavender Restaurant Karaoke. Join Magic Mike Entertainment DJ’s for Karaoke Night every Friday & Saturday Night! Free. 9:30 Get your feast on at the eighth annual BBQFest Saturday, p.m.-1 a.m. Lavender Restaurant, 519 Boston Post Road, Sudbury. Sept. 30-Sunday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Wachusett magicmikeentertainment.com Mountain, 499 Mountain Road, Princeton. The event benefits the DJs. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044. Greg Hill Foundation. For more information, visit wachusett.com or Safe House Radio Show. This is a live radio broadcast with 2 email Web@wachusett.com. living DJs hoping to drag you out of your lonely IPods and phone apps to hear the local & national metal, thrash, screamo, punk and alternative you wont hear on mainstream radio. Tune into WCUW 91.3FM in the Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Worcester and surrounding areas. Or stream live on wcuw.org (hit Amanda Cote. Amanda plays a wide variety of songs, and her the listen live button in the upper left corner of screen) Join your DJs performances are soulful, emotional, and a hell of a lot of fun! N/A. 7-10 Summi and Momma Bear for an hour of metal, thrash, screamo, punk p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, Bar/Lounge, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. & alternative. You’re not alone in your digital world. Were out here live! Dana Lewis Live! Every Saturday night. Live, acoustic music, Family Call in to let us know your listening @ (508)753-2284 after 11pm. food, Full Bar, Lottery and me! Playing the Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s. Hope you tune in to hear local and national metal and more! 91.3fm or “The Sound Track of your Youth” No cover. Be There! Free! 7-10 p.m. wcuw.org It’s your community radio! So enjoy it already! Sheesh! 11 Nancy’s Quaker Tavern, 466 Quaker Hgwy (Route146a), Uxbridge. 508p.m.-midnight WCUW Studios, 910 Main St. 508-753-2284 or find them 779-0901 or find them on Facebook. on Facebook. Erhard Bronstein Duo ~ Joy of Music faculty Concert. Works by Halvorsen, Pleyel, Ravel & Celtic Duets Free Will Donation: >Saturday 30 $15 suggested; $10 Seniors & Students. 7:30-9 p.m. Joy of Music Josh Briggs Live Music Acoustic on the Deck. 9-11 a.m., Program, Joseph & Jordan Shapiro Concert Hall, 1 Gorham St. 5085-7 p.m., 7 p.m.-9 p.m., 7 p.m.-9 p.m., 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. JJ’s Sports 856-9541 or jomp.org Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420 or

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The Merry Widow by Franz Lehár. This delightful operetta by Franz Lehar is light-hearted story full of love, money and Can-Can Dancers. Filled with wonderful music, it is sure to be enjoyed by all ages. $35 - Adults | $25 - Seniors | $10 - Children 17 and younger. 7:30-10 p.m. First Baptist Church of Worcester, Sancutary, 111 Park Ave. 617512-1882 or worcschubertiade.com The operetta “The Merry Widow”. The Worcester Schubertiade present Franz Lehar’s 1905 operetta, featuring Jessica Jacobs, Joshua Dixon, Erin Anderson, and Stefan Barner. Directed by Sondra Kelly. 7:309:30 p.m. First Baptist Church of Worcester, Sanctuary, 111 Park Ave. 508-755-6143 or worcschubertiade.com Live Music. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. 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. 8:30-11:30 p.m. The GazBar Sports Grill, 1045 Central St., Leominster. Isabel Stover. isabelstover.com “Jazz is my go-to music; my comfort food,” says Isabel Stover. “As vocal artists there is a need to bear our souls to the world, but at the same time make our music accessible to people. Which is why all these other musical influences that I bring to the table must inform what I do, from my choice in songs to how I sing a particular lyric.” Anyone who listens to Stover’s recording, Her Own Sweet World, released in 2012 would agree. The debut CD is a carousel of jazz standards serving up original arrangements of samba, swing and waltz with a side of blues and pop. No Cover. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Sean Fullerton and his Mad Loops Laboratory. Sean Fullerton specializes in Acoustic Blues, Rock, Folk, Memphis Soul and Fingerstyle Guitar using a wide variety of guitars, harmonicas, guitar looping, vocal harmony technology, Bose and UltraSound sound systems. Sean performs solo for many venues and events throughout New England year-round. Dinner, Drinks, Music and Fun. 8:30-11:30 p.m. Happy Jack’s, 785 North Main St., Leominster. 978-466-5788 or seanfullertonmusic.net Black Mountain Symphony. Symphonic Groove Pop...Black Mountain Symphony showcases an eclectic range of influences, blended together to create their own special sound. From baroque classical violin and haunting folk-tinged ballads to funk-rock drums and hard-hitting dance numbers, the six-piece band sprinkles their live sets with hints of everything from classical music to bits of Motown, blues and jazz. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. 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 “The Big Radom.” No cover. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Wong Dynasty and Yankee Grill, 176 Reservoir St., Holden. 508-829-2188. 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! 10:30 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

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We & The Dawg at Wachusett Mtn BBQ Fest! 9th annual BBQ Fest runs from 1oam to 5pm with BBQ, beverages, crafts, vendors, and We & The Dawg getting down & funky first thing in the mornin’! If you aren’t fond of late nights, come on out for the earliest show on record! We & The Dawg really start their music at 10:30am, two shows, ending at 1:30pm, another band will play after us, please check our Facebook page for updates, as they come up we’ll add them. 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Coppertop Lounge/Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, 499 Mountain Road, Princeton. 978-464-2300. Worcester Festival of Four Choirs: Choral Evensong. The choirs of All Saint’s Episcopal Church, First Baptist Church, Trinity Lutheran Church and Wesley United Methodist Church gather together for a service of Choral Evensong in the English tradition. Free. Donations

The National Theatre of Ghana presents “10 Blocks on the Camino Real” by Tennessee Williams Friday, Sept. 29, 5:30-7 p.m., Worcester Common Oval, 455 Mai St., Worcester. Free. For more information, find the event page on Facebook or email culture@worcestermass.org. accepted to support music and the arts in Worcester. 5-7 p.m. First Baptist Church of Worcester, Sanctuary, 111 Park Ave. 508-755-6143 or fbc-worc.org Dana Lewis Live! Dana Lewis live! Playing the Greatest Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s in the lounge “The sound track of your Youth” Best Wood fired Pizza’s, Italian Food, Full Bar, Lottery & Me! No cover. Come on out! Free! 6-9 p.m. Cafe’ Sorrento, 143 Central St., Milford. 508-478-7818 or find them on Facebook. Open Mic Sundays @ 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.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-7988385. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978345-5051.

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Karaoke. DJ Nancy, of Star Sound Entertainment. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-7988385.

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Tuesday Open Mic Night @ Greendale’s Pub with Bill McCarthy Local Musicians Showcase! To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@ verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) 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. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-7988385. Karaoke with DJ Bruce. Free. 9 p.m.-midnight Antonio’s Pizza by the Slice, 268 Chandler St., Worcester, MA.

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The Motown Jukebox. Join “Motown Tom” Ingrassia--Worcester’s very own Agent Double-O Soul--every Wednesday morning from 9 am to noon for The Motown Jukebox on WCUW 91.3FM for 3 hours of Motown music and the stories behind the hits. “Motown Tom” is a Motown historian and author. His current book--Reflections Of A Love Supreme: Motown Through The Eyes Of Fans was named the Best Music Book of 2016 by the National Indie Excellence Awards. “Motown Tom” has twice been named Best Radio Personality in local media polls. WCUW streams live online at wcuw.org. 9 a.m.-noon WCUW 91.3 FM - Worcester’s Community Radio Station, 910 Main St. 508-753-1012 or wcuw.org Jazzed Up Duo and Buck a Shuck Wednesdays. Join us

every Wednesday in this historical Bull Mansion Bistro for buck a shuck oysters and the incredible music of The Jazzed Up Duo. ( Jazzedup. net ) The oysters start at 4:00 PM and the talented Mauro and Phil start playing at 6:30. The freshest seafood, we typically offer a rotating variety of 3-4 types of oysters mainly from the North East Region and all for a dollar apiece. Free musical entertainment with dinner. 4-8:30 p.m. Bistro, Bull Mansion, 55 Pearl St. 508-755-6070 or bullmansion.com Nick’s 10th Anniversary. Save the Date for Nick’s 10’th Anniversary Party! Performers all evening, lineup TBA soon. 6 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. 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 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. Worcester’s own Mauro DePasquale has become an institution at Bull Mansion and his duo will get you Jazzed Up! This week’s destination for cool. No Cover. 6:30-8:30 p.m. GAR Hall, Bull Mansion, 55 Pearl St. Trio Orione Performs. Trio Orione, featuring April Showers on flute, Mary Carfagna on cello and Roy Imperio on piano, will perform music by Haydn, Rocherolle, Callendo and Piazzolla at a free concert Wednesday, Oct. 4 at Kent Recital Hall. Free. 7-8 p.m. Fitchburg State University: Conlon Fine Arts, Kent Recital Hall, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. Music Worcester gala opening night of the 2017-2018 Season presents the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis on trumpet. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO), comprising 15 of the finest jazz soloists and ensemble players today, has been the Jazz at Lincoln Center resident orchestra since 1988. Featured in all aspects of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s programming, this remarkably versatile orchestra performs and leads educational events in New York, across the U.S. and around the globe; in concert halls; dance venues; jazz clubs; public parks; and with symphony orchestras; ballet troupes; local students; and an ever-expanding roster of guest artists. Under Music Director Wynton Marsalis, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra performs a vast repertoire, from rare historic compositions to Jazz at Lincoln Center-commissioned works, including compositions and arrangements by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Fletcher Henderson, Thelonious Monk, Mary Lou Williams, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Goodman, Charles Mingus, and many others. $55 - $150, Students $25. 7:30-11 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-752-0888 or musicworcester.org 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. 508-7988385. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978345-5051. 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

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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 508-793-7113 or clarku.edu Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: Free for 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 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

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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 Quinsigamond Community College: Administration Building, 670 West Boylston St. qcc.edu Rollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: free. 633 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or rollstoneartists.com Salisbury Mansion, Hours: closed Sunday - Wednesday, 1-8:30 p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 40 Highland St. 508-7538278 or worcesterhistory.org SAORI Worcester Freestyle Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow St. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester.com Sprinkler Factory, Admission: free. 38 Harlow St. sprinklerfactory. com Taproot Bookstore, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 1200 West Boylston St. 508853-5083 or TaprootBookstore.com Tatnuck Bookseller & Cafe, Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 18 Lyman St., Westborough. 508-366-4959 or tatnuck.com The Foster Gallery, 51 Union St. 508-397-7139 or thefostergallery. com Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum, Hours: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. 21 Prichard St., Fitchburg. 978-342-2809 or 978-297-4337 or topfunaviation.com Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12 Adults, $9 Seniors & $7 Youth, free to Members & Children under. 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org Worcester Art Museum, Art Cart: Games & Special Activities, Thursday; Jeppson Idea Lab: Master Vases from Ancient Greece, Through Oct. 1; Reusable Universes: Shih Chieh Huang, Through Nov. 12; Art Cart: Classical Europe & Asia, Wednesdays, Fridays, through Sept. 29; Art + Market with Dick’s Market Garden, Saturdays, through Oct. 21; Art Cart: Classical Europe & Asia, Sundays, Saturdays, through Sept. 30; Sunday Public Tour, Sundays, through Dec. 17. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free for members, $14 adults, $12 seniors, free for youth 17 and under. Free for all first Saturdays of each month, 10am-noon. 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 or worcesterart.org Worcester Center for Crafts, Opening Reception - The Fiber of Our Being, Thursday; Exhibition: The Fiber of Our Being, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sept. 29 - Nov. 11. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org Worcester Historical Museum, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 30 Elm St. 508-753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org Worcester Public Library, Hours: 1:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655 or

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Dick’s Beantown Comedy Escape at Park Grill & Spirits - Fridays, Saturdays, Saturday, September 18 - Tuesday, December 31. Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Escape at Park Grill & Spirits 257 Park Ave Worcester MA 01609 Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Clubs Showtimes: Friday 9pm-Saturdays 8pm -$20pp Reservations Recommended at 800-401-2221 Prices: $20 Fri/Sat pp except Special Events Drinks and Appetizers available in the show room Full Dinner Available before Show in Restaurant $5off with College ID and Reservations 2 for 1 Active Military or Veterans and Reservations $4 off with Dinner Receipt and Reservations. Steve Halligan and Friends Fri & Sat Sept 29th & 30th Joe Larson Steve Scarfo and Friends Dick’s Beantown Comedy Escape at Park Grill & Spirits Great Food and Fun Make Reservations Early at 800-401-2221 or online at dickdoherty.com Comedy Open Mic in the Cabaret! - Mondays, Monday, May 15 - Monday, December 18. The 1st and 3rd Monday of every month! Sign ups are at 7:30 and the show starts at 8:00! Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. Call 508-753-4030. 10 Blocks on the Camino Real - Friday, September 29. The National Theatre of Ghana presents, in association with the Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival, “10 Blocks on the Camino Real” by Tennessee Williams. Directed by David Kaplan and performed by Abibigromma, the national drama company of Ghana, the 1947 one-act play, which eventually became Williams’ full-length drama Camino Real in 1953, is a thrilling phantasmagoria about a big-hearted hero lost in a ruthless world. It’s the story of Kilroy, a boxer with a “heart as big as the head of a baby,” who falls in love with a Gypsy’s daughter – and remains faithful even after death. The big-hearted production, which brings vibrant music and West African flair to Williams’ story of love and heroism, toured marketplaces and outdoor venues in Accra in April 2016, and continues to tour throughout Ghana. Performed in English, the 75-minute show retains Williams’ text, yet resonates with Ghanaian culture. A free and open to the public performance will be held on the Common on Friday, September 29th at 5:30pm (Rain location: Hanover Theatre Conservatory). Please bring your own chairs for the performance. Free. 5:30-7 p.m. Worcester Common Oval, 455 Main St. Call 508-929-0777 or visit Facebook.

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Family Clay Day. Come explore ceramics at the Worcester Center for Crafts! Guided by a ceramics instructor, learn a few techniques and create your own masterpiece. $10 per participant includes a pound of ceramic clay, instruction, glaze options and firing! Pre-registration is encouraged, and drop-in participants are welcome to join provided there is space in the studio. Finished pieces will be available for pick up after firing on a date TBD. $10 per participant. 10 a.m.-noon Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183, ext. 301 or register. worcestercraftcenter.org Teddy Bear Clinic. Calling all kids! UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center is bringing the Teddy Bear Clinic to the EcoTarium Saturday, September 30. Bring your favorite stuffed toy for a check-up, check out cool EcoTarium exhibits, and hop aboard a firetruck and ambulance during this fun and free health and safety fair. Join us Saturday, September 30 from 10 am to 3 pm. Admission is entirely free for the entire family! Admission is free! 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or umassmemorialhealthcare.org Zip Tour: Renoir: Jewish Wedding. Zip tours are fast-paced views of one artist or work of art, and last only 20 minutes. Free with Museum admission. Tour begins in the Lancaster Welcome Center. Free with Museum admission. 1-1:30 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406.

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>Sunday 1 – December 17

Sunday Garden Tour. Explore seasonal garden and conservatory highlights on a docent-led tour. Free with Admission. 2-3:30 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124.

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Youth Way-to-Go! Drop-in Youth Enrichment Program. At the Youth Way-to-Go drop-in enrichment program, youth in grades 1-8 can complete homework, play games, enjoy staff-guided gym activities, socialize, and have fun! For kids in grades 1-8 Takes place Monday through Thursday, 3:00PM-5:30PM, October 2-June 1 This is The Manhattan Short Film Festival gets its only Central Mass showing Friday, Sept. 29-Sunday, Oct. 9, 7:30-10 p.m. each night. A different area “celebrity” will introduce the films each night. Don’t miss the fun at the Preservation Worcester Park View Room, 230 Park Ave., Worcester. Cost is $15 per person in advance, $25 at the door. Buy tickets at evenbrite. com. For more information, email info@preservationworcester.org or call 508-754-8760. a drop-in program. No transportation available. Fitness Members: Free; Basic Members: $6/day; Non-members: $16/day. 3-5:30 p.m. YWCA of Central Massachusetts, 1 Salem Square. 508-767-2505.

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Annual Book Sale. More than 7,000 books are available priced at $1 for hardcovers and 50¢ for paperbacks. The only exception is several separated tables with over 700 books individually priced from $3 to $25. On Friday, all books will be half-price. Contact Dr. Mott Linn, Head of Collections Management, Goddard Library at 508-793-7572, if you have multiple boxes of books to donate to our book sale. For any questions, please email mstech@clarku.edu or 508-793-7573. Visitors can park on the top floor of the Kneller garage at Clark University. Free. 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Clark University: Goddard Library, Academic Commons, 950 Main St. 508-793-7573.

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Mercantile Center Oktoberfest. $10 in advance, $12 At The Door; includes two drink vouchers. 4:30-9 p.m. Mercantile Center, Plaza, 100 Front St. eventbrite.com Manahattan Short Film Festival Premier and Gala. Join us on Thursday, September 28th, as we present the premier of the Manhattan Short Film Festival, including a gala and silent auction to benefit Preservation Worcester. We open the night with cocktails (cash bar), refreshments and live entertainment from Worcester entertainer, Jennifer Antkowiak. This will be followed by a brief welcome from the evening’s celebrity keynote speaker and of course the showing of the shorts. The evening concludes with the announcement of the silent auction winners. Tickets are $60 plus service charge. Tickets are on sale via EventBrite. Go to the Event’s Webpage to purchase tickets. Net proceeds benefit Preservation Worcester. The Manhattan Short Film Festival is where over 100,000 film lovers in over 250 cities around the world gather in Cinemas, Museums, Universities and Cultural Centers for one purpose- to view and vote on the Finalist’s Films in the 20th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. Every film finalist is eligible to enter the 2018 Oscar competition. Advance only: $60 pp plus service charge. 6:30-11 p.m. Preservation Worcester Park View Room, 230 Park Ave. 508-754-8760 or eventbrite.com

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Manahattan Short Film Festival. Preservation Worcester is excited to present the only Central Massachusetts showing of the 20th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. Join us from September 28 to October 8, 2017 when over 100,000 film lovers in over 250 cities around the world gather in Cinemas, Museums, Universities and Cultural Centers for one purpose…to view and vote on the Finalist’s Films in this year’s Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. Every film finalist is eligible to enter the 2018 Oscar competition. We will be showing all of the films comprising the Manhattan Short Film Festival each night for 10 (ten) consecutive nights from September 29th to October 8, 2017. A different local celebrity guest host will introduce the films each night. Our guest hosts are: Friday, September 29th - Lisa Condit, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts Saturday, September 30th - Julia King, Film Producer and Director Sunday, October 1st - Jennifer Agbay, Director and Founder, Ballet Arts Worcester Monday, October 2nd - Mike Covino, President, Niche Hospitality Group Tuesday, October 3rd - Paul Giorgio, President, Pagio, Inc. and Bernie Whitmore, Journalist and Restaurant Critic, Pulse Magazine Wednesday, October 4th - John Riccio, Theater and Entertainment Aficionado and Josh Lyford, Columnist, Worcester Magazine Thursday, October 5th - Jason Clemence, Assistant Professor of Humanities & Education, Regis College Friday, October 6th - Nicole Watson, Owner/Manager, Nick’s Worcester Saturday, October 7th - Ed Augustus, Worcester City Manager Sunday, October 8th - Niki Luparelli, Worcester’s premier Chanteuse and Comedienne Tickets are valid only for the date for which they were purchased. Net proceeds support Preservation Worcester’s mission. Advance: $15 pp plus service charge. $25 pp at the door. 7:30-10 p.m. Preservation Worcester Park View Room, 230 Park Ave. 508-754-8760 or eventbrite.com

>Saturday 30 – October 1

8th Annual BBQFest. Great BBQ, lively music, a beer tent, OysterFest, a Pig Roast and family fun entertainment all combine in this great event! Also enjoy numerous craft vendors, a farmers’ market, Scenic SkyRide and more! The event benefits the Greg Hill Foundation. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, 499 Mountain Road, Princeton. 978-464-2300 or wachusett.com Fall Fest Weekends 2017 - Sweet Harvest. Sweet Harvest, Weekend One (Saturday, September 30-Sunday, October 1), 10am-4pm Satisfy your sweet tooth at this celebration of apples, pies, honey, and preserves. Enjoy food trucks - Home Grown on Saturday, September 30 and Say Cheese on Sunday, October 1. Kids of all ages are encouraged to wear farmer costumes. See web site for complete schedule. Free with Admission. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org Global Harvest Festival. Our annual Global Harvest Festival is a fun -packed cultural celebration for all ages! This festive weekend features international crafts and games in the Global Village, live music, delicious food, and, of course, all the farm animals. Get your face painted, press apple cider, dig for potatoes, roll beeswax candles, take a swing at a piñata, and much more! Hop on a hayride to the pick-your-own pumpkin patch and enjoy a farm-to-table lunch. Live bands will play throughout the festival and the Dale Perkins Horse Show will perform daily at 1pm. This event will be held rain or shine, some activities may be modified due to weather. $10/adult; $5/child 3-10; 2&under free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Heifer International Learning Center at Overlook Farm, 216 Wachusett St., Rutland. 508-886-5000.

poetry >Wednesday 4

WCPA Board Meeting. Join us for the monthly board meeting of the Worcester County Poetry Association. This is a working meeting, not a poetry reading. We welcome to respectful input of the poetry community. Free and open to the public. 7-9 p.m. WCPA Office @ the Sprinkler Factory, 38 Harlow St. 508-797-4770 or worcestercountypoetry.org

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Holy Cross Sept. 30 vs Carleton (Exhibition), 7:05 p.m.

Women’s Ice Hockey Holy Cross Sept. 30 vs Nepean, 2:05 p.m. Women’s Field Hockey Anna Maria Sept. 28 vs Elms, 7 p.m. Sept. 30 @ Simmons, 11 a.m. Oct. 3 vs Bridgewater Street, 7 p.m.

Assumption Sept. 30 @ Southern New Hampshire University, 1 p.m. Oct. 4 @ Stonehill, 4 p.m Becker Sept. 28 @ Clark University, 6 p.m. Oct. 1 vs Cedar Crest, 12 p.m. Oct. 4 @ Nichols, 4 p.m. Clark University Sept. 28 vs Becker College, 6 p.m. Sept. 30 vs Wellesley College, 11 a.m. Oct. 3 vs WPI, 6 p.m. Holy Cross Sept. 30 @ American, 12:05 p.m. Nichols Sept. 29 vs U New England, 4 p.m. Oct. 4 vs Becker, 4 p.m. WPI Oct. 3 @ Clark, 6 p.m. Worcester State Sept. 29 vs Eastern Conn. St., 4 p.m.

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Assumption Sept. 30 @ Southern New Hampshire University, 1 p.m. Oct. 1 vs Providence College, 11 a.m. Oct. 1 @ Bentley, 3 p.m. Becker Sept. 28 @ Eastern Nazarene, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 4 vs Curry, 3 p.m. Clark University

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The third annual Women Out in Worcester returns Friday, Sept. 29, 6-9 p.m., Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Worcester. Enjoy signature cocktails, a DJ, shopping, demonstrations and much more. Tickets are $15 at the door, or can be bought online for $10 in advance at eventbrite.com. For more information, find Women Out in Worcester on Facebook or email charlotte@ eventivema.com.

WPI Oct. 1 vs Textile River Regatta @ Merrimack River (Lowell), TBA Clark University Oct. 1 vs Textile River Regatta @ Merrimack River (Lowell), TBA

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WPI Oct. 3 @ Wentworth, 7 p.m. Worcester State Sept. 30 @ Westfield State, 12 p.m. Oct. 4 vs Keene State, 7 p.m.

Holy Cross Sept. 29 Paul Short Invite @ Lehigh University, TBA Nichols Sept. 30 @ Tri-State Invitational, Lincoln, RI (Flanagan Campus), 11 a.m.

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Cross Country Anna Maria Sept. 29 @ Mass Maritime, TBA Assumption Sept. 29 Paul Short Invite @ Lehigh University, TBA Clark University Sept. 30 Keene State Invitational @ Keene State Campus, Keene, NH @ 11:45 a.m Holy Cross Sept. 29 Paul Short Invite @ Lehigh University, TBA Nichols Sept. 30 @ Tri-State Invitational, Lincoln, R.I. (Flanagan Campus), 10 a.m. Worcester State Sept. 30 @ CCRI Invitational, Lincoln, R.I. (Flanagan Campus), TBA

Women’s Track and Field Cross Country

Anna Maria Sept. 29 @ Mass Maritime, TBA Assumption Sept. 29 Paul Short Invite @ Lehigh University, TBA Clark University Sept. 30 Keene State Invitational @ Keene State Campus, Keene, N.H. @ 11 a.m

Assumption Sept. 29 @ Holy Cross, 6 p.m. Holy Cross Sept. 29 vs Assumption, 6 p.m.

Men’s Swimming & Diving Assumption Sept. 29 @ Holy Cross, 6 p.m. Holy Cross Sept. 29 vs Assumption, 6 p.m.

Men’s Golf

Assumption Oct. 1 vs NE10 Championship @ Southern New Hampshire Oct. 2 vs NE10 Championship @ Southern New Hampshire Oct. 3 vs NE10 Championship @ Southern New Hampshire Nichols Oct. 5 MGOLF vs Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Qualifier Worcester State Mixed Golf Oct. 3 @ MASCAC Championship

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Holy Cross Sept. 30 vs Hartford Hawks Invitational, TBA

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

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

Paul G. Hanson Furniture Repair. Major/Minor Repairs. Chair regluing. Touch ups. Pick-up & delivery. Call Paul (978)464-5800

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

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

*Composted Loam* 3/8 screened, $22/yd del’d, 10 yd min; 3/4 screened, $20/yd del’d 15 yd min. No additives, fillers or byproducts. Local delivery only. Call Eliot Starbard 508-882-0140

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

FUEL OIL SERVICES OLD MAN OIL Why Pay More? Serving Wachusett Region. Scott Landgren 508-886-8998 24 hour service (508-832-5444 service only) Visa, MC, Discover, Cash. oldmanoil.com Midnight Oil 508-853-2539 MidnightOilService.com Lowest Possible Pricing Standard and Deluxe Burner Service Contracts 508-853-2539

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

Cut, split, and delivered Seasoned or Kiln Dried Firewood. Visit woodbustersfirewood.com for details. Or call Putnam Services 508-886-6688 FLOORING/CARPETING C & S Carpet Mills Carpet & Linoleum 30 Sq. Yds. $589 Installed with Pad. Free Metal Incl’d. Berber, Plush or Commercial. Call Tom: 800-861-5445 or 508-886-2624

Holden Discount Oil Don’t Be Left Out In the Cold! Fast Friendly Service Service & Installations Senior Citizen Discounts 24 Hour Burner Service STILL LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED 140 Reservoir Street Holden, MA 01520 508-829-9585

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

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Central Glass Co. A Complete Line of Glass. Automotive-Residential. Window Glass Repairs, Screen Repairs/Pet Screens, Tub & Shower Glass Enclosures, Table Tops, Mirrors & More. Family Owned Over 50 Years. 127 Mechanic St. Leominster 978-537-3962 M-F 8-4

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

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

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

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

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

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

Roof Problems? Roof Replacements. Repairs, Shingles. Rubber. *Best Prices* 28 Years experience. Licensed, Insured, References. Free estimates. Call Ken. O’Brien Home Services. 508-373-4653 JOHN THE ROOFER CO. Quality Exteriors For Over 65 Years! Master Installers of Roofing, Siding & Window Products FINANCING AVAILABLE Free Estimates Fully Insured www.johntheroofer.com Toll Free 866-906-ROOF MA CSL#97139 HIC#111318

SIDING

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

LAWN CARE MISCELLANEOUS Fall Cleanups, Miscellaneous Fall cleanups!! Also, small jobs, handyman services available. Reasonably priced, insured. Call 508-320-3431, or email lashawaypc@gmail.com. Thank you. 508-320-3431

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

Holden: Raw Loam Wanted Call Larry x321 508-881-1600

EMPLOYMENT HELP WANTED

Teachers needed. Use your skills to help families solve their financial problems! You can start part-time and set your own hours. Earn what your worth! Call Victoria JulianHughes at Primerica office: 508-987-2800 cell: 401-7876488 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 LOCAL

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Flower Delivery Driver Company van, M-F, 10am-3pm or finish. Other duties/cleaning. Call Floral Elegance Millbury. 508-865-6547

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PETS & ANIMALS

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

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

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

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.

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

PET SITTING

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

U.S. C14 Zeppelin Stamp (U) Flag cncl. $175. Stamp questions? Ron 413-896-3324

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 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 2 Cemetery plots $2,000. Number 262 Unit A Section Valor 1 & 2. Call 508-450-1124 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

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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. Approx. 25 Bales of Hay Suitable for mulch. $3/bale. 978464-2978. If no answer leave number, will call back. Dog Crate and Bed Crate 20"x 21"x 28". $60. Bed is memory foam, 29" long by 25" wide. $20. 978-464-5953

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

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

Free Pachysandra Plants 6 foot square bed, you dig up. Call 508-853-6379 Danby Apt. Size Washing Machine bought 2011 $330 asking $175. Have papers 508-8528091

16 HP Powerland Multi- Fuel Generator full power outlet panel, electric start, like new $950. Call 508-886-6003

Elite Whirpool Coner Tub New white american standard tub $700. Call 978-422-8084 Power Wheel Chair Excellent Condition. Recently services has attachable leg lifts $400. 508-829-0468

Walk This Way - Daily Walking & Feeding Pet Service In Leominster area. Call or text Angela Oaks. 321-266-0433

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

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

Remote Door Entry Kit Bear claw latches. 5 function remote wilk bilt, new boxed $250. 508-667-5234 Beugler Professional Pinstriping Tool with DVD 6 Wheel Heads and much more. New, Boxed $150. Call 508-667-5234

Surround Sound Stereo; Onkyo TXD5676 w/remote. Cambridge subwoofer w/ 5 speakers. $125. 508 865-9584. Maytag Electric Range Super capacity asking $250. 978-305-4784 anytime.

Soft Microsuede light aqua couch 72"x 36" w/ 4 striped matching pillows. Great shape. $150. Call Diane (508) 981 1941.

Lazy Boy Rocker Recliner Tan. 4 months old. $175. Call 508-865-0732 Mini Trampoline- 3 ft by Sunny Health $45.00. Call 508-414-7933

Hobart Mixer 20qt bowl, hook paddle, whip $1500. Cash & Carry. Call 508-791-5222 Bill Five Burner Table Top ss gas cooker approx 2X5". $50 or best offer. 978-422-6184

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AUTOS

2003 Chevrolet Blazer 4 wheel drive, 4 dr, LT, 207 mi, engine 4.2, new brakes, runs good. Asking $1600 OBO. 508 -736-7385 Ask for Michael

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

AUTO/TRUCK New Construction.Prices ranging from 160k to 200k based on size and finishes. 888-7337089

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT Main St., Holden Location 1200 sq. ft. $1400/month. Heat & lights included. Plenty of parking. Call 508-829-0044 Causeway Mall - Office Suite Rt. 12 - W. Boylston Office with reception area plus four single offices. First floor. Convenient location. 508-835-6613 Causeway Mall - Rt. 12 West Boylston Office suite w/reception area & waiting room. With 2 offices. Handicapped accessible. Second fl. 508-835-6613

AUTOMOTIVE AUTO/MOTORCYCLE

2007 Harley Davidson Street Glide 29,400 miles. Excellent condition. Denim Silver. $10,500.00 508-340-2658

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

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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 508-735-1218

AUTO/TRUCK 2006 Nissan Titan New cat converter, wheel bearings & exhaust, new front rotors & pads, bedliner. 135K mi. Set up for plow use, only used 1 winter. Needs manifold gasket & rear rotors. $4000 obo. 508308-2041

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

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

AUTO/MOTORCYCLE 2012 Yamaha Zoomer 49cc scooter. Great condition, rode once. 4 miles. $2300 neg. Must be seen, serious inquiries only. 508-770-1797

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

2007 Harley Davidson FXSCUS Great condition, detachable windshield & storage bag, have floor boards mounted and have original forward controls. 9100 mi. $10,000 firm. 508-308-2041

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

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2012 Cadillac CTS AWD, 21,800 miles. Crystal red. Heated black leather seats. Panoramic roof. Dealer maintained. Under warranty. $24,500.00 978-534-8860 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

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

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

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

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

CAMPERS/TRAILERS

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

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

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Estate Sale - Rain or Shine Sat. 9/30 & Sun. 10/1 9:00-4:00 497 Bullard St. Holden Home workshop machinery & hand tools, dining room set, kitchen table & chairs, braided rugs, glassware, oil lamps, wood crafts & much more.

Lancaster - 9/30 & 10/1 134 Packard St. - 9am-3pm Two family event. Garden tools, household items, sporting goods & more!

Princeton Town Wide Yard Sale Sept 30 - 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM . Free maps available at the Congregational Church , 14 Mountain Rd. Fantastic merchandise available at the Church and LOTS of homes in Princeton: Furniture, Home Goods, Vintage treasures and much more! 978-464-2837

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(978) 537-4971 • 1-(800) 924-8666 Fitchburg $75,000

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

Gardner $199,000

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

$270,000 Gardner

Former vintage food and spirits establishment near Main Street. The impressive mirrored back bar was bought from a hotel in Boston after Prohibition. Beautiful mohogany bar. Seating for 83 in 11 booths and 4 tables, all locally made. Convenient kitchen for meal prep. Price includes a second lot for possible outdoor seating or additional parking. Immaculate three-bedroom apartment on second floor has a lovely sunroom. 4 garages and plenty of on-street parking. BUILDING REVERTED TO RESIDENTIAL ZONING. This is a must see! Buyer due diligence to include verification of property details, condition and allowable uses by the City of Gardner. Aberman Assoc Inc Tracy Page 978-537-4971 x111

Lancaster $359,900

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

978-870-5430

2086 Main Street, Lancaster www.paulasavard.com

Anna Mary Kraemer CRS (508) 713-5172

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

COMMERCIAL CORNER: Orange 1,750,000

Tara Sullivan

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Linda Barry

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Robin Dunbar Bain

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Peter Haley*

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Nick Massucco

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2 bedroom house with 3 season porch, garage and nice rear yard. Buyers are responsible for performing their own due diligence. Aberman Assoc Inc. Peter Haley 978-527-4971 x 109

Templeton $199,900

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

Phillipston $295,000

Former medical office practice at excellent location in an area of increased retail growth. Across from Route 2 Exit 19 Ramp.. Building appears to be in good condition. Buyer due diligence to include verification of property details, condition, and allowable uses by the Town of Phillipston Aberman Assoc. Inc Peter Haley 978537-4971 x 109

Lancaster $399,900

6 1 bedroom units.. low rents .. 1/2 acre lot with parking for all tenants. Lot has 12’ row for house in the rear. 24 hours notice to show. preferably in the late am while tenants are at work. No showings sundown Friday to Sunday Aberman Assoc Inc. Paula Savard978-537-4971 x 101 www.paulasavard.com

Jack Vankann 978-870-4998

Orange $112,000

Located just off Exit 14 on Route 2 this medical office building sited on a 12 plus acre parcel offers a range of opportunities. Buyer due diligence to include verification of property details, condition, and allowable uses by the Town of Orange. Aberman Assoc Inc. Peter Haley 978-537-4971 x109

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

Beth Lamontagne 508-340-0574

Hubbardston $239,333

Groton $349,900

Quaint waterfront cottage on Lost Lake - vacation year round. Enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking. 16’x22’ deck - great for entertaining. Large family room with cathedral ceilings with sliders to partial wrap-around balcony over looking the lake. Upstairs bedroom includes possible future 1/2 bath. Approx 13’x20’ storage shed with newer windows. Hydro-Sil heating unit. ***New septic to be installed prior to closing.*** Aberman Assoc Inc Yasmin Loft 978-5374971 x 110

Athol $1,250,000

Handsomely built Chateau sited on 222 Acres. Offers about 1/2 mile of waterfront on Secret Lake. Commanding Views for miles. Custom crafted post and beam. Stone and brick exterior. Soaring ceilings with open concept living areas accented with cozy corners and warm gas or wood stoves. Uniquely built to be self sufficient with active solar producing electricity. Massive stone fireplace. Multiple baths and 4 bedrooms. Double kitchens and walk in pantry. Private beach area. Oversized detached garage for storage cars, rec. vehicles, boat etc. Off the Grid but easily accessible with Rt. 2 East and West nearby. Aberman Assoc Inc. Gail Lent 978-537-4971 x102 www.gaillent.com

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MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given by Alan F. Licarie and Robin A. Licarie to Washington Mutual Bank, FA, dated October 21, 2004 and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 34913, Page 285 subsequently assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Wamu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-PR1 Trust by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as receiver of Washington Mutual Bank f/k/a Washington Mutual Bank, FA by assignment recorded in said Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 50451, Page 151; 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 12:00 PM on October 19, 2017 at 23 Woodridge Road, Millbury, MA, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage, to wit: The land, together with the buildings and improvements thereon, in Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, being shown as Lot #27 on a plan of land entitled, “Modified Definitive Plan in Millbury, Massachusetts” prepared for Millbury Realty Trust, which plan is dated August 3, 2000 and recorded with Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 762, Plan 34, and to which plan reference may be had for a more particular description of the premises. Said Lot #27 contains 13,096 square feet, more or less, according to said plan. For title, see deed of Russell C. Dedoming, Trustee, dated September 25, 2002 and recorded with said Deeds in Book 27639, Page 165. For informational purposes only the property is subject to all rights and restrictions as referenced on Deed Book 27639 Page 165”. 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. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Wamu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-PR1 Trust Present Holder of said Mortgage, By Its Attorneys, ORLANS PC, PO Box 540540, Waltham, MA 02454 Phone: (781) 790-7800 9/28, 10/5, 10/12/17

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Town of Sutton Zoning Board of Appeals TO ALL INTERESTED INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF SUTTON In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 40A, §11, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Sutton Town Hall on October 5, 2017 at 7:30pm on the petition of Christopher Morin. The petitioner is requesting a Special Permit as it pertains to VI.C of the Town’s Zoning Bylaws to operate a Home Business offering window cleaning and pressure washing services. The property that is the subject of this petition is located at 37 Central Turnpike as shown on Assessors Map #19, Parcel #20. The property is located in the Residential Zoning District. A copy of the petition may be inspected during normal office hours in the Town Clerk’s Office located in the Town Hall. Any person interested or wishing to be heard on this petition should appear at the time and place designated. Daniel Petrelli Board of Appeals Clerk Filed in the Town Clerk’s Office

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Worcester, SS Probate Court 17E0090PP To William P. Ducharme and Karen A. Ducharme both of Millbury in the County of Worcester and to all other persons interested. A petition has been presented to said Court by Judith A. Taft of Millbury in the County of Worcester representing that she hold as tenant in common undivided part or share of certain land lying in Millbury in said County Worcester and briefly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the westerly side of John F. Kennedy Memorial Drive at Lot #14 on said plan; Being the same premises conveyed to Robert F. Taft and Judith A. Taft by deed of Harry A. Brennan and Mary A. Brennan dated May 25, 1982, and recorded with the Worcester Registry of Deeds in Book 7474, Page 299. See also: Conveyance of Common Title by Grantor, Judith A. Taft to Grantee(s) Judith A. Taft, a one-half undivided interest as an individual, reserving a life estate, and as a tenant in common with William P. Ducharme and Karen A. Ducharme, a one-half undivided interest as husband and wife, tenants by the entirely, dated July 5, 2016 recorded with the Worcester County Registry of Deeds in book 39351 at page 287. Setting forth that she desires that all the aforesaid described part of said land may be sold at private sale for not less than $300,000.00 dollars, and praying that partition may be made of all the land aforesaid according go law, and to that end that a commissioner be appointed to make such partition and to be ordered to make sale and conveyance of all, or any part of said land which the Court finds cannot be advantageously divided either at private-sale or public auction, and be ordered to distribute the net proceeds thereof. If you desire to object thereto you and your attorney should file a written appearance in said Court at Worcester before ten o’clock in the forenoon on the third day of October 2017., the return day of this citation. Witness, Leilah A. Keamy, Esquire First Judge of said Court, this fifth day of September 2017. WORCESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS September 28, 2017 SEALED BIDS shall be received at the Purchasing Office, 69 Tacoma Street., Worcester, MA 01605 IFBs may be picked up at the location above or may be downloaded from our website: www.worcester-housing.com/purchasing, or call (508) 635-3203, TDD (508) 798-4530. Bidders are responsible for ensuring they have received any/all addenda prior to submitting a bid. Separate awards will be made for each IFB. WHA reserves the right to reject any or all responses, in whole or in part, deemed to be in their best interest. Award of all contracts is subject to the approval of the WHA Executive Director or Board of Commissioners. The Operating Agency shall indemnify and hold harmless the WHA and its officers or agents from any and all third party claims arising from activities under these Agreements as set forth in MGL c.258, section 2 as amended. Bid No.

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 508-831-2200 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. WO17P2984EA Estate of: Carol A Martin Date of Death: 05/27/2017 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by: Jonathan P Stevens 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: Jonathan P Stevens of Millbury MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve 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 10/24/2017. 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 19, 2017 Stephanie K. Fattman, Register of Probate 09/28/2017 MSC

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. WO17P2971EA Estate of: Richard H. Loiselle Also known as: Richard Loiselle Date of Death: 07/04/2017 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by: Donna Jo Burns 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: Donna Jo Burns of Millbury MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve 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 10/24/2017. 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 18, 2017 Stephanie K. Fattman, Register of Probate 09/28/2017 MSC

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 Docket No. WO17P2957GD CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 In the matter of: Rafael E Rosado Of: Worcester, MA RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Department of Developmental of Worcester, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Rafael E Rosado is in need of a Guardian and requesting that Angel L Gomez of South Grafton, MA (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve Without Surety on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 10/17/2017. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The 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 abovenamed person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A Keamy, First Justice of this Court. Date: September 15, 2017 Stephanie K. Fattman, Register of Probate 09/28/2017 WM

Town of Sutton Zoning Board of Appeals TO ALL INTERESTED INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF SUTTON In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 40A, §11, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Sutton Town Hall on October 5, 2017 at 7:35pm on the petition of Dennis and Margaret Robbins. The petitioner is requesting a Special Permit as it pertains to II.C (2) (d) of the Town’s Zoning Bylaws to construct a 12’x29’ front deck. The property that is the subject of this petition is located at 4 Church Circuit as shown on Assessors Map #16, Parcel #90. The property is located in the Residential Zoning District. A copy of the petition may be inspected during normal office hours in the Town Clerk’s Office located in the Town Hall. Any person interested or wishing to be heard on this petition should appear at the time and place designated. Daniel Petrelli Board of Appeals Clerk Filed in the Town Clerk’s Office

Town of Sutton Zoning Board of Appeals TO ALL INTERESTED INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF SUTTON In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 40A, §11, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Sutton Town Hall on October 5, 2017 at 7:40pm on the petition of Galaxy Pass, LLC. The petitioner is requesting a Special Permit as it pertains to III.A.Table 1. E.4 and E.10 of the Town’s Zoning Bylaws to permit a Medical Clinic and Restaurant Use. The property that is the subject of this petition is located at 11 Pleasant Valley Road as shown on Assessors Map #10, Parcel #151. The property is located in the Business-Highway Zoning District. A copy of the petition may be inspected during normal office hours in the Town Clerk’s Office located in the Town Hall. Any person interested or wishing to be heard on this petition should appear at the time and place designated. Daniel Petrelli Board of Appeals Clerk Filed in the Town Clerk’s Office

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Division INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE Docket No. WO17P-2663EA Estate of: James S. Wenhold Date of Death: June 27, 2017 To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Gareth R. Whiting of Tampa, FL. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. 09/28/2017 WM

Notice is to hereby given pursuant to the provision of M.G.L c. 255, sec 39A that on October 14, 2017 at 10:00 am, the following vehicles will be sold at private sale to satisfy our garage keeper lien thereof for towing and storage charges and expenses of sale and notices. Vehicles 2011 Kia Optima Vin# KNAGM4A75B5157757, 2013 Audi A4 Vin# WAUHFAFL8DN024609, 2014 Toyota Rav4 Vin# JTMBFREV9ED052176 to be sold at Belsito Towing, 245 SW Cutoff Worcester Ma 01604 on 10/14/17, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12/2017

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Darryl “Cornbread” McCray The grandfather of graffiti, Darryl “Cornbread” McCray, wants you to know how special Worcester is. We”re sitting at El Patron on Harding Street and he’s adamant that cities like Worcester are responsible for making the contemporary art world a smaller place. He lives for festivals and events that provide him with opportunities to interact with the generation of creatives who followed his lead. In fact, he’s putting together a “grand street art festival” in his hometown of Philadelphia set for July 2018. “We’ve never done anything on the level that Worcester has,” he said, adding, “It is really a pleasure and an honor to be here.” McCray is known as a “wall writer,” one of the rebel pioneers who transformed city life and paved the way for a new era in visual art. His tag, “Cornbread,” originated at a juvenile corrections facility where he continuously pestered the cook for cornbread, which he preferred to white bread. The name stuck. In 1971, when the Philadelphia newspapers mistakenly reported the death of “Cornbread” as the result of a gangrelated shooting, McCray asserted his existence by tagging an elephant at the Philadelphia Zoo with the moniker, “Cornbread Lives.” Thank you for sitting down with Worcester Magazine. It’s an honor to speak with you. I love to read about myself in the

newspapers.

Let’s start at the beginning. If you don”t mind me asking, how did you end up at the Youth Development Center corrections facility in the first place? I was a menace. I didn’t

want to go to school. I won’t talk about the things that I did. Let’s just call it truancy. I remember saying, “When I get out of here, I’m going to set the world on fire.” The world was unprepared.

too. My writing was very poetic. I would read the letters to the gang members and the way I read aloud would captivate them. This enabled me to have free passes to the city at a time when Philly was the murder capital of the world. Risk didn”t apply to me because of the love letters I had written.

Let’s talk about your own love letters. What was the first thing you tagged at Strawberry Mansion Junior High School? Ha! How did

you hear about that? “Cornbread loves Cynthia.” I met Cynthia when I came home from reform school. When I arrived, it The Love Letters murals in Philadelphia was the third week after schools started have brought a lot of people together. How in September. The teacher introduced me did you inspire them? To start, when I was and I scanned the room for the prettiest in reform school, I wrote love letters for girl. There I found her in the back row. the gang members to their girlfriends. I And I saw a vacant seat next to her. She befriended them by doing so. They told didn’t mind me being her friend. She me when I got released I wouldn”t have was kind of smart. I started walking her anything to worry about, out of sheer home everyday, but she always told me respect for my writing their love letters. I that she didn’t want a boyfriend. I started would even read the responses that arrived tagging on our route home: “Cornbread from the girls and answer those letters loves Cynthia.” She didn’t think it was for

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her. “There are so many Cynthias,” she’d say. “I don’t even know a Cornbread,” she’d say. One day, I wrote it in chalk on her house and she came to school and told me, “That bastard wrote his name on my house!” Cornbread was a phantom to her. But Cornbread had made her popular. All her girlfriends wanted to know who Cornbread was. She looked past me again and again. Finally, she noticed that I had written Cornbread on my textbook. It took a couple months before she grabbed my book and asked, “Is this you?” Then she wanted to be my girlfriend. I went home and met her parents. I was dressed like a jitterbug. Straight street. She was a well-to-do individual. Back then, I kept coming around and her father told me, “I do not want you coming to my house.” I told him I wouldn”t come by anymore, but he couldn”t stop her from coming to my house if that was what she wanted. Her parents knew she was with me. He transferred her to another school. After that, I just started writing “Cornbread.” There was no more Cynthia.

Star-crossed lovers! Where is Cynthia now? Now she’s a born-again Christian. She works as a pharmaceutical professional. Cynthia’s done really well for herself.

Is there any truth to the rumor that you tagged the Jackson 5’s jet? I had a point to

prove. They said I was dead and I was not going to let my reputation go to someone else’s grave. I tagged a skyscraper, a cop car, a jet, an elephant. I wanted the media to write about me. I would tip them off about where I was going and they’d say,

“Cornbread, call us back when it’s done.” The newspapers spread like a contagious wildfire. That made me the most unique graffiti artist in the world. No one could duplicate me.

What was it like to be inducted into the Graffiti Hall of Fame? I’ve shown in

museums in Europe. I’ve appeared in a lot of books. Those things are great, but at the end of the day, it all comes back to Philadelphia.

Can you tell us about your project in Philadelphia for July 2018? The world

doesn”t know this, but the hip hop and graffiti cultures were both born and bred in Philadelphia. Anything in New York gets magnified because it is the media capital of the world. But, New York did not start hip hop. We were the first element. Philadelphia’s graffiti movement. I’ll give them credit, by the time the movement reached the Bronx, they put a lot of flavor into it. but the culture started in Philadelphia. Every time we have a show there”s always a misunderstanding about where it started. Right now, I’m working on a Street Art Festival in Fairhill Square Park. I want Philadelphia hip hop to come together under one roof. And that can’t be done without the experts. You know where I found them? Worcester, Massachusetts. I swear on my mother”s grave, I want y’all to come help me put this together.

Do you still get the urge to tag walls in your ordinary life, like when you go to the store for groceries or wait for the bus? Every. Single. Day.

— Sarah Connell

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