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his week’s cover story doubles as a handy guide for voters this election season. There has been a lot of talk in the city about the state of the schools and perceptions around their leadership – but talk is cheap, and votes are what matter to the 10 candidates running for School Committee. All six incumbents are trying to reclaim their seats, and they are all leveraging their experience and knowledge in asking for your vote – yes, you! Meanwhile, there are four challengers with differing back stories, but one thing in common – a hunger to get on the committee and start pushing their vision for helping Worcester’s huge school district. Who will you vote for? We hope our summaries will give you a little insight into each candidate so you can be more informed at the polls on Nov. 3. District City Council races will get the same treatment on Oct. 22, and the At-Large candidates will have their day on Oct. 29. Stick with Worcester Magazine for more coverage, and remember – get out and vote! - Walter Bird Jr. and Tom Quinn

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Stearns Tavern move, disability access earns praise for city

Tom Quinn

ity officials and a number of community partners were practically beaming with pride as they laid out the plan to move historic Stearns Tavern from its current Park Ave location to the old Coes Knife factory site off Mill Street. The City Council approved funding for the plan this week, killing two birds with one stone: saving one of the oldest buildings in the city from demolition, and improving services for the city’s community of disabled residents. “I’ve been at Preservation Worcester for over 11 years, and this is one of if not the most exciting project of my time there,” Preservation Worcester Executive Director Deb Packard said. Stearns Tavern has been surviving on borrowed time ever since June 19, 2014. Owner Ed Salloom of Salloom Realty filed for a waiver from the Historic Commission’s one year required waiting period for demolition of historic buildings. Although his motion was denied, that action allowed him to demolish the building starting June 19 of this year; luckily for all involved, Salloom preferred saving the building over tearing it down, and worked with Packard and the city to provide more time to business retention manager Phil Niddrie and the project team. “It was destined for the wrecking ball,” Packard said. “Our only choice was to try to move it … but we didn’t just want to move

it without a plan for the long-term financial support and upkeep of the building. It was important to us that the structure had a new life.” The new life starts with a $150,000 investment from the city for environmental remediation and moving costs – money

from the Community Development Block Grant funds the city was reimbursed after paying fines on behalf of audited Community Development Corporations. It does not end there, though, as the Seven Hills Foundation will be occupying the building, running programming for residents with disabilities

WOO-TOWN INDE X Senior citizens at The Willows get chance to meet and hear from candidates at forum with Sen. Harriette Chandler, Worcester Magazine and WCRN. +3

It may not draw the kinds of crowds its Irish counterpart does, but the Columbus Day Parade had good weather and plenty of spirit to go along with it. +2

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Mayor Joe Petty wants Marco Rodrigues for interim superintendent. We feel he will do fine in that role. For the permanent job, we have someone else in mind. But let’s keep the political backings out of it. -2

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A weekly quality of life check-in of Worcester School Superintendent Melinda Boone did not often help herself with her approach sometimes, but the piling on after learning she took a job in Virginia is rather void of class. -2

and employing some in a cafe. The Coes Knife site, located on Coes Pond less than a mile from the Tavern’s current location, is still slated to be the site of a universally-accessible, multi-generational

Happy 10th anniversary to Niche Hospitality Group and its bevy of restaurants. +10

Erick Godin is officially closing the Lucky Dog Music Hall. He promises we’ll like what’s coming next, but still it is sad to see another live music venue bite the dust. -3

Everyone has the right to sidewalk space, but it can get quite crowded at the corner of Main and Front streets with panhandlers, pedestrians and Dunkin’ Donuts customers jockeying for space. -1

The 10th annual Beggars Bowl keeps up the good work at First Baptist Church. +4

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Departing Schools Superintendent Boone: ‘I’m always learning’ Tom Quinn

orcester Public Schools Superintendent Melinda Boone sent shockwaves through the city when she announced her resignation to return to her hometown of Norfolk, Va. Boone, who had run Worcester’s schools for more than six years, is returning to the community where she was chief academic officer before accepting a job in Worcester, and as her record in Virginia is examined before she boomerangs back to the state, Boone and others are looking back on her tenure in Worcester. “I’m on my third contract in Worcester, and it has been difficult since day one,” Boone said. Since the beginning of her time in the Heart of the Commonwealth Boone has had her detractors, with at least two School Committee members voting against each of her three contracts. Rather than being chased out of Worcester, though, Boone said her decision had more to do with Norfolk and a desire to boost the struggling district back to a position of strength. “Here we’ve had stability in Worcester,” Boone said. “Now, as a superintendent, I understand fully what that stability means. That’s what I started reflecting on for that district. I prayed about it a lot, I talked with my family, and I thought I couldn’t live with myself if I didn’t at least attempt to go back to see if I couldn’t help that district become the strong district it had been.” Supporters say Boone is leaving Worcester in better shape than when she found it.

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Worcester’s high school graduation rate was 79.2 percent last year, but only got that high after six consecutive years of improving rates, from a low of 67.2 percent in 2006, when the state Department of Education started tracking the data. Dropout rates also shot down, far outpacing the state’s progress, and MCAS scores improved significantly. Supporters also tout infrastructure improvements and a planned new Nelson Place School. Critics, on the other hand, contend the dropout rate decrease is an illusion, and that there has been more violence in schools due to incompetently enforced disciplinary or security measures. There have certainly been more high-profile school safety incidents, including a string of bomb threats and injured staff members at North High School this winter. Boone was slammed for a perceived lack of transparency during that process, a criticism that carried over to recent weeks, when two separate school employees were revealed to have been arrested for child pornography in internal emails in which Boone noted she hoped the media did not find out about the incidents “I’ve never seen myself as a perfect entity or a finished deal,” Boone said. “I’m always learning.” Still, Boone contends she handled disclosures of information legally and properly during her time in Worcester. “One of the things that has never been fully defined for me was, what is it in the communication that you are seeking?” Boone continued on page 7

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Proud Pride president steps down to switch gears

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t has been a banner year for Worcester Pride. The LGBTQ advocacy organization celebrated its 40th anniversary in the city this year, and its annual parade has seen huge growth. The Pride flag was raised over City Hall for just the second consecutive year, and the city is still basking in the glow of improving its Municipal Equality Index score, which measures a city’s attitude toward sexual orientation and gender identity, from a subpar 55 to a perfect 100 in last year’s report. The man who oversaw the last few big years, John Trobaugh, recently announced he was stepping down as the president of Pride. “I felt like this year was a really good year,” Trobaugh said. “But I also feel like we need a community center. And I felt like if I didn’t step down from the board I would never have time for it.” The community center Trobaugh wants would be a space for LGBTQ people, especially families, to come together in an effort to strengthen the community. Trobaugh can rattle off a list of communities in Massachusetts with dedicated facilities for the LGBTQ community, and said he just wants to see the second largest city in New England have the same amenities as everywhere else. “If there was a space that had programming for gay and lesbian couples, and if there was a physical space, I think that would really draw the community together,” Trobaugh said. “There are a variety of things happening in STEARNS TAVERN continued from page 4

playground. The historic building, which is one of the best surviving examples of Federal vernacular architecture, will supplement that goal. “Worcester needs this,” Commission on Disability co-chair Nancy Garr-Colzie said. “The Commission on Disability looks forward to working with all and any that are involved with it. First hearing that there was going to be a park, I was very excited, like a child would be. But now, like a child, you have to learn to share. So we’re going to share this property, and hopefully get the best out of it that we can.” Since the property owner is already giving the city and its partners more time than needed, and the impetus for moving the building was to make the parcel profitable again, cost is an issue until the building can be moved in the Spring. Preservation

the community, and I think it would be synergistic to have them all in one place.” Of course, Worcester is already ahead of the curve on LGBTQ friendliness by getting a perfect score from the Human Rights Campaign on the 2014 Municipal Equality Index. That was a jump from the score of 55 the city has gotten just one year prior, although Trobaugh said the city was LGBTW friendly even back then. “I knew somebody must have done something wrong, because we should have qualified for 75 at least,” Trobaugh said. “So I went to the city manager and told him this would be an easy win. And the city manager said, ‘Let’s try for 100 percent.’” City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. said things like accounting for hormone therapy in the Worcester will foot that bill. “We are committed to having this building enhance their vision and their goals,” Packard said. “Preservation Worcester is a small organization. We have committed, before the move to Coes Pond, to pay for the heat, the water, the electricity, the snow removal, the lawn care, fire monitoring and who knows what else.” “This will be a welcome resource to all families and citizens of Worcester,” Seven Hills Foundation Vice President of Government and Community Relations Bill Stock said. “When you design with accessibility in mind, it helps everyone. Seniors, people with young children, as well as people with various disabilities.” There is still time for the public to weigh in on the project, and some already did during the meeting. Accessibility advocate Scott Ricker’s tone was one of hope, but also

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city’s health insurance plans or building antidiscrimination language into city bids helped with hitting all the high notes and getting a perfect score. Appointing an LGBTQ liaison to the city manager’s office and the Worcester Police Department also counted positively. “I think it sends this message to people – what kind of place is Worcester?” Augustus said. “It makes everyone think this is a place for everyone to be welcome.”

The city has received a preliminary score this year from the HRC, which traditionally publishes its report in November. Even if the city gets another perfect score – they are not allowed to release the preliminary score until HRC reports – Augustus said there are always things the city can do to improve the climate in the city.

caution that the plan should take into account the space needed to serve a large population. He said he was concerned about Stearns Tavern subtracting from the space available for the park. “I believe the city’s in a great position to save a valuable historical building here,” Ricker said. “My concern is the development of the property and the footprint afterwards for the size of the accessible park and playground. Is it truly going to be a large space that’s going to be usable and impactful, not just for Seven Hills but for the whole region?” City Manager Ed Augustus Jr., who helped spearhead the project, said he views it as a signature accomplishment. “I’m convinced this is one of those projects that every one of us in this room are going to look back on when our careers are over and say this is one of the things we’re most

proud of,” Augustus said. “We’re creating an opportunity here in our city for people with physical and other challenges to fully participate in recreational activities in our public parks. This is long overdue.” There are two public meetings scheduled related to Stearns Tavern, both held at IBEW Local 96 Hall on 242 Mill St. The first is Monday, Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m., and will outline the concept and mission of the park and the building. The second is Monday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m., and will discuss the essentials of creation for the universally accessible playground.

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“I think we’re always looking for more and better ways to make the city more inclusive,” Augustus said. Trobaugh feels similarly about Pride – even though the city is LGBTQ-friendly, he said there will always be a need for a community like his to have advocates and resources. “I think [the city] is as close as it can get,” Trobaugh said. “There are still pockets in the city that aren’t [LGBTQ friendly], but they’re shrinking. But I don’t believe there will ever be a time when Pride isn’t needed.” “When I first came to Worcester, Pride was in a parking lot on Water Street,” Trobaugh added. “The consensus was that we needed to be more family friendly.” Now, the Pride parade goes through the heart of downtown, and the collaboration with city government proves Pride has a seat at the table in terms of improving life for its members. “I didn’t feel like there was as much political clout back then as there is now,” Trobaugh said. “I think the LGBTQ voice has been strengthened because Pride has been strengthened.” Trobaugh said other community centers he has looked at have taken about five years to go from concept to construction, although there is a chance his dream comes true sooner than later because of Worcester’s strong BOONE continued from page 5

asked, using the child pornography email as an example, although she said she did not put a gag order on the recipients of the email. “I need to be able to have confidential conversations with the School Committee and have it handled in an appropriate manner.” Current At-large City Councilor Konnie Lukes was the mayor when Boone was chosen as superintendent. Lukes had high praise for how Boone handled blazing a trail in a city government traditionally dominated by the same type of people. “The superintendent was the first women we’ve had as the superintendent, the first minority, and the first outsider, so she had three obstacles to deal with, and basically paved the way for the next person,” Lukes said. “As a woman, as a minority and as an outsider, I think she did an admirable job in dealing with a large urban system that became riddled with controversy.” There is one question that hangs over any discussion about criticism of Worcester’s first black superintendent – is any of the negativity leveled at her fueled in part by race? There are no black School Committee members, and nine of the 10 candidates for seats this election season – full of opinions about Boone – are white. In Norfolk, two of the three white members of the school board voted against Boone’s hiring. Some in Worcester have suggested Boone would not have been treated as harshly if she were a white man – does that theory hold any water

availability of space and buildings. “Worcester is a very special place,” Trobaugh said. “There are buildings you could probably occupy earlier than [five years].” Trobaugh has already organized a town hall discussion about potential community center plans for Sunday, Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. at the YWCA. Interested residents, LGBTQ or otherwise, can get more information or RSVP online at bit.ly/LGBTQCENTER. Worcester did miss out on bonus points in one category on the equality index – having an openly LGBT elected or appointed municipal leader. Trobaugh said he thinks the city would elect a non-straight leader, although there are still challenges. “I think you can never worry too much about diversity,” Trobaugh, who has unsuccessfully run for School Committee, said. “I think Worcester would be OK with an LGBT person. What running for office requires is personal sacrifice, and if you’re in a community of color or LGBT, when you already have a few strikes against you, it’s tough.” Reporter Tom Quinn can be reached at 508-749-3166 x324 or tquinn@ worcestermagazine.com with story ideas, feedback, or questions. Follow him on Twitter @bytomquinn. with the outgoing superintendent? “I don’t think so,” Boone said. “I think part of it could be, but I think most of it is that I started in the position with the children in mind. And I respect the role of a school committee whose responsibility is around policy, and my role is day to day operations. There’s a lot that was changed in education in the time I’ve been here, we’ve come through the most challenging recession since the Great Depression.” “That created change for a lot of people, including myself,” Boone continued. “Sometimes there are those who have to put a face to the reason for change, rather than dealing with the fact that change was going to happen whether I was here or not.” As for her tenure in Worcester, while she acknowledges the controversy surrounding her responses to incidents, Boone said she has no regrets. “I don’t regret a day of making a difference in the lives of all children,” Boone said. “And I think that was part of the rub. I educated all children here. That’s my responsibility. I’m not superintendent for some, I’m superintendent for all.” Boone’s starting date in Norfolk is set for Dec. 1.

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Last week, commuters into the city were tickled by an upside-down Prime Auto billboard on I-290 westbound. The clever marketing ploy earned the company exposure on social media, although as we noted, that’s a stunt you can pull off exactly once. So of course, this week, the billboard was replaced by another upside-down sign, presumably for whatever advertising agency was clever enough to come up with such an innovative concept. Clearly we’re just blessed they took some time off from patting themselves on the back to let us know what company they work for (Adversium? Advertia? It was hard to tell because THE BILLBOARD IS UPSIDE DOWN). Recycling stuff like this is the same attitude that got us six more “Rocky” movies than we needed. Also, as a few readers have let us know, this gimmick isn’t even new for Worcester, since local company Frankenstein’s Recycling used the same tactic years ago. It makes your advertisement stand out, but only if you’re the only one doing it – otherwise it just looks like everyone had a collective stroke while designing their billboards. The sign was later changed to a right-side-up ad, still for Prime Ford. No one ever got fired for buying a right-side-up billboard, that’s what I say.

PEARS AND BEARS: Months after the

DCU Center announced an upcoming restaurant incubator space, a winner has been chosen – Candace Murphy, who will open Figs and Pigs Kitchen and Pantry – a “micro-eatery” - in November. This is really going to steal the thunder from my restaurant idea, Oats and Goats. Or my other idea, Bananas and Llamas. Or Cereal and Cockatiels – that one sounds delicious. The original target date was set for September, which is obviously a no-go, so the new place will allegedly open in November, and will be open on the street level as well as to people on the concourse of the DCU for events. It’s scheduled to be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., which is a few short of that 18-hour day the city keeps talking about, but activating that space can only be a positive thing for a revitalized downtown.

METAPHOR ASSASSIN: Mayoral (and

at-large council) challenger Bill Coleman raised some eyebrows when he compared current Councilor and hopeful mayor Mike Gaffney to legendary action hero James Bond during last week’s WCCA/Worcester Magazine debate, for no apparent reason. It also raises a few questions – if Gaffney is 007, what does that make Coleman, who is competing against him? Goldfinger? And where does that leave Petty, the incumbent, the main target of Gaffney’s volleys? Can we pencil him in as Blofeld? That would make the Democratic machine SPECTRE, which would bring no end of delight to his opponents. The bigger question is, what political strategy goes into deciding to associate your foe in an election with the greatest movie character of all time? If you must use movie references to make a point, maybe next time cast yourself as the hero and let your opponent play Oddjob.

IT’S ANTHEM, NOT ME: There’s a scene at the end of the Will Ferrell movie Elf where

Zooey Deschanel’s character gets up in front of a large crowd and starts singing Christmas carols in awkward silence, because “the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” The Worcester City Council had a patriotic version of that scene acted out in real life Tuesday, as the audio for the Doherty High Madrigal Singers’ Star Spangled Banner – usually pumping on the City Hall sound system at the beginning of every meeting – was extremely low, to the point of being barely audible. At-large Councilor Kate Toomey tried to save the day by belting out the lyrics, but didn’t quite spur the groundswell of music that would have happened if we lived in a movie. Maybe Uncle Sam is like Santa Claus – he needs a sign of faith to continue existing and giving gifts to all the good boys and girls. In which case, my apologies, America.

HEY, BABE: All of Worcester’s publications, great and small, seem to have some take on the

upcoming municipal election. Inside Worcester had an interesting take on the District 1 City Council race. “A babe in the woods,” read the headline on the cover, with an accompanying photo of challenger and recent Holy Cross graduate Cindy Nguyen, who is challenging incumbent Tony Economou. Now, clearly every writer worth his or her salt will have realized by now that “babe” has more than one connotation, and putting it next to a photo of a 20-something female is going to cause some people to jump to the wrong conclusion when it comes to your

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bit of a reporter dog pile at the Durkin Administration Building on Friday, as Worcester Magazine, Masslive, Charter TV3 and NECN all converged on the superintendent’s office at the same time. It wasn’t our fault, though – that’s just when the administration wanted to meet with everyone, in 5-minute chunks. After shooting down our suggestion to just let all the reporters in at once, so as to save time and not repeat questions, outgoing Supt. Melinda Boone ran through the media in one-on-one interviews to talk about her resignation and move back to Norfolk. Our apologies to everyone behind us in line – special mention for Mike Kane of Masslive (he didn’t want to be mentioned in Worcesteria, but he’ll have to deal) for managing to stretch our interview to 13 minutes – still not enough, given the seismic change Boone’s departure will have on the city. The Virginian-Pilot – Boone’s new watchdog now that she’s moving back down South – actually sent a reporter and photographer to Worcester for a few days this week to check out Worcester schools and talk to people here about the high-profile superintendent. Unfortunately, Worcester Magazine will not be sending anyone down to Virginia to report on Boone’s tenure there. That Liberia thing really blew out our travel budget.

HAPPY HOUR: The city will spend some of the money it got back from HUD in the Community

Development Corporation debacle on moving the historic Stearns Tavern to the old Coes Knife site. The vast majority of City Council attendees were on board, but one regular was upset. “Like everything Worcester does, it was done in the dark,” Jo Hart said. “I was interested in this tavern in June of 2014, and I shortly thereafter went through it, and I liked it a lot. And I had certain plans for it. No one said there would be money available.” Hart said she wanted the city to clarify what they were doing and to make money available to the best idea. “Please put that in the paper,” she said. Ask and ye shall receive, Jo. The full story on Stearns is in this issue, but how do you turn down someone asking for press coverage? Very easily, of course, but it’s good to note that there’s always someone in opposition to any project.

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Like Sinatra, Boone did it her way

itting by herself at a long table inside her office one day last week, Boone met with media outlets one by one - her rules, her way. She chose not to do a press conference in the wake of news that she has taken a job as superintendent of schools in Norfolk Virginia, leaving Worcester Nov. 30 after some six-plus years on the job. It was, really, a microcosm of Boone’s time as school chief here. She has done things by her rules, her way. Whether trying to kick the media out of North High School the night of a meeting with parents concerned about violence at the school - a meeting where the editor of Worcester Magazine yelled at Boone directly and refused to leave; whether siding firmly with a principal many believe is way over her head at North High, and letting her call out one of her own teachers as very close to being a racist; whether it was refusing to give in to cries for metal detectors and security cameras in her schools — through all of that, and through such crises as a MCAS scandal and more — Boone, hired in 2009 and under a microscope every since, has done things her way. Perhaps there is no greater example than the separate emails about two employees busted on child pornography charges. She did not tell the public about it; she simply fired off emails to School Committee members, saying she hoped the media did not find out. Most of the news media disagreed with the tactic, but Boone made the call the way she saw it. Ask just about anyone who has dealt with Boone professionally — even her most ardent supporters on the School Committee — and they will tell you her number one weakness is communication. During the interview in her office, she was asked whether she had failed at being a good communicator. “You know, I was fully vetted,” she said. “Let me be clear. The board that hired me is not the board that was here when I left. None of the current board was in place when I was brought on board in 2009. When I came to Worcester, I had not been a superintendent ... The communication piece, you know, it was one of those things that had never been fully defined for me, what is the communications you’re seeking?” She referred to her email about the child porn suspects. “I made sure [the School Committee] were informed, so if the press called they could say they knew about it,” Boone said. “So, you know, it’s the definition of what’s the communication you’re looking for.” While she did not say it, it has been clear in her time in Worcester Boone has not considered the media part of her responsibility. She has often said the students come first. After that, in no particular order, it was probably the parents, her bosses on the School Committee and her staff. Whether the media got a scoop or not has never been part of Boone’s way. She was vilified on social media and by some in the media for the way she handled the arrests of the two employees. Boone stuck to her convictions. “I think there are things the School Committee should have a right to know, and all of that is not necessarily the media’s responsibility,” said Boone. “Is this conversation about what you didn’t know that you feel you had a right to know versus the School Committee? There are conversations we have that don’t necessarily belong in the public eye.” One could point out many parents and much of the public become informed through the media, and maybe, just maybe, some of them would want to know two employees had been accused of possessing child pornography. Boone sees it different. In the end, perhaps that is what her time as superintendent in Worcester will be remembered for: a different person, someone from the outside, who did things her way, on her terms. More often than not, we may have disagreed. There is, however, something to be said for doing things your way, for better or worse, on your terms and for your reasons. Had she stayed, that style may well have led to her ultimate dismissal, but Boone decided to leave first. She heads back home to Virginia, for better or worse, having done it her way, on her terms.

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There’s no place like ‘home’ Janice Harvey

ince Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Melinda Boone announced her resignation last week, speculation has been off the charts as to who will be her permanent replacement. The interim pick, according to Mayor Joseph Petty in his role as School Committee chair, will be Dr. Marco Rodrigues. Rodrigues was appointed by Boone as “Chief Academic Officer,” a position created by our departing superintendent – one of many appointments Boone made during her six-year tenure. I have dealt with Rodrigues on several occasions – primarily through the grievance process. He is a soft-spoken, polished gentleman who listens intently and makes his decisions behind closed doors. It’s been my experience that he often played good cop to former Human Resources Director Stacey DeBoise Luster’s bad cop in such situations. Luster’s job was to antagonize, while Rodriguez’s job was to sympathize. The likely outcome was whatever Boone decided. One name has been heard more than any other as the best choice for our next superintendent: Maureen Binienda. For the record, I couldn’t agree more. As the principal of South High, Binienda has proven time and again that she is fully committed to the children of Worces-

ter. There is little difference between the demographics of North High and South, yet Binienda runs her school wearing the proverbial velvet glove that cloaks an iron fist. She tolerates no nonsense nor accepts any excuses; yet, she knows well her student body and their myriad issues. From homelessness to hunger, she works tirelessly to clear societal obstacles to learning. While many applications will cross the desk of the next mayor, what needs to be avoided are any affiliated with the Eli Broad Foundation. The Broad Superintendents Academy has churned out more illsuited alumni than Clown College. Take for example, the Broad-trained superintendent of Huntsville, Alabama who laid off 150 experienced teachers to save money, while handing a contract to Teach for America to hire rookies on the cheap. School districts in New Jersey, Rhode Island, Louisiana, Illinois, Michigan and Pennsylvania have all been taken in by Broad grads, much to their chagrin. According to renowned educational policy analyst Diane Ravitch, “the Broad Superintendents Academy is not certified, has no state approvals, is not subject to any outside monitoring, yet it ‘trains’ people who will then take leadership roles in urban districts and in state education departments. Many were never educators.” continued on page 12

We speak for the trees Mary Knittle ur community came together in 2009 like no other time in recent history in the wake of devastating infestation caused by the Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB). As a longtime supporter of the Worcester Tree Initiative’s (WTI) goal to re-plant every tree lost, I can say we have all learned that ongoing investment will remain a critical component of our ongoing success. We continue to face challenges head on as custodians of a healthy, vibrant urban and suburban forest canopy. At this time last year, WTI marked its 30,000th treeplanting milestone. The city of Worcester has planted 6,500 trees during the past six years. WTI gave 6,000 trees to residents of the impacted areas, ensuring recipients were trained on how to plant and care for them. The Department of Conservation and Recreation planted another17,500. WTI also launched an educational program with local schools and willing individuals to instill interest in trees so they can become stewards of our future forest. These celebrations and accomplishments were quickly replaced, however, with the sobering reality of another 4,000 ALB-infested trees identified and

then removed. The community’s commitment to replanting is undaunted. Moving our “fundraising” into a higher gear is necessary if we are to continue the good work that we have started. The ALB infestation is not only a situation that needs remediation, it is also a wakeup call to all communities that we cannot take the urban forest for granted. Around the country, communities are preparing for threats to their trees and are looking at the model we started here. There are endless benefits to rebuilding our forests in the city and surrounding towns. Beyond their aesthetic visual qualities, the fact remains trees provide shade, increase property values, lower noise levels, improve health and reduce energy use as evidenced by a recent UMass-Amherst study of electricity usage in Worcester’s Burncoat neighborhood. There are numerous storm water runoff reduction benefits as well. Capturing rainwater in leaves, bark and roots is proven to reduce street and property flooding. A healthy urban forest depends on everyone getting involved. This effort started with great supporters and WTI founders, U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Worcester, and Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tim

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Critics of the Broad training say it encourages corporate-management techniques. Experienced educators are forced out and parents are left out of the loop, while “maximum disruption” is the goal. In Worcester, the implosion of the Claremont Academy several years ago was a prime example of “maximum disruption” at its most successful. Recently, the hiring of principals encouraged to follow the Broad handbook resulted in personnel changes that left veteran teachers shoved out to make room for greenhorns willing to be molded and scolded: corporate management techniques on full display, á la the Broad Academy. Teachers fresh out of college are so pleased to be hired, so afraid to be fired they will endure all sorts of unfair treatment until tenured. Many will give up and leave the profession before that day arrives, making way for another batch of hatchlings. There may be a day when experienced teachers don’t exist if this ugly trend continues, and that’s just way the Broad Academy would like it. The city leaders will very likely go ahead with plans to hire a firm that will head-hunt nationally for a job that should be filled with a “home-grown” superintendent. A Worcester born-and-bred superintendent would understand its families, its neighborhoods, its struggles and its history. Melinda Boone feels that she’s the right fit for Norfolk, Virginia for precisely those reasons. Since Mayor Petty has seen eye-to-eye with Boone throughout her six years in Worcester, surely he must agree. Seems only logical, no?

Murray. But it is the boots on the ground that have made a major impact. Hundreds of residents have already volunteered and are helping water trees in front of their houses. Young Adult Foresters (summer jobs for youth) watered trees with a watering truck. Neighbors in our target zones continue to attend WTI’s tree planting trainings in droves. And we planted trees with students - our future tree stewards - at 54 schools including all of Worcester’s public schools that had space and wanted them. With trained eyes watching over the health of the trees, we hope to reduce impacts of another infestation and be well prepared if it occurs again. And that’s exactly why we need your support. Growing up in Worcester, I benefited from the many trees in the neighborhood. Vital and abundant, the trees were as critical a part of the community as the buildings, streets and sidewalks. Trees lend a livability that makes people feel safe and comfortable. And this is why we need your help more than ever before. To get involved, visit the Worcester Tree Initiative on-line at treeworcester.org or call us 508-752-1980. Become a tree steward today. Future generations will thank you. Mary Knittle is co-chair of the Worcester Tree Initiative Steering Committee

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SCHOOL COMMITTEE W orcester’s municipal election is closer than you think. Voters on Nov. 3 will have the chance to go to the polls and choose the city councilors and School Committee members who will serve them the next two years.

Recent history suggests many voters may well have to be dragged to the polls. We hope you choose a different mode of transportation, and to help you when you get there, Worcester Magazine presents the first in a three-part series dedicated to this year’s election.

This week we present profiles for all 10 School Committee candidates. Only six will be standing after the election. You may have made up your mind, but we hope these profiles will tell you a little more about the candidates. In our next issue, Oct. 22, we will profile the six candidates for district seats on the Council. On Oct. 29, in the third, and final, installment of our pre-election coverage, we will profile the 12 candidates for At-Large Council. On Friday, Oct. 30 Worcester Magazine will publish its endorsements for City Council and School Committee online only at worcestermagazine.com. For now, join editor Walter Bird Jr. and reporter Tom Quinn, who have been interviewing each and every candidate, for a look at who wants to represent you on School Committee.

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DIANNA BIANCHERIA

Age: 59 Address: 8 Ventura Road Occupation: Caregiver to parents Incumbent/Challenger: Incumbent,

Age: 18 Address: 25 Ekman St. Occupation: Student, Quinsigamond Community College

seeking fourth term

Incumbent/Challenger: Challenger

In six years on the School Committee, Dianna Biancheria has often been linked to colleague Brian O’Connell as a contrarian voice in the face of a stubborn administration. Her push for information she says should be given to committee members, no questions asked, has often put her at odds with School Superintendent Melinda Boone. Recently, she was critical enough to draw a stern rebuke from Mayor Joe Petty, who chairs the School Committee.

whether she thought the schools are safe. “Generally, our system is working well. The difference now is we have a strong connection with the Worcester Police Department. I also think Mr. [Rob] Pezzella is coming up with different avenues, looking at expenses, what do our schools need?” Pezzella is the schools’ safety liaison. Biancheria has been open in criticizing Boone for excluding him from safety planning. When it comes to academic performance, Biancheria is unapologetic, and says Biancheria has been a staunch champion she will continue to advocate for what she of Chapter 74 programs, which deal with considers most important: school safety, vocational technical education, such as academic excellence, job readiness and automotive classes at Burncoat High School alternative programs, accountability and and engineering at Doherty. transparency. Beyond advocating for schools at In the last two areas, Biancheria believes meetings, Biancheria said it is important to Boone has fallen flat. be visible in the community. “When you cannot have discussion on “You should be making every effort as the floor, and you cannot request reports a School Committee member to be visible, ... we should not be waiting six months for whether it be at a parent meeting, Citywide that information,” Biancheria said. “This Parent Planning Advisory Committee, site is 2015. The social media tells a story, at council meeting, when there are activities in times, better than the administration at the the school. When you have the ability you Worcester Public Schools does, and that is not should be advocating, cheering them on, but something I feel as though should take place.” you also have to be realistic and know you When it comes to academics, Biancheria also have to look at what needs to be done, believes Boone has been somewhat whether it be structural or safety purposes, responsive to the School Committee. That and it’s good to have the conversation with does not mean, however, she thinks Boone the individuals that are on the front lines.” is the right fit for Worcester schools. She and O’Connell were the two votes against On other issues: extending Boone’s contract last year. Biancheria said the committee should • Biancheria would like to see every high start the process of looking for a new school ban hooded sweatshirts (hoodies), as superintendent. principals at South High and Burncoat have Her words seem prescient now, because done, because of safety and to be able to not long after Biancheria spoke with clearly see students’ faces. Worcester Magazine, Boone announced • She supports the inclusion of a question she was returning home to Virginia as on the 2016 ballot concerning Common Core superintendent of the Norfolk School Standards, saying she does not believe the District. system is ready to make the change over Suffice it to say Biancheria’s reaction was to Common Core or the related assessment not exactly rueful. exam, Partnership for Assessment of ReadiStill, with Boone leaving, many challenges ness for Colleges and Careers. remain for the school district. Safety has been • She believes the school budget is topfront and center the past several months. heavy with administration costs. “We need to make some improvements,” Biancheria said without answering directly — Walter Bird Jr.

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COTEY COLLINS

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School Committee members often trip over themselves to establish credibility when it comes to firsthand knowledge about the school system, focusing on trips to classrooms or phone calls made to principals and administrators. Cotey Collins has more recent firsthand knowledge than most – he graduated from Worcester Technical High School this past Spring, and says his experience gives him an edge against “out of touch” incumbents and challengers.

“We need new blood on the School Committee, and people believe I’ll bring that to the School Committee,” Collins said. “I know what’s going on in the schools, and that’s why parents and teachers like me.” Although he is barely old enough to vote, Collins said his age should not dissuade voter from putting him down on their ballots, since he has interests beyond the typical college freshman. “After school, I had nothing else to do, so I just read statutory legislation,” Collins said. “I just really wanted to get involved.” One of Collins’ main issues is fiscal conservatism. He said he is concerned about the allocation of funding and preparing for the future. “I think we should restructure the budget and prepare for budget shortfalls,” Collins said. “If elected, I will work with our state delegation to make it legal for our municipal government to save money. And I have a budget in place to propose to the School Committee if I am elected.” His vision includes an accountability plan for administrators at the Durkin Administration Building, as well as making cuts in some areas to put more money into the classroom. “I believe in a comprehensive salary cap for principals and assistant principals,” Collins said, putting his desired numbers at $99,000 and $90,000, respectively. “That will give us $1 million to $2 million on hand to increase teacher salaries and invest in other programs.” “Taxpayer dollars are being funneled into the administration and not the classroom,” he continued. Collins’ other major concern is safety, especially in light of recent incidents at North High School over the winter, and ongoing pressure from some in local politics to increase police presence – which the city has done – and look into metal detectors and revamped suspension rules for the school system.

“Our schools are not safe,” Collins, who was raised in a single parent household, said. “As a recent graduate from Worcester Technical High School, I’ve witnessed that our schools are not safe. And I know a lot of kids from North, Burncoat, South High, and they’re saying our schools are not safe.” As with most of his issues, Collins came to that conclusion through lived experience. He can rattle off a list of safety concerns he personally had, including being put on a hit list, being bullied and threatened, and other students planting drug paraphernalia on him. He uses that experience to address other issues, such as new Common Core standards that have drawn derision for some who believe Massachusetts’ previous curriculum was adequate. “Common Core is completely ridiculous,” Collins said. “It dumbs down our students. From personal experience, it caused gaps in my education.” Even though Melinda Boone is resigning as superintendent, a description of Collins’ campaign would not be complete without a mention of Boone. Collins was one of the most ardent opponents of the outgoing school administrator, even starting petitions to have her removed from office. He has a clear view of what he wants the relationship between the superintendent and the School Committee to be. “The School Committee is her boss, and the School Committee should start acting like a boss and stop allowing Melinda Boone to be their boss,” Collins said.

On other issues: • Collins is not personally opposed to early school start times, but thinks they should be later for the good of all students. • As a former student at Spirit of Knowledge Charter School, Collins believes in school choice, but thinks the city should be careful about approving new charter schools. • For a new superintendent, Collins wants someone with a background in the learning environment. – Tom Quinn

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Age: 58 Address: 10 Homer St. Occupation: Sociology and psychology teacher at Quinsigamond Community College

Incumbent/Challenger: Challenger, former member seeking return

If Donna Colorio’s name looks and sounds familiar, it is with good reason. A former School Committee member, she was knocked off in the last municipal election, with Hilda Ramirez winning a seat. Since then, however, Colorio has gained even more attention as the leading force behind the move to repeal Common Core educational standards and its associated test, known in its short form as PARCC. Colorio is a huge reason why the question to repeal Common Core will appear on the 2016 ballot, but she says she is not a singleissue candidate. “Nobody [she meets on the campaign trail] talks to me about Common Core,” she said.

“They talk about safety, about schools, about teachers, a variety of things, but Common Core isn’t just a one-issue thing.” It is, however, something about which she is quite passionate. “If we go with the PARCC, there will be less learning and more testing,” Colorio said of the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for Colleges and Careers exam. “Right now, kindergarten teachers are testing every two weeks. There’s a problem there. We’re going to have no room for creativity. We’re going to have no room for creativity, we’re going to just accept mediocrity.” Common Core, Colorio believes, is more than just an issue. “It’s a lifestyle,” she said, “and I think that lifestyle is the wrong lifestyle.” Insisting she is not running on one theme, Colorio said she would bring different views to the School Committee. “Basically, there are issues in our schools right now that need a person or a vote that can look at it from a different perspective, and I think I have a different perspective,” she said. “I’m very passionate about some of the issues coming up this year. Safety, curriculum, accountability.” Colorio said she was not seriously considering running last spring, but was approached by “people in the community with

pretty important jobs,” and encouraged to toss her hat in the ring. With school safety playing a key role in this year’s election, Colorio said she has heard from teachers not being supported by the administration when they have behavioral problems in the classroom. “When you have teachers crying out, principals saying we want police, and you have the administration saying our schools are safe,” she said, “then we have a problem.” Like some of her former colleagues, Colorio earned a reputation in her time on the School Committee as a critic of School Superintendent Melinda Boone. Asked whether she felt it was time to hire a new schools chief, Colorio said, “I believe it is, yes.” A short while after that, Boone announced she was resigning and taking the superintendent’s job in Norfolk, Virginia, meaning, if elected, Colorio would be tasked with helping to hire Boone’s replacement. “One of the key qualities I would look for is someone with a little more experience in a school,” she said, “either as a teacher of principal, as opposed to an administrator.” Colorio said all voters heading to the polls in November should have a vested interest in education. “Right now, the perception or reality of

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safety in our schools is out there,” she said. “I talked to many people with property in Worcester, and the perception is schools in Worcester are not safe. I’m hearing, ‘I’m moving out. I’m going to send my kids to private school.’ Right now, perception or reality is our schools are not safe, and people don’t want to invest in Worcester.”

On other issues: • Colorio sees merit to the city’s decision to expand free lunch to all students, but says it has resulted in some students bringing lunch to school and buying lunch there, which she said could contribute to obesity. • She favors a later start time in high schools of 8 a.m. or 8:15 a.m. • She believes the state needs to examine the formula of how charter schools are funded, instead of taking away from public school budgets. – Walter Bird Jr.

Voters have not exactly turned out in droves for local elections in Worcester. In 2013, there were 15,272 ballots cast. It got even worse in this year’s City Council preliminary, when just 14,305 of the city’s 92,214 registered voters cast ballots.

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In his first stab at political office, Nick D’Andrea decided to run for School Committee. It is, as he puts it, “a passion.” Beyond that, he sees it as his civic duty, something everyone should try at least once.

“I’ve dedicated my life to inner-city youth,” D’Andrea said of work he has done with Friendly House and other community endeavors. “I have a degree in history. I was planning to be a teacher, I stayed in the private sector. The Council was a little overcrowded field. I felt it was a good time in my life to run.” Why he is running is fairly simple, the way D’Andrea sees it. “I think a city this size, an area of this magnitude, we should be a shining star in education,” he said. “Our MCAS scores are good, I think they could be better, although I’m no big fan of high-stakes testing. I would really like to work on initiatives to phase that out, so we can let teachers teach.” D’Andrea believes student achievement should not be judged on whether a child passes a test. “Everyone forgets the term ‘A’ in MCAS,” he said. “Assessment. Aptitude. We need to use it as it was designed, to let teachers gauge where their students are. Take one at the beginning of the school year, and then one at the end. If they’ve met all their grading requirements, they pass. “How is it, all these kids are passing MCAS, and 40 percent of college freshman nationwide are taking remedial classes? What are these tests doing? They’re becoming a brain dump. Sometimes it pushes them behind.” According to highereducation.org, every year in the U.S. nearly 60 percent of firstyear college students discover they are not prepared for post-secondary education, instead learning they must take remedial courses in English or math. As a parent of a child in school, D’Andrea is keenly aware of safety concerns. He is not in favor of installing metal detectors, but supports the city’s move to put police in the high schools and middle schools. “Right now, yes,” he said. “I would like to see how this works out. It’s just so new. I think walking the halls is a little excessive. I would rather have seen a police officer just showing up during the day, a couple times a day, in the morning, the afternoon, walking

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On other issues: • D’Andrea says everyone, regardless of whether they have children attending Worcester schools, should be paying attention, if for no other reason than the school budget is more than 50 percent of the city’s operating budget. • If he had a vote, he would say “no” to a new charter school. • Voters, D’Andrea says, should not vote with an agenda, even though he concedes that is how he has been viewed in some circles. – Walter Bird Jr.

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JACK FOLEY

Age: 62 Address: 6 Winter Hill Drive Occupation: Vice president government, community affairs Clark University

Incumbent/Challenger: Incumbent, seeking ninth term

If — as social media, blogs and angry voters have insisted — the winds of change are blowing in this year’s municipal election, being an incumbent could put you on the endangered species list. Especially, if you are perceived as a vote for the status quo.

Eight-term incumbent School Committee member Jack Foley gets that. He knows how some observers might perceive him. As one of his colleagues said of this year’s election, “[The election] could end up a race between lapdogs and watchdogs.” “I am neither a lapdog nor a watchdog,” Foley said with a laugh recently, before turning serious. “The role of the School Committee is to work in collaboration with the superintendent to identify strategic goals, push goals forward, and hold the

administration accountable for achieving those goals.” It is not, he continued, meant to be a weekly showdown between committee members and the superintendent. “If I have concerns, I’ll raise those privately, and I expect the administration and superintendent to address those issues,” he said. “I don’t necessarily believe in the politics of confrontation. I don’t think it moves the district forward.” Asked the question directly, Foley said, “I don’t rubber stamp, anything.” Still, at a time when School Superintendent Melinda Boone is essentially persona non grata to many Worcester folks, Foley counts himself squarely in her corner. Until recently, it very well may have cost him the election. Boone, however, is resigning to take the superintendent’s job in Norfolk, Virginia. Even that does not guarantee incumbents like Foley a reprieve. “I think you’re always in danger,” Foley said of whether he thinks he might lose his seat. “Every election is different. Every election is a chance for people to vote on our record. You don’t know who the voters are that are going to show up.” Those who do turn out to the polls to elect the School Committee likely will have school safety on their minds. Foley is not among those who believe the schools are unsafe, or that drastic

measures are needed to make them more secure. He does not support the idea of metal detectors in schools, a suggestion first raised by At-Large City Councilor Moe Bergman. “[Safety] has been on the top of our agenda for six months,” Foley said. “It’s an important component of education. It’s a top priority for us, there’s no question about that. Our schools are safe. For anyone to suggest some members of the School Committee take it more seriously than others, that’s wrong. It’s one of the tenets as far as education is concerned.” Foley said he supports the community policing model being used in schools. He sought to correct people who say cops in schools is a new concept. “When my daughter was in middle school, a police officer was there,” he said. “We’ve had police officers in schools, but there’s a certain role.” School funding is another frequent topic of discussion. The city has gone above minimum funding levels, Foley acknowledges, but that has not quite done the trick. “We’re struggling financially,” he said. “We do a really good job of making sure dollars are being used as effectively as they can. The money going for technology is just not sufficient. We’re trying to balance that as much as we can.” What might help, he said, is a recalculation of how Chapter 70 funding is calculated.

Foley said Worcester schools are particularly shortchanges in areas such as special education, where he said they spend far more than what is reimbursed to the district. “That is money that could be going to other services,” he said.

On other issues: • If he were principal, Foley said he would not enact a hoodie ban, but he supports the idea of schools making their own decisions. • He believes testing has become too much of a barometer for overall school and student performance, with improvement levels too broadly based. • Foley is not enamored with charter schools, saying they siphon money from public schools, while cherry-picking students. -Walter Bird Jr.

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MOLLY MCCULLOUGH

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Molly McCullough does not have children, but the lifelong Worcester resident says she is running for School Committee not only because she wants to help the schools, but to improve the big picture in the city that is often affected by the quality of the school district. “It’s important for everyone to find the school system as an important part of their lives, because the success of our schools determines the success of our city tomorrow,” McCullough said. “It affects property value, citizens staying within the city, economic development and growth.” McCullough said if elected, she will try to hire a superintendent who is familiar with Worcester’s unique way of doing business. “I think the ideal person to lead Worcester Public Schools is someone who understands how Worcester is,” McCullough said. “We’re the second largest city in New England, but we have a very small community mentality. And we need somebody out there in the community, that’s going to be making community partnerships, working with all these wonderful businesses in the community to give our students additional opportunities and experiences that they wouldn’t have. And someone who is communicating with us, and giving us that information.” With no open seats on the School Committee, each challenger has to have a reason he or she would be an improvement on a current member. McCullough wants to see the School Committee united in purpose and cooperating on key issues – rather than squabbling in public meetings. “There is something to be said for longevity in a position,” McCullough said. “But sometimes it can be good to get new faces in there with new ideas and new energy. Right now we haven’t seen the School Committee working together as cohesively as they could be. I think there is dissension on important opinions. I think we really need to be cognizant of the communication level coming out of downtown.” McCullough said she would like to see a united front, so the School Committee can more effectively lobby for state funding to improve infrastructure, among other things. “I think we need to do more as a School Committee to work with the City Council, state and federal legislatures to get more funding and get some of those projects that are lined up streamlined, and make additional improvements to the buildings,” McCullough, who grew up the daughter of a school

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JOHN MONFREDO

John Monfredo has been called the Johnny Appleseed of giving away books. It is a label he wears proudly.

principal, said. “A lot of schools this summer did get new windows and new boilers, but we need to do more of that.” McCullough, like most candidates, said Worcester’s public schools are safe. However, she is not opposed to looking into metal detectors, and says police liaisons fostering relationships with students is often a positive. “I do believe our schools are safe, but I believe we can make them safer,” McCullough said. “I never want us to be in the position where we said ‘I wish we had done that to prevent something.’ I think we need to be looking at more proactive measures.” McCullough is also a proponent of academic achievement, specifically programs such as Advancement Via Individual Determination, or AVID, a more rigorous college preparation curriculum. In the search for a new superintendent and the choice for new School Committee members, there are parallels, according to McCullough. “The commodity you’re producing is a human product,” McCullough said. “It’s an extremely difficult job, so you need someone who’s not just showing a passion for the position, but a passion for the community they’re in.”

On other issues: • McCullough thinks the city does the best it can in terms of allocating money to the schools. • Most people do not realize how much charter schools affect public school funding, McCullough said, which is why she is not in favor of them. • Tests like MCAS and PARCC do not accurately gauge what students are learning and stifle teacher creativity, according to McCullough.

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“Not only do we need to put books in the hands of our kids, but we need also to talk to parents about how to read to their children,” Monfredo said. “And it starts when the kid is born.” Monfredo runs “Worcester: The City That Reads,” a program in its 10th year that collects and gives away books to promote literacy in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. It is wholly separate from his work on the School Committee, where he is a proponent of literacy and early childhood education. “The best program I had as a principal [at Belmont Community School] was a full-day preschool program,” Monfredo said. “Every one of those kids passed MCAS. And it’s cost effective – you either pay now or you pay later.” Monfredo is an advocate for addressing a number of things early, before they turn into serious problems. He has also been on the warpath against chronic absenteeism, students missing large chunks of school. It often starts in kindergarten, he said, and can snowball as school goes on. “The longer those kids are absent, the more frustrated they get, and those are the kids who are high school dropouts,” Monfredo said. “So that’s a problem we need to address.” As a School Committee veteran, Monfredo has developed nuanced views on a number of subjects, including charter schools. “I think the competition is good. However, it’s unfair the way the charter schools are funded,” Monfredo said. “We continue to lose millions of dollars in the funding mechanism for charter schools versus the public schools. I think that needs to be looked at, and I’ve articulated that to our local delegation.” Monfredo calls himself “lukewarm” on Common Core. When he was a principal he oversaw the implementation of MCAS, and said while the idea has potential, highstakes testing has emerged as a threat to true learning. “I think the kids are over-tested,” Monfredo said. “When testing did come out years ago I embraced the testing, because I thought it was a great way of making sure we addressed the difficulties of all the kids. But now it’s turned into a real monster. We’re looking at accountability all the time, we’re labeling schools, and it’s unfair because you’re not looking at the type of population an urban city has.” Like many of his colleagues, Monfredo

continues to push for a larger share of the city budget. While the formula for the state’s foundation budget needs to be reworked, he said, Worcester could still do more in the meantime to close the gap. “I’ve been very vocal on the budget because I want a budget that’s adequate and sustainable,” Monfredo said. “The foundation budget doesn’t meet the needs of our students. And Worcester’s budget is in the lowest 2 percent in the state in giving above the foundation budget. I want education to be a priority, along with safety in the schools.” While education is his priority, Monfredo did point out the importance of a strong School Committee to the bigger picture in the city. “Everyone has to remember the economic engine in Worcester is derived from the schools,” Monfredo said. “Parents who were potentially moving into Worcester call me up asking, ‘How are your schools?’”

On other issues: • Monfredo said he has asked for annual safety audits in the past. In regards to current safety concerns, he said the district has addressed them, and in speaking with teachers and parents, he hasn’t come up with requests for additional measures beyond the current police liaisons. • One of Monfredo’s points of emphasis is the “summer slide,” in which students forget lessons and fall behind when they come back to school after a vacation. • Monfredo would like the budget increased for a number of reasons – one of the most important, he said, would be hiring personnel to reduce the student-teacher ratio.

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TRACY O’CONNELL NOVICK

“What I’m doing most of the time is blogging about the meeting,” Novick said about blogging during Thursday School Committee meetings. “When I blog during meetings, rarely am I lapsing into commentary, because I can’t. I started doing it before I was on the committee to share. When I got on School Committee, I realized I needed to keep some record of what happened at meetings. The search bar is on there for me – I blog the meetings as much for me as for anyone [else].” Part of what Novick blogs about are her numerous appearances at state-level meetings. Live-tweeting, blogging, or even testifying at educational events is a common occurrence for Novick, who says bringing Worcester’s

needs to the forefront of state politics, and bringing lessons back from other places, is one of her most important jobs. “Because we’re the largest municipality with an elected School Committee, our voice carries a lot of weight at the state level,” Novick said. “When you say you’re from Worcester, you tend to get listened to by legislators, and the Board of Education doesn’t feel like they can ignore us.” One major topic at the state level is Common Core, a controversial initiative in Worcester that tries to change testing and educating across the country to improve standards. Four years after Worcester adopted the standards, Novick said a recently proposed ballot measure and opponents of Common Core don’t fully realize the extent of what they are asking for. “We voted for it in 2011, and I was screaming all over the place in 2011 that we were making this decision based entirely on politics and money and not on educational merit,” Novick said, while noting MCAS is Common Core-aligned, the same as PARCC. “My first question to people who want to reverse it is, how are we going to get the time and the money back? Every time you do one of these switches, everyone kind of goes through whiplash – we’ve had all those meetings, the teachers and kids are readjusting.” As for school safety, Novick was one of the more vocal opponents of raising police presence to the level of armed encampments

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in schools. The former teacher said some of the safety concerns about fights and violence are overblown, and that staff getting bruised when breaking up a normal fistfight is par for the course in a large high school. “In some ways it gets to a level of crying wolf,” Novick said. “You’ve set off people’s alarm bells so often they don’t go off for legitimate things anymore … What are the actual dangers to kids in our schools? It’s that they’re not getting enough to eat, they don’t have safe places to sleep, we’re not managing to get to all the curriculum, they’re not getting enough exercise.” As for what voters should be paying attention to this election season, Novick recommends people follow her lead and focus on facts and evidence, rather than emotion or reactionary policies, and make their decision after educating themselves. “I always hope people are looking for people who are thoughtful and do their research and don’t just react to things,” Novick said. “I hope people are looking for something beyond an emotional appeal. One of the dangers I always see in political campaigns is people saying things that aren’t borne out by the facts, and I hope people wouldn’t vote for people who are intentionally or unintentionally misleading the public.”

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schools, in which low-performing schools are graded Level 4, because the current formula means some schools will always be classified as level four. • Parents need to get involved in their child’s education, Novick said, but the first role is the school’s to facilitate that involvement. •Novick is proud of educating parents, to the degree that some now know more about the foundation budget than some School Committee members elsewhere in the state.

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Age: 66 Address: 52 Providence St. Occupation: CFOO for Killingly Public Schools Incumbent/Challenger: Incumbent, seeking 17th term

As the city heads toward a municipal election Nov. 3, perhaps first and foremost on the minds of voters is school safety. Fights at North High, some of which have sent teachers to the hospital; a gun found in a locker at Burncoat High School; increased police presence at high schools and middle schools. Those are some of the issues keeping city and school officials on their toes.

The $64,000 question has been: Are the schools safe? Incumbent School Committee member Brian O’Connell, now in his 32nd year on the committee, does not fall into the “yes” or “no” category. He sees it a bit different, although his answer evolved a bit as talked with Worcester Magazine recently. “I think so. I think they are,” O’Connell said, noting the absence of any significant issues in the elementary schools, while acknowledging problems at some high schools. “In my evaluation of [Superintendent Melinda Boone] last year, I said she was basically sitting on a powder keg. That doesn’t mean we’re unsafe. We’re fragile.” Pressed to elaborate, O’Connell said, “We’re safe in terms of students. I think a student who goes to school ... I don’t see a lot students in that situation placed at risk.” O’Connell said committee members used to receive a summary report that presented a “snapshot” of incidents at schools. That stopped, and members started receiving a report that listed just the incident, such as “marijuana” or “knife.” “Now,” he said, “we don’t get that report at all. It stopped about a year ago, no notice.” O’Connell, indicating he would support the use of so-called “wands” instead of metal detectors at schools, as has been suggested, said the use of police in schools using a community policing model, as Worcester has done, is a good move, if done right. “Are they fully-trained? I get the impression, probably not,” he said of officers in a school environment. “I don’t get the sense there was training. Was there protocol in place for staff as well as officers? How do you get officers integrated into school activities? I don’t know if that training has taken place.” If safety has been the top issue for Worcester schools, consider Boone 1A on the list. She is believed to be the reason

some candidates decided to run for School Committee this year, with the thought being a significant turnover could provide enough votes to reverse the 5-2 decision to extend her contract. That point is moot, however, because, with the campaign in full swing, Boone took a job in her home state of Virginia. She is scheduled to leave Worcester schools in November. If he is re-elected, O’Connell would help select the next superintendent. One of the qualities he might look for is the ability to communicate effectively, something for which Boone has been roundly criticized. O’Connell was asked whether some might consider 32 years long enough for a School Committee member. “There’s a point,” he said, “when you can very well say, ‘Are you really looking at schools in an objective manner? Do you do your research? Ideally, if time permits, do you serve on committees related to education outside of Worcester? Do you really develop an independent mind?’ That, to me, is the key factor, whether you’ve been doing this for 18 months or 18 years.”

On other issues: • O’Connell, like just about every School Committee candidate, favors later start times for high school students. • He does not think the Common Core curriculum is needed in Massachusetts. • He believes the school department could spent its share of the budget more wisely. O’Connell has consistently criticized the superintendent for too much money spent on administration. — Walter Bird Jr.

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“You come with your experience,” Ramirez said. “I’m an English language learner myself. I live two worlds. Who is going to understand that? If you don’t know what that’s about, you’re going to make assumptions in policy areas that might not be the right ones for kids. We need some representation of people who know how kids from two cultures learn best.” Ramirez is quick to praise her colleagues on the School Committee for bringing their experiences to the committee floor as well. But she said the committee needs to have a stronger voice overall, and that the discord over important topics manifests itself in troublesome ways. “Why do we allow a City Council member to file an item about a School Committee issue?” Ramirez asked, referring to an order asking for a cost estimate on metal detectors. “That’s disrespectful to the role. Because this body is not functioning well, we have other people [stepping in]. If we were a stronger body and voice in policy, we wouldn’t have these things happening.” Still, Ramirez is upbeat about the district’s academics, praising specific programs will lobbying for more hands-on exposure for students to broaden their experience. “We still have a good district,” Ramirez said. “There are some challenges we have, but there are some amazing pockets of excellence. And it’s about how do you scale those pockets into bigger areas? How do you take a school like Worcester Magnet and integrate the curriculum into your regular academics? It’s about exposure, getting kids that experience they don’t normally touch.” Part of that process, according to Ramirez, is raising the bar academically. “I would like to see us increasing rigor for all students, that our schools have more choices for students who are not succeeding,” she said. “We don’t have the right supports in place.” While Ramirez is happy to address safety concerns, she does add the motivations behind some safety discussions often seem to be linked more to winning office than making substantive change. “I believe why we’re talking about this is

because school safety became a political arm for elections this year,” Ramirez said. “And it’s pretty sad that everyone’s positioning this as a disaster in Worcester, and I don’t think there is. I live in the city, I live where these young people live, and when I walk out, I feel safe.” Ramirez echoed the position of many in the school administration in saying the incidents of violence in schools were not unusual in a district like Worcester, and everything has been dealt with fairly and promptly. “You’re always going to have students fighting, you’re always going to have situations happening in the community that impact schools,” Ramirez said. “Any city of our size is always struggling with youth violence, no matter where you go. Everything has been dealt with quickly, professionally and with the utmost respect for everybody.” While she is not married to the Common Core or MCAS or PARCC, Ramirez does not have the philosophical objection some candidates have to standardized testing. It’s all about implementation, she said, and making sure teachers have input into the design and execution of a test. “I believe in assessments,” Ramirez said. “I believe we need to have assessments, and that’s why we can say we have a great education system here in Massachusetts.”

On other issues: • Ramirez said the school budget needs to be increased, partly because of the high number of English language learners and special education students who need more resources. • Parent engagement is big for Ramirez, who wants to stop pointing fingers at parents and find a solution. • Small class sizes are a universal request of candidates, and Ramirez said in addition, the high schools have too many students per building now. –Tom Quinn

Worcester Magazine, in partnership with the Worcester Cultural Coalition, and as a public service to our readers, this week publishes a City Council survey conducted by the Coalition. Responses will be published in the Oct. 22 issue of Worcester Magazine.

The Worcester Cultural Coalition is the unified voice of Worcester-area arts and cultural organizations. Its mission is to “draw on Worcester’s rich and diverse cultural assets to foster economic revitalization and create a strong cultural identity for Greater Worcester.” Arts and Culture Survey of the mayoral and City Council Candidates: The Worcester Cultural Coalition is the unified voice of Worcester-area arts and cultural organizations. Its mission is “to draw on Worcester’s rich and diverse cultural assets to foster economic revitalization and create a strong cultural identity for Greater Worcester.” Arts, Culture and creativity drive our economy, enhance education, and help build vibrant and connected communities. Arts and culture are not only nice, they are necessary. As a candidate for Worcester City Council or mayor, the WCC invites you to submit answers to the following questions. Your responses and links to your online platforms will be posted in Worcester Magazine, on the Worcester Cultural Coalition’s website worcestermass.org/culture and on the statewide Mass-Creative.org website. We appreciate your running for office and look forward to seeing your opinions in print. Sincerely,

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• Arts instruction increases achievement across all disciplines and develops the whole child. What will you do as a School Committee member to champion arts education for our youth both in our schools and communities? How will you balance the importance of arts education with the constant pull to teach to the test? • The start of a mayor’s tenure often sets the tone of the city council priorities. When elected, what actions will you take in your first 100 days to provide support and resources for the creative community?

• Just as any other city, Worcester faces many economic and social issues. Can you provide examples as to how you would integrate the arts, culture and creative community in solving social problems? How would you use the creative community to drive economic development in the city? • What revenue sources will you create or use to increase the city’s investment in the creative community? • We’ve all had defining moments in our lives. What personal experience with arts, culture and creativity has had an impact on your life and your view of the community? • Worcester is being touted as a creative city with public art, festivals and dozens of cultural organizations. Through the WOOcard program, the Worcester Cultural Coalition is trying to brand Worcester as being creative and to leverage the strength of our members to attract more residents, college students, and visitors. How would you utilize the creative community to make Worcester a great place to live, learn, work and play? Please submit your responses no later than October 15, 2015 to jcox@EcoTarium.org OCTOBER 15, 2015 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM

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After 16 years of providing rock and roll entertainment, The Lucky Dog Music Hall, a staple of Worcester’s live music scene at 89 Green St., and a link to a storied past, is closing its doors for good.

Godin sat at The Lucky Dog’s bar recently, performing some preparatory work before the business changes hands. He spoke about his memories and why the time was right for him to pursue a new path. “Sixteen years is a long time for any job,” said Godin. “The idea of me staying current with Worcester’s live music scene is kind of ridiculous. I play in bands, but I can’t always

said is in a similar position to the one he was in 16 years ago. “I absolutely loved the music scene and I still do,” said Godin. “I love this city. It seemed like the right thing to do at the time. I was younger and I was filled with passion. This person now has that same passion.” It is obvious Godin takes everything about The Lucky Dog not only seriously, but

see the bands. I know that somebody else can do it better than I can. I’m fried, I feel it. It’s time for me to graciously step down.” Godin got his start at The Lucky Dog out of necessity. He was (and is) a member of the music community, and when the spot became available, he felt compelled — along with two other shareholders — to take on the responsibility. Now, he is passing the torch to the new, as-yet unnamed ownership, which he

personally; those walls and that stage have been his home for the better part of two decades. Godin even proposed to his now-wife in the venue. “Those years mean everything,” he said. “I’ve met my wife, formed bands, made so many amazing friends. I’ve been able to show people a lot. I put myself forth a lot. I’m so happy and thankful and grateful for this experience. It’s been wonderful. I’m

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While a new owner will step in to keep the location alive, the new name and potentially new direction are currently unknown. To celebrate many years of success, owner Erick Godin is holding one last hurrah Thursday, Oct. 15 with The Flock of A**holes and The Excrementals. It may be somber saying goodbye to a beloved locale like The Lucky Dog, but its last show is sure to be upbeat and exuberant.

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most thankful for the people I’ve met and the experiences. That will last forever.” What has happened in those 16 years is difficult to boil down in one story, but Godin said much of the shift in the clientele enjoying The Lucky Dog can be attributed to a standard generational shift. “A lot of my friends are older and they don’t come out,” said Godin. “Everyone grew up. Everyone gets older and has families. I’d love to have that too.” “I know there are great bands doing great things here in Worcester,” he continued. “Some of them play here, but they don’t know me anymore. It’s natural.” While Godin’s time operating a beloved live music venue may be coming to an end, he remains confident live music has a home in Worcester, and that the Green Street location can continue to be a live music destination. “People still love coming out for live music,” said Godin. “Bands have friends and those friends come out. You have to give people a good product. You offer great bands, good beer, great sound. You have to give the best that you possibly can.” With The Lucky Dog behind him, Godin plans to decompress for awhile, bartend and help transition the new owner, while looking for a day job. He had a final message for The Lucky Dog faithful. “I’d like to give a huge, huge ‘Thank You’ to everyone,” Godin said. “This city as a whole, our patrons, this has been an incredible ride. Be kind to the next guy.” Head to The Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St., Thursday, Oct. 15 for the final show with Erick Godin’s own band, The Flock of Assholes, and The Excrementals to say goodbye to a mainstay of Worcester’s live music scene. It is suggested to arrive early, as the event is expected to reach capacity. For more information, visit Theluckydogmusichall.com. Reporter Joshua Lyford can be reached at 508-749-3166, ext. 325, or by email at Jlyford@worcestermagazine.com. Follow Josh on Twitter @Joshachusetts.

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John Hiatt, Lyle Lovett turn on charm in Worcester

Two of the finest songwriters in music have joined forces to embark on an intimate, all acoustic “living-room” style tour, which made a recent stop at Hanover Theatre.

Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt, who between them have an endless cache of classic songs, settled into center stage, relaxing in chairs separated by a table, and charmed the audience with offbeat humor interspersed between songs. Hiatt led off with a harmonica-laced blues tune, while Lovett admiringly watched. An audience member asked where Hiatt’s

trademark hat was, which led to some joking about hats. Naturally, this led into Lovett’s classic, “Don’t Touch My Hat.” And off they went, back and forth, pleasing the crowd with favorites, mixed in with a few newer songs. “Feels Like Rain,” which has become one of Hiatt’s signature tunes, came next. The audience clapped its approval as soon as he sang the opening line. Lovett’s guitar picking skills shone in his next offering, a traditional blues song from the 1920s, William Moore’s “One Way Gal.” It is included on Lovett’s latest, and last, CD on Curb records, “Release Me.” Hiatt, not to be outdone, pulled out a bluesy gem from his latest recording, 2014’s “Terms of My Surrender.” The song, “Long Time Comin’,” has a deceptively-simple

melody, typical of Hiatt. The simplicity becomes fresh and new in his capable hands. Lovett then contributed an old favorite, “Lights of LA County.” Hiatt answered with the wonderfully cynical, “What Do We Do Now,” from 2000’s “Crossing Muddy Waters.” On the classy Lovett swing blues number, “What Do You Do,” the two artists finally played some notes together. Up until then, the concert was like a tennis match, back and forth, first one, then the other. Once they blended their guitars, I wondered why they waited so long. On Hiatt’s bluesy “Marlene,” he suddenly burst into a full-throated whistle solo, which brought down the house. At Lovett’s request, Hiatt added a whistle solo to the wonderful

classic, “She’s No Lady, She’s My Wife.” The audience roared its approval. The crowd pleasers were liberally dispersed, including Hiatt’s “Thing Called Love,” “Cry Love” and an inspired “Crossing Muddy Waters.” Lovett contributed “Bears,” as well as the classic “My Baby Don’t Tolerate,” which closed the regular set. Throughout the show, Lovett was charming and appreciative, while Hiatt seemed almost grumpy, although he loosened up as the show progressed. The combination of these two major stars should have been more of a blending of their talents to create something bigger. Still, there was a nice chemistry, as it was obvious they truly enjoy sharing the stage on this tour. STEVEN KING

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Roger Salloom: weaving stories, making music Joshua Lyford

himself was a rambunctious youth. “When I was a little boy, I would hear my parents lock the doors,” said Salloom. “It wasn’t to keep out thieves, it was to keep me in. We had a reservoir of contentment and you can give to other people, because you have that.” While he enjoyed his time in the Heart of the Commonwealth, Salloom felt it was not the appropriate place for the young musician, and while he later learned what it was about the city he appreciated, for those early years he had to leave. “Worcester was too practical for a dreamer,” he said. “I’ve always been a dreamer.” After his time in San Francisco, Salloom moved to Nashville, Tennessee before packing up his family and hitching a camper to his truck to head back to Worcester, where he was inspired to write “Gotta Get out of Worcester” in 1975. “We made it to Worcester and we hit a pot hole and the camper broke off the pickup truck,” recalled Salloom. “I said, ‘Goddamn it, this Goddamn city needs to get its streets fixed.’ There were fabulous blues musicians here. I had traveled all over the United States and these guys were great. They all looked so depressed though. I said, ‘We gotta get out of Worcester.’ That’s how I wrote the song. That was the straw that broke the camel’s back. People needed a new perspective.” Along the way, Salloom has garnered some incredible praise from various media outlets such as Rolling Stone Magazine and the New York Times, as well as winning the hearts and minds of the smaller local media, an arguably more difficult task. “That makes you feel vindicated,” said Salloom. “I have had times when I’ve been

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Roger Salloom has spent his life crafting meticulous musical works that easily exhale the sing-song storytelling lyrics he has made a career out of writing. While originally from Worcester, Salloom left his hometown for San Francisco and later Nashville, drawing the respect of musicians and music fans alike. Since then, he has continued to hone his craft, had an award-winning documentary film created about him, played with numerous legends of the industry and continues to do exactly what he loves to do: create craft works of song and lyrics.

Salloom will be performing alongside his band at Nu Café, 335 Chandler St., Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Growing up in Worcester, Salloom absorbed as much music as he could and beginning his foray into musicianship. “I think what inspired me is the same thing that inspires everybody else,” Salloom said of his early interest in music. “You hear music and it touches you somewhere inside of yourself and then you get ecstatic. You feel cathartic release and it’s something special. When you add lyrics into it, it can be overwhelming. It becomes really, really powerful.” In those early formative days, Salloom fell

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in love with the music of Pete Seeger, Ray Charles, Woody Guthrie, Hank Williams, and later Bob Dylan and Van Morrison. While his career was beginning, Salloom didn’t seem to notice, he simply enjoyed listening to music. “I listened to music and I listened to a lot of it,” said Salloom. “I had no real idea. I just listened to the music and got inspired in my living room and I’d move around and get energized physically and emotionally.” Salloom said those early days were good. His family was stable and loving, though he

broke and pretty unknown. Sometimes a couple of these little reviews are all I’ve had to prove that I’m worth something. Reviews like that and airplay, it makes it easier to do what I want to do. People might say, ‘I should give this guy a listen.’” It’s obvious whatever Salloom is doing is working, having inspired an award-winning documentary film, “So Glad I Made It,” directed by Chris Sautter. “It’s completely odd,” said Salloom. “At first I said to myself, ‘How can somebody make a film about me and it be worth anything?’ I didn’t say that to him, but I saw the pilot and said, ‘Oh, my God, this is a good film.’ It was a good reality film. That’s a cool thing. It was great, it was one of those validating things.” Still, through it all, Salloom plays music for many of the same reasons as others do, for the joy of it and to help those having a tough time. “I love making people feel good,” said Salloom. “I really, really love that. I write because I get something out of it and I really like helping others. I always say, the loneliest guy or woman out in the audience, who feels out of whack and is having the hardest time, that’s the one I’m singing to.” Check out Roger Salloom and his band at Nu Café, 335 Chandler St., Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. You can find out more about Roger Salloom on his website, Rogersalloom. com, where tickets for the Nu Café show are available in advance. Reporter Joshua Lyford can be reached at 508-749-3166, ext. 325, or by email at Jlyford@worcestermagazine.com. Follow Josh on Twitter @Joshachusetts.

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Samantha Mathis ready to Rock and Shock Joshua Lyford

Rock and Shock, the horror convention now entering its 12th year, has SUBMITTED become a music and horror staple in Massachusetts and beyond. Each year, Worcester is bombarded with great musicians, horrific monsters, fantastic films and big name celebrities. While horror is certainly the focus, there are numerous surprises for any aficionado. If all of this sounds appealing, head to the Palladium, 261 Main St., and the DCU Center, 50 Foster St.(the pair share convention duties) Friday, Oct. 16 through Sunday, Oct. 18 to join the fun.

the Living Dead” George Romero, Tobin Bell from the “SAW” films, Naomi Grossman from “American Horror Story,” William Sanderson from “Blade Runner” and “True Blood,” Adam Green, Bill Moseley, William Forsythe, Doug

Bradley and Samantha Mathis from “American Psycho,” “Super Mario Bros.,” “The Strain,” “Under the Dome” and “The Punisher 2004.” Worcester Magazine spoke with Mathis by phone recently in advance of her visit to Worcester. “I’ve been having so much fun going to these conventions,” said Mathis from her home in New York. “As an actor, you’re so separated from your work and how the work is experienced by other people. It’s really interesting to come out and see the different generations of people who have connected to my work. It’s a lot of fun for me to talk to people and hear that my work has meant something to them. I really enjoy these conventions and how grateful everyone seems.” Mathis said she not only enjoys meeting fans of her roles, but enjoys seeing a scene that is relatively new to her. continued on page 32

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“The 13 year old in me gets to connect to the people that scared the bejeezus out of me as a kid,” Mathis said. “It’s fascinating to me to delve into this world of fandom. Seeing fans coming out in these incredible costumes, it’s a whole universe unto itself. I just started doing these and I have a blast. I love seeing the creativity and enthusiasm.”

One of the more surprising revelations for Mathis has been the amount of enthusiasm and appreciation for a particular role of hers Princess Daisy in the 1993 film, “Super Mario Bros.” The movie had the largest budget of any film at the time and was a critical and box office flop. “It surprised me how many fans there are

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of Super Mario Bros.,” recalled Mathis. “For people of a certain age, they grew up with that. I’m proud to be a part of that movie, but I think it was flawed, to put it in a polite way. It’s nice that it’s a fond childhood memory for people and that is a big revelation to me. I was 21 years old and it was the biggest budgeted movie made at the time and there were high expectations. It was an amazing cast to be a part of, it was extraordinarily cast, but it was a challenging movie to make. There were lots of high expectations and there was a lot of stress involved for the creators, but I have really fond memories of the adventure of making the movie.” Mathis can currently be seen in FX’s “The Strain” as Justine Feraldo, a councilwoman. “I feel like this role in the strain is one of the more complicated that I’ve been able to play and I hope that continues,” said Mathis. “I’m always hoping to be challenged by what I’m doing and this character presents challenges. Actors are always looking to do something that they haven’t done before. Not every role will be completely different, but you want to be challenged and scared and pushed out of your comfort zone. Justine is that for me. Being a tough politician from Staten Island is not part of my normal life. Being in a vampire apocalypse is not in my normal wheelhouse.” You can meet Mathis in person at Rock and Shock at the DCU Center. Find out more about Rock and Shock and buy tickets online at Rockandshock.com. For more information and upcoming events from the Palladium and the DCU Center, visit Thepalladium.net and DCUcenter.com, respectively.

Reporter Joshua Lyford can be reached at 508-749-3166, ext. 325, or by email at Jlyford@worcestermagazine.com. Follow Josh on Twitter @Joshachusetts.

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The life of Val the maid is pretty simple: sweep, fold, cook, repeat. Oh, and also love the hell out of little Fabinho, the son of the affluent São Paulo couple she serves from sunrise to lights-out. It’s okay with her. Barbara and Carlos are demanding but not abusive, and they seem satisfied to leave the raising of Fabinho in Val’s capable dishpan hands.

The kid grows into a handsome, if aimless, teenager. Val (Regina Casé) continues to fuss, smother, praise. She’s not quite a helicopter parent, but those rotors are always purring in anticipation of take-off. Her world changes with a phone call. Val’s estranged 18-yearold daughter, Jéssica (Camila Mardila), whom she hasn’t seen in 10 years, announces she’s moving out of her father’s house and to São Paulo to enroll in a prominent university. Can Val help her find living accommodations? Sweep, fold, cook, repeat, just got immensely more complicated. The Brazilian film “The Second Mother” is a tender but tough look at the brick-bybrick repair of a fraught mother-daughter relationship, awkwardly conducted beneath someone else’s roof. While she studies for her entrance exams, Jéssica comes to live with Val in the home of Barbara and Carlos, amid physical comforts she’s never experienced and under social constructs that make her bristle. The free-thinking Jéssica is blessed/burdened with that certain post-adolescent wiring where self-assuredness and ignorance are entwined — she doesn’t understand how Val’s world works, but that doesn’t stop her from opining on it at length. Most appalling to Jéssica is the notion that her mother is regarded merely as the help to her employers. Jéssica doesn’t do servitude and feels no obligation to follow the rules that her mother obeys concerning when to speak, when to be seen and not seen, whose

ice cream should never be touched. “Is there a handbook about what to do and what not to do?” she snaps at Val with a look on her face that seems to be begging her mother, “Slap me!” The beauty of “The Second Mother” lies in the nuance with which writer-director Anna Muylaert presents her story. With a subtle eye she illustrates the social disparities in this household dynamic: Carlos asking for a glass or water when the pitcher is an arm’slength away, or Val offering hors d’oeuvres at a party with each guest either grabbing a snack or waving her away without a hint of eye contact. It would be easy to turn Val’s employers into monsters — and there is one incident involving Jéssica in the swimming pool that’s hissable — but that would throw the movie into an entirely different territory involving heroes and villains. Muylaert is going for something more refined here: she wants to show the compromises we make with ourselves, with our families and friends, with our bosses, just to be able to cope. Val, played with an earthy earnestness by Casé, is the perfect vessel for this — she understands sacrifice. Her back story, told in bits and pieces, helps explain why Val has come to be a better surrogate mother to Fabinho than his biological mother while she navigates where way through a troubled relationship with her own daughter. As with any good drama, “The Second Mother” holds a couple of secrets demanding to be revealed. But that stuff is almost incidental. The film is most concerned with the long haul of parenting, where, if you can get it right and if you’re lucky, the joys more than offset the sorrows. “The Second Mother” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Saturday, and at 1 and 3:10 p.m. Sunday in the Jefferson Academic Center at Clark University. The film is part of the Cinema 320 series.

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Alex looked at me surprised. “I like her” she said. “She’s quick, she’s probably been here for years. She knows her job and knows the customers.” Sure enough, we overheard her welcoming back customers and chit-chatting STEVEN KING happily with others. Ok, so it was just me. The dining rooms and decor Emma Smith are nothing special, but the menu at the Wexford House has many At the beginning of Shrewsbury ranging from typical Street (or end, depending on your options, American cuisine to Middledirection) is the Wexford House. Eastern to Shrewsbury Street Stopping by just after 5 on a favorites. It was a toss-up as far as what to start with: Potato rainy Friday evening, we didn’t skins? Mozzarella sticks? Sampler think the Wexford House would In the end the Mozzarella be too busy, yet. We were wrong. Platter? sticks ($6.95) won out. Although seated right away, the By far the largest order of dining room and bar already Mozzarella sticks we’ve received when dining out, the nine crispy, had a considerable amount of fried sticks of mozzarella were served with customers. a side of marinara. The batter was a bit too Our server greeted us right off with a bowl thick for our liking, but that didn’t stop us of hot, buttery popcorn and took our drink from diving right in and enjoying almost twoorders of two sodas ($2 each). Once she thirds of the order. Our server also brought returned, she rattled off the specials and left along several wedges of pita bread and butter, us to decide on dinner. My first take of our server was, “She’s curt.” which we happily devoured.

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to her liking, the average size cut of beef was well seasoned, but not over done. I went with one of the daily specials, Eggplant Rollatini ($12.95), served with linguini. Three ricotta-stuffed fried eggplant slices were topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella and served next to a hearty

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serving of linguini also topped with Marinara sauce. The eggplant had a thin, well-seasoned batter on the outside and cooked with a slight crisp to the edges. The ricotta mixture was creamy and simple. As our server came over to check on us, she offered to bring me some Italian bread to go with my pasta. I declined, thinking I’m never going to make it through all this food as is. Sure enough, I couldn’t finish the pasta, and left a couple small bites of eggplant, while Alex never made it to her coleslaw. Stuffed and ready to be rolled out the door and down Shrewsbury Street, we passed on dessert and took the check: $42.65 before tip. The Wexford House surprised us. With all the different cuisines available on Shrewsbury Street, the Wexford House has a pleasant mix of choices without overdoing it. Although the dining room and bar area are a bit dated, the food is well prepared, with larger than usual portions at a good price.

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Our spies tell us it’s a done deal: A new restaurant, Lock50, is getting set to open in the Canal District in early winter. The spot, located at 50 Water St., is just a stone’s throw from the old Chevalier Furniture building that is being converted into apartments for college students. The brains behind it are executive chef Tim Russo and his uncle, Ed. If the former sounds familiar, you might remember him from Volturno on Shrewsbury Street. Tim Russo STEVEN KING

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process of roasting.” Armeno’s offers a large variety of coffee from around the world. “We have about 75 different coffees from I think about 30 different countries,” said Parks. “One of my favorites is a coffee from Maui in Hawaii, and it’s a real tiny little bean called the mokka bean. It’s pretty unusual and it’s pretty similar to the first wild coffee that was discovered in Ethiopia thousands of years ago. It has a little fruit up front, but has a nice creamy finish to it, and I do that as a lighter roast.”

Despite the varieties of coffee beans that they roast, Parks says they stay away from flavored coffees. “You’re not really tasting the coffees, you’re just tasting the flavor applied to it,” he said. Unlike Armeno’s, Red Barn offers flavored coffees, which is something Verrochi says a lot of the guys don’t do. Instead of buying poor quality beans and dousing them in flavor, he said, “We take the same high quality beans and a flavor extract is applied to it and absorbed by the bean. There is a significant continued on page 38

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demand in New England STEVEN KING for flavored coffee. It’s kind of like a guilt-free dessert.” One of the upcoming new trends in the coffee world, according to Parks, is cold-brewed coffee. “That’s probably seeing triple-digit expansion in the past year,” he said. “We’ve been doing cold brew for five to six years, but it seems to be something that’s a big buzz lately.” Verrochi agrees, saying cold-brewed coffee is just now starting to gain foothold. “We’ve been doing it for 20 years, and 20 years ago we were somewhat pioneers,” he said. “Now Starbucks is introducing it. It’s less acidic and oily, not necessarily bad characteristics, but it’s much smoother and a different taste.” Verrochi is even taking it a step further with the influence of the West Coast. “We’re experimenting with kegging and

nitrogen-aided keg based coffee cold brew,” he said. “My daughter in San Diego is working with people for keg-brewed iced coffee. She’s mixing some of the blends with coconut water and Goji berry that will definitely work in San Diego, but may or may not work in New England.” As the coffee revolution continues to migrate from West Coast to East Coast, introducing new types of coffee to New Englanders looking for some pep in the morning, the craving for coffee seems stronger than ever. As Verrochi said, “The world is a caffeinated world and is becoming more so.”

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DJ (21+) Canal. N/A. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. DJ Tec Threat. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263.

Living Room” to share songs and stories near and dear to their hearts - including Kathy’s beloved classics such as “18 Wheels and a Dozen Roses,” “Where’ve You Been?,” “455 Rocket” and many other hits, >Thursday 15 plus a handful of more eclectic and often requested tunes from her Brummy Brothers | Leon Trout. The Brummy Brothersextensive catalogue, and a sprinkling of brand new material. Plenty of Genre: Renegade String Band Bluegrass/Jamgrass Bursting on to the >Friday 16 free parking and rustic charm. $45 advance; $50 day of show. 8-11 scene mid-2012, The Brummy Brothers’ inspiring rhythms, infectious Otto Lenz is Ottomatic Slim Band - Harmonica Ace p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. melodies, and undeniable ability to plow through a set with fiery Extraordinaire. Ottomatic Slim Band will be Rocking the Stage at 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com passion and intensity keep them busy with over 100 shows a year this cool local bar featuring the Man on Electric Blues Harp, the Area’s MT & Codex Obscurum present: Pseudogod, up and down the East Coast. The New Jersey natives_ original blend Harmonica Ace, Otto Lenz - Show is from 8 pm to 12 am. Covering J. Arsantiqva, Promethean Horde, Hirudinea, The of bluegrass, rock, and improvisation forms a sound and energy that Geils and R&B greats. Gin Mill, 95 Main St., Palmer. 413-283-2014. Noctambulant. $12. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square allows them to be found playing anywhere from rock clubs, to folk Thank Friday it’s Nat 5:30pm to 7:30pm, Joan Cleary Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543 or find them on Facebook. festivals, to farmers markets. And it’s a good thing, because if one “Songs for Sinners” 9pm. No Cover. 5:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Zack Slik. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, thing is clear, it’s that these guys love to play music. Fans just can’t Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Leominster. 978-534-5900. wait to, “Shake their BRUM!” Check them out at thebrummybrothers. Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat. Let Dr. Nat start your weekend with Live Bands. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., com $7. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629 jazz, swing, blues, soul, samba, R&B, Broadway, original songs about Gardner. 978-669-0122. or find them on Facebook. Worcester, and other surprises, such as special guest vocalists and Auntie Trainwreck. Join your favorite Auntie as we return to rock Thirsty Thursday Open Mic Night @ Dark Horse instrumentalists. Dancers welcome! Ask about Thank Friday It’s Dr. Greendale’s Pub. It’s getting colder out, so warm yourselves up on Tavern with Mark & Wibble. *Calling all fellow musicians & Nat (TFIDN) menu bargains in the cabaret room! No cover charge, the dance floor as Auntie Trainwreck plays all the best Classic Rock, artists alike!* Join us down at the Dark Horse & bring your Guitars, tips appreciated. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Blues, Alternative and Party favorites, and maybe some brand new Banjos, Mandolins, Trumpets & Xylophones & let’s have some fun. Millbury St. 508-753-4030 or natneedle.com songs you have not heard from us before. Jason and Rema will be Showcasing real live local music & talent! To RSVP a time slot in Drunken Uncles. 6-9 p.m. Park Grill and Spirits, 257 Park Ave. behind the bar, ready to serve you your favorite drink as you dance advance please send your name/time slot you’d like and e-mail Brian Kendall & Dave Miller Acoustic. Come join us here the night away. Come out and have some fun and let Kenny know (optional) to darkhorseopenmic@yahoo.com. To all other players at Canal for some food, drinks and live music featuring Brian Kendall how much you love Greendale’s Pub and Auntie Trainwreck- see you that want to come up to jam and don’t want to RSVP... there will be a and Dave Miller Acoustics! N/A. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, there! $5 cover, 21+ $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W sign-up sheet so you get to play your tunes accordingly, so don’t fret 65 Water Street, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. Boylston St. 508-853-1350 or find them on Facebook. (no pun intended). Here are the times: 7 7:30 8 8:30 9 9:30 Free. Christian Music Cafe Night. Our Friday nights feature a host Dj Darren & Double D. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central 7-10 p.m. Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-764of artists, both regional and national, sharing the Grace and Love St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. 1100 or find them on Facebook. of God! Oct 2 - Open Mic (come share your gifts & talents) Oct Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. 9 - Kira Ministry kiraministry.com Oct 16 - Chris Schact - “Songs to Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. & from the King ... Songs of Sovereignty & Proximity” Oct 23 - Risen 978-668-5580. East - Christian band from New Mexico Oct 30 - Fire in the Spirit - A Dan Cormier. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, night of music and ministry in the Holy Spirit with Rev Tom Rosso Leominster. 978-534-5900. Nov 6 - Rich O’Reilly - reverbnation.com/richoreilly Nov 13 - Saved Live Acoustic. 8-11 p.m. Banner Pub, The, 112 Green St. 508By Scarlet/Youth Night - Young Christian Rock band will lead us in 755-0879. praise and worship Nov 20 - The Cashmans - National recording Nick Christy. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. artists thecashmans.org Nov 27 - Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday 508-304-6044. Dec 4 - The Sky Family - Celtic Christian from Prince Edward Island The final show at the Lucky Dog Music Hall. The - theskys.org Dec 11 - Raging Grace - Dynamic Blues & Rock with Flock Of A-holes from 9:00-11:00pm followed by The a message of Gods Grace raginggrace.com Dec 18 - Mill Christmas Excrementals 11:30-close. Thank you Worcester! The Lucky The fifth annual Craft Fair at St. Peter Marian Special - Paul Lesperance and family bring tidings of comfort and joy Dog Music Hall loves you! As the doors close for this legendary local Central Catholic Junior High School, 751 Grove St., Dec 25 - Closed for Christmas Holiday Free. 7-10 p.m. Mill Church music site, another door will open very soon! We are very happy Worcester will be held Saturday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cafe, 45 River St., Millbury. 508-360-6050 or millchurch.org to announce the opening of a brand new live music venue here on Browse more than 50 crafters, vendors and reps over Bill McCarthy or Sean Ryan @ Barbers North or Green Street. Stay tuned, you’re all gonna love it. As always, 21+ The two full floors of hand-crafted articles, wood creations, jewelry, Barbers Roadhouse. Now catch Bill McCarthy or Sean Ryan doors open at 8pm. Please get there early or you will not get through Christmas items and more. The SPM 15-40 Club will also raise playing their hearts out on alternating Fridays at Barbers North the door! xoxo $10. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. money through a bake sale. Admission is free, but if you want (Sterling) or Barbers Roadhouse (Leicester). Call ahead to find out 508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook. to win raffle baskets tickets are $1 per ticket, $5 for 10 tickets, who’s playing where, but each is worth the trip as is the venue! $10 for 20 tickets. For more information, visit spmguardians.org, Thursday Open Mic Night. Now the frost is on the pumpkin, Visit: BillMcCarthyMusic.com for info. Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Barbers email mmulhern@intlceramics.com or call 508-667-2480. it’s the time for guitar plunkin...Join a decades old tradition of sharing Crossing (North), 175 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8438. and musical camaraderie in an old-fashioned fun roadhouse! P.A. and Blackstone Cúil at Fiddler’s Green. Blackstone Cúil is support of all sorts provided, be part of the fun.... 00. 8-11 p.m. Blue back at home base in Wistah. Sponsored by Guinness, there will be Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. giveaways as well as official Blackstone Cúil merchandise available. Flock Of A**holes invade Sakura Tokyo in Worcester all Grade “A” Fancy. No Cover. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Mike Ladd, vocals and guitar, John Guertin on drums and percussion, weekend! Fri/Sat. Mai Tais and madness! Friday and Saturday. Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Steve Harnois on Bass and Myra MacLeod, fiddle and viola. Come and You all know how crazy it is here at Sakura Tokyo when the boys play Karaoke w/ Royal Crown. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 join in the mad craic! No cover charge. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Hibernian there. Make sure you get here! Free! 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sakura Tokyo, 640 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Cultural Center - Worcester, Fiddler’s Green Pub, 19 Temple St. 508- Park Ave. 508-792-1078 or find them on Facebook. Metal Thursday CCLXXXVIII: Witchtrap, Crypter, 795-0400 or blackstonecuil.com Identity Crisis. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. Peucharist, Skull Hammer. $13. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Joe Macey & Heather Ralston. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 508-793-0900. Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543 or find them 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Mike Lynch Trio. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 on Facebook. Karaoke & Dance Party. DJ & Dancing 12:30am - 2am Free. Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. Padavano’s Idol Karoke Contest $500 Prize. 9 p.m.-1 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508- Rusty Mikes. Blues & Rock 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022 or 439-9314. 508-926-8877. padavanosplace.com Kathy Mattea. Grammy Award winning singer Kathy Mattea and Second hand smoke, Sublime Tribute band. Sublime Whitney Doucette & Kyle Amalotti. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The her longtime collaborator, guitarist Bill Cooley, have shared one of tribute band called Second hand smoke rocks the house. $7 cover, Columbia Tavern, 11 Merriam Ave, Leominster. 978-227-5874. Nashville’s most musically rich partnerships for over two decades. 21+ $7 at the door, 21+. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Drafter’s Sports Cafe, Dave B & The Hotshots. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 The duo meet as old friends, welcoming you into their “Acoustic 325 Chase Ave, Dudley. 508-671-9053. Exchange Place. 508-459-9035.

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Gunsmoke & Ron & Tom Boston - benefit. 1 p.m.-1 a.m. Breakaway Billiards, 104 Sterling St., Clinton. 978-365-6105. Holy Cross Volleyball vs. Lehigh. Tickets are Free! Free! 5:05-7:05 p.m. College of the Holy Cross: Hart Recreation Center, 1 College St. goholycross.com October Fest! Feat. The Mantras | MOXA | Jabooda | Neighborhood Formula. We have a special day/night planned for Saturday October 17th with some of the best local bands and one amazing act all the way in from South Carolina! The Mantras are a funktastic group that has a huge following up and down the east coast and they are set to cap the night off with their high energy jams that push the boundaries of musical bliss! We will have free beer tasting sample stations through out the room from a variety of breweries including Smuttynose, Cisco, Mayflower and a host of others! Come early cause this one kicks off at 4pm and once the samples are gone that’s it! So don’t wait too long to come join the fun! We will also have some craft and art vendors to make this event as festive as we can! 21+ Doors: 6PM Music: 9PM $12. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629 or find them on Facebook. Open Mic. Open to musicians, poets, comedians or anyone with a talent! Hosted by Stephen Wright. 6-9 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com Country Blues Artists:Paul Rishell & Annie Raines Concert. Country Blues Artists Paul Rishell and Annie Raines are returning to the John Henry’s Hammer Coffeehouse at the First Unitarian Church or Worcester on Saturday, October 17th. Doors open at 7:00 and show starts at 7:30. Their last show at the JHH coffeehouse was wicked good! Don’t miss this award winning, country blues guitar and harmonica duo who have been at it since 1992, racking up hundreds and thousands of miles on the road in the U.S. and Europe, as well as a string of award winning and nominated albums for acoustic blues. $15 Advance and $20 at door. WCUW discount. 7-11 p.m. John Henry’s Hammer at First Unitarian Church, 90 Main St., Worcester, MA . 508757-2708 or brownpapertickets.com Jack Rollins Folksinger featuring the Meadows Brothers - Benefit Concert. All ticket proceeds will be donated to Mustard Seed Food Pantry. Following the concert, performers will host a Meet and Greet, CDs will be available for sale. Tickets at the door $8 to benefit Mustard Seed Food Pantry. 7-9:30 p.m. First Baptist Church of Worcester, Gordon Hall, 111 Park Ave. 508-755-6143. Outrageous Greg’s Crazy Karaoke. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Martys pub. Cross Purpose. Awesome Christian Classic Rock! $5 Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. !Cafe con Dios!, Main room, 22 Faith Ave., Auburn. 508-579-6722. Infinite Jazz Trio (with Pamela Hines, Gretchen Herdrich and Victor Pacek). 7:30-11 p.m. Pho Dakao, 593

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Park Ave. 508-756-7555. RockHouse! RockHouse is a 3 piece classic rock band that always gets the crowd singing and dancing along to hits from Doors, Zep, ZZ Top, Blondie, etc. Something for everyone and Sat night is Prime Rib Special night at the Pub so eat first and dance the night away! Free! 7:30-11 p.m. Olde Post Office Pub, 1 Ray St., North Grafton. 508-839-6106. Hub Series: Annie and The Beekeepers. Annie Lynch is a singer, songwriter and guitarist whose unique instrumentation, evocative lyrics and enchanting live performance will both warm and haunt you. “A graceful songwriter who moves easily in and out of bucolic folk, dusky country and breezy pop.” (The Boston Globe) Joined by The Beekeepers, Annie’s work is strong, passionate and, most importantly, honest music with poetic lyrical content. “American roots music, sweetly intimate with vast boot-stomping songwriting.” (Performer Magazine) Providing the unique opportunity to experience national acts and lecturers in a local, intimate setting is what the CenterStage Hub Series is all about. With just over 150 seats, the Hammond Hall Falcon Hub offers a relaxed, coffeehouse-style room with comfortable seating, cash bar and a very cool atmosphere. The CenterStage Hub Series is 18-plus. $28 Adults/$25 Alumni, Senior, Staff/$5 Fitchburg State Students 18+. 8-10 p.m. Fitchburg State University: Hammond Hall, Falcon Hub, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. 978-665-3347 or fitchburgstate.edu Karaoke with Outrageous Greg. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Marty’s Pub, 225 Cantebury St. 508-754-0033. Ken Macy. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. Little Red & The Riders swing in to Framingham. Join the band for a fun night in the drummer-- Rick Petrilli’s home town-sure to be a fun night with new faces in the crowd and old friends too! 8-11:30 p.m. The Dramatic Club, 29 Daytona Ave Framingham. Maria Muldaur’s “Way Past Midnight Tour”. It has been 40 years since “Midnight at the Oasis” was riding the top of the pop charts. And now Maria Muldaur had the brilliant idea to put together a show where she chronicles her 50-year musical journey through American Roots Music, to the Oasis and Beyond. Plenty of free parking and rustic charm. $25 advance; $30 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com Rock & Shock Party. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. The Derelicts Midlife Crisis Band. Hits of the 60’s and 70’s Come dance the night away to Worcester’s oldest oldies band - Beer by the pitcher - snack machines and BIG screen TV $5. 8 p.m.-

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midnight Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566 or find them on Facebook. Town Meeting Band (Ballroom). Luke and Russ Condon, founding members of Town Meeting, grew up in Ayer, MA and share a love of listening to and creating great music. $15 advance; $18 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Ballroom, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com Trilogy. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Linda Dagnello Jazz Quintet. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Live Bands. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Saturday Night Live Jazz. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Pho Dakao, 593 Park Ave. 617-803-5016 or phodakao.com 9Teen. Blues, R&B and so much more! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Best - Live Bands. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-439-9314. Clam Diggers. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Dazed Till Dawn. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051. DJ Pete Blaze. Dance the night away with DJ Pete blaze every Saturday night. No cost 21+, Drink specials. No cost, 21+. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Drafter’s Sports Cafe, 325 Chase Ave, Dudley. 508671-9053. Flock Of A**holes invade Sakura Tokyo in Worcester All Weekend! Fri/Sat. Mai Tais and madness! Friday and Saturday. You all know how crazy it is here at Sakura Tokyo when the boys play there. Make sure you get here! Free! 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sakura Tokyo, 640 Park Ave. 508-792-1078 or find them on Facebook. Oh Hey Bear. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Sunlea. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Take Two. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. Tigerlily. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-439-9314 or tigerlilyband.com XS. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. DJ (21+) Canal. N/A. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. DJ Reckless. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. DJ’s. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Banner Pub, The, 112 Green St. 508-755-0879.

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The Flat Five - *Dancing*. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. Worcester Jazz Collective @ Sahara. Worcester Jazz Collective plays Sahara Restaurant every 4th Saturday of the Month! Deconstructed Standards and Originals. Free. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181 or worcesterjazzcollective.com

Cub Scout Pack 84 holds a free movie night for students in grades 1-5 Friday, Oct. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 353 Grove St. Watch Disney’s “Up” and enjoy popcorn and drinks. For more information, email scouting@icworc.com or call 508-397-5303.

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The United States Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants. The United States Air Force Concert Band is the premier symphonic wind ensemble of the United States Air Force. They perform a wide variety of music ranging from classical transcriptions and original works to solo features, light classics, popular favorites and patriotic selections. Together with the Singing Sergeants, they use music to bridge language and cultural differences while helping advance positive diplomatic relations through song. This event is free and open to all. 3-5 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. 877-571-7469 or tickets.thehanovertheatre.org The Two Yoots - Acoustic Duo featuring Amanda Cote and Ken Macy. 5-8 p.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022 or padavanosplace.com Jim’s Sunday Blues Jam. Every week, Jim Perry hosts the best blues jam around, and brings in very special guest performers. No cover. 6-10 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Open Mic Sundays @ Plaza Azteca! To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at:

openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) Network * Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty different musicians regularly support my open mic nights all are friendly and supportive -- and many are: * Former or Currently Signed Recording Artists * Award-Winning Pro’s or Semi-Pro’s * Regularly Gigging Paid-Performers * Published Songwriters * Recording Studio Owner/ Operators * Combinations of any and/or all of the above. To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free! 6-9 p.m. Plaza Azteca, 539 Lincoln St. Chris Vee. New age rock & Classic hits 7 p.m.-midnight Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Funky Jazz Jam Sundays. 21 plus First, and Third Sundays! More info on Facebook. Free. 7-11 p.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Andy Cummings! No Cover. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Karaoke w/ Royal Crown. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Sunday Dead Night. 21 plus We will be featuring a different Grateful Dead Tribute Band every Sunday! Before the show we will film a Walking Dead episode, starting with the 1st one our first night! 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629.

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Open Mic/Open Decks. Sign up is at 7pm for half hour or less slots. Use our PA system, Mics, controller and sound tech. Anything is welcome! 21plus Free. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629.

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André Rieu’s 2015 Maastricht Concert. Experience the magic of André Rieu as he performs from his hometown of Maastricht, Netherland, when Fathom Events and CinemaLive bring André Rieu’s 2015 Maastricht Concert to select cinemas nationwide on Tuesday, October 20 only. Captured live from this year’s series of performances, this spectacular one-night event will also feature an exclusive interview with André the moment he steps off stage. Get your tickets now! $16. 7-10:30 p.m. Blackstone Valley 14: Cinema de Lux, 70 Worcester Providence Tpke, Millbury. 800-315-4000 or showcasecinemas.com Tuesday Night at the Movies. Great place to enjoy a movie, have a beverage and relax. 7-10 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508926-8877. Vertigo Trivia Night. Free to play and great prizes! Free. 7-10 p.m. Vintage Grille, 346 Shrewsbury St. 508-752-0558. 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

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Upload your listings at worcestermagazine.com. Click the Night & Day toolbar, then choose Calendar to place your event listing in both our print and online weekly calendar. host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) Network * Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty different musicians regularly support my open mic nights all are friendly and supportive -- and many are: * Former or Currently Signed Recording Artists * Award-Winning Pro’s or Semi-Pro’s * Regularly Gigging Paid-Performers * Published Songwriters * Recording Studio Owner/Operators * Combinations of any and/or all of the above. To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350 or find them on Facebook. Dam Chick Singer. No Cover. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. C.U.Next Tuesday! Tunes in the Diner with DJ Poke Smot and Special Guests every Tuesday Night! No cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508753-9543. Concert Night - See mblounge.com for a list of concerts. 9-11 p.m. MB Lounge, 40 Grafton St. 508-799-4521. Hip Hop Tuesdays. Every Tuesday is different! Check our Facebook page, under events for more details! $5-$15. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Open Mic Tuesday w/ Key Performance. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750.

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Karaoke. MB Lounge, 40 Grafton St. 508-799-4521. Amana Cote. Amanda Cote plays a weekly show every Wednesday at The Westender, starting at 5. Open to the public, free, all ages. Free. 5-8 p.m. The Westender, 493 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough. 508-485-1185 or thewestendermarlboro.com Take Down The Wall Cafe 1st Anniversary! Monthly 3rd Wednesdays Open Mike bringing people with & without disabilities together to share creativity. All performing arts welcome. Free refreshments. Sign up to perform at the door with Emcee Nat Needle. Free - donations accepted. 6:30-8 p.m. Alternatives Worcester Satellite, Coffeehouse Room, 454 Grove St. 508-579-5997 or natneedle.com Cornhole Wednesdays. All New Night! Indoor Cornhole. Brand new boards and bags. Set up inside so we can play in any weather. Free to play. Serious fun, come check it out! 7-10 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Karaoke w/ Toby. Free. 7-11 p.m. Vintage Grille, 346 Shrewsbury St. 508-752-0558. Wednesday Night Open Mic/Local Musicians’ Showcase w/ Bill McCarthy @ Guiseppe’s. To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@ verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) Network * Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty different musicians regularly support my open mic nights all are friendly and supportive -- and many are: * Former or Currently Signed Recording Artists * Award-Winning Pro’s or Semi-Pro’s * Regularly Gigging Paid-Performers * Published Songwriters * Recording Studio Owner/Operators * Combinations of any and/or all of the above. To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free! 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-3934405 or find them on Facebook. The Worcester Jazz Collective @ Nick’s (Monthly Residency). Worcester Jazz Collective plays every 3rd Wednesday of the month! Come hear a progressive and fresh take on jazz standards, feel the energy and groove of our original compositions, right here at Nick’s. Free. 8-11 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030 or worcesterjazzcollective.com Worcester Jazz Collective. No Cover. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Karaoke. Karaoke by DJ Nancy of Star Sound Entertainment 9 p.m.1:30 a.m. Grille 57, 57 Highland St. 508-798-2000 or grille57.com Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-3046044. Karaoke w/ Royal Crown. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750.

Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove St., Fitchburg. 978-345-1157 or fitchburghistory.fsc.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, 80 Dusty Fingers Demo with David Even if you’ve already seen the silent film, “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” you’ll want to see it again at Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester, Friday, Oct. 16, 8-10 p.m. Never seen it? Don’t miss John Barrymore in what is widely regarded as the first great American horror film. Tickets are $20 each and can be bought at thehanovertheatre.org. For more information, email info@ thehanovertheatre.org or call 877-571-7469.

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ArtsWorcester, Call For Art: ArtsWorcester 12th Annual College Show, Through Dec. 20; Call For Art: Now! New Works, New Artists!, Through Jan. 15, 2016. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour $7-10 for tea. 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or asawaters.org Assumption College: Emmanuel d’Alzon Library, 500 Salisbury St. 508-767-7272 or assumption.edu Booklovers’ Gourmet, “Colors of Autumn in New England”, paintings by Louise Douglas, Through Oct. 31. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or er3.com Clark University: University Gallery, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, noon-5 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 950 Main St. 508-793-7349 or 508-7937113 or clarku.edu Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: Free for gallery. 310 High St., Clinton. 978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or aorgallery.com College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross.edu Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 or danforthmuseum.org EcoTarium, Cool Moves: The Artistry of Motion, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jan. 10; Preschool and Toddler Wednesdays, Wednesdays, through Dec. 16. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $14.00 adults; $10 for children ages 2-18, college students with IDs & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special program. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org Fisher Museum Harvard Forest, 324 N. Main St., Petersham. 978-724-3302 or harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-midnight Wednesday, closed

Kaphammer. Artist-in-Residence David Kaphammer sets up a temporary studio in the Wayside Visitor Center and demonstrates the techniques and approaches he takes with pastels to make artwork that is uniquely his own. Stop in to see how he transforms a chalky stick of color into a work of beauty. Free with admission. Noon-2 p.m. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-456-3924 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 Ave. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org Museum of Russian Icons, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 11-3 a.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 11-3 a.m. Friday, 9-3 a.m. Saturday. Admission: Adults $10; Seniors (59 +), $7; Students, $5; Children 3-17, $5; Children <3, Free. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000 or 978-598-5000x17 or museumofrussianicons.org Old Sturbridge Village, Kindred Spirits: A.B. Wells, Malcolm Watkins, and the Origins of Old Sturbridge Village, Through Jan. 15, 2016. Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Children under 3 free. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-3473362 or osv.org 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. 508485-2580 or postroadartcenter.com Preservation Worcester, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 10 Cedar St. 508-754-8760 or preservationworcester.org 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. 508-7522170 or printsandpotter.com Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & Humanities, the Arts Center, Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-346-3341 or qvcah.org Rollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: free. 633 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or rollstoneartists.com Salisbury Mansion, Hours: closed Sunday - Wednesday, 1-8:30 p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 40 Highland St. 508-753-

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8278 or worcesterhistory.org SAORI Worcester Freestyle Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow St. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester.com Sprinkler Factory, Admission: Free. 38 Harlow St. sprinklerfactory.com Taproot Bookstore, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 1200 West Boylston St. 508-853-5083 or TaprootBookstore.com 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, The Highgrove Florilegium Exhibit Talks, Saturdays in September and October, Saturdays, through Oct. 31. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12 Adults, $9 Seniors & $7 Youth, free to Members & Children under. 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508869-6111 or towerhillbg.org Worcester Art Museum, Art Since the Mid-20th Century, Through Dec. 31; Nude Drawing in the Galleries, Thursdays, through Oct. 29; Pierre Bonnard, Dining Room in the Country, Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through May 1; Veiled Aleppo, Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through June 5; Art Cart! Knights!, Saturdays, through Dec. 26; Art Cart! Renaissance Court!, Saturdays, through Dec. 26; Knight’s Tale, Saturday; Zip Tour: Monet and the Waterloo Bridge, Saturday; Salem Trayned Band, Sunday; Sunday Tours, Sundays, through June 26; Tour of the Month: Modern Art: A Matter of Taste, Wednesday. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free for members, $14 adults, $12 seniors, free for youth 17 and under. Free for all first Saturdays of each month, 10am-noon. 55 Salisbury St. 508-7994406 or worcesterart.org Worcester Center for Crafts, Alchemy3: Vision+Passion+Creation, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Oct. 17. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org Worcester Historical Museum, Alden Family Gallery, Through Dec. 31; Everyone is a Suspect - Murder at the Museum, Thursday; In Their Shirtsleeves, Through Dec. 31; Stories They Tell, Through Dec. 31. 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. 508-7991655 or worcpublib.org WPI: George C. Gordon Library, 100 Institute Road. wpi.edu

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Sunday Night Cinemageddon! Movies Shown Every Sunday Night in the Diner! - Sundays, Sunday, May 13 Thursday, December 31. Facebook: Ralphs Diner Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. Call 508-753-9543. American Folk Art, Lovingly Collected - Wednesday, July 15 - Sunday, November 29. One of the most important private collections of folk art in the country has been assembled near Worcester, with an

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grand re-opening with the very first musical every performed on our stage in 1976 - Godspell! Stories of the Bible are brought to life through mime, music, song and dance in a brand-new, up-to-date musical circus! Enjoy all the good gifts in this exuberant, rocking, unusual focus on Central Massachusetts portraits and painted furniture. rolling and riveting musical. Come sing about love! Important Notice The work remains little known and will be examined in light of the - Venue Change! Due to delays in the renovations in the theatre, growing economic development in the region during the 1800s and the the October production of Godspell is being moved to Montachusett market for itinerant artists. Free with Admission. Worcester Art Museum, Regional Vocational Technical High School, 1050 Westminster Street, PDP Gallery and American Decorative Arts Gallery, 55 Salisbury St. Call Fitchburg, MA 01420.* There are no changes to the dates and times 508-799-4406 or visit worcesterart.org of performances – October 9, 10, 16, 17 @ 8PM and October 18 @ Trailerville - Thursday, October 15. Fridays, Saturdays, Friday, 2PM. All tickets for Godspell will remain valid for the date and time October 9 - Sunday, October 18. 8-10 p.m. Sundays, October 11 printed on the ticket, no further action is required by the customer. & 18. 2-4 p.m. General Admission $20 - Seniors & Students $17. Due to differences in the seating map for Monty Tech we will be unable Worcester County Light Opera Company, WCLOC at the Grandview to guarantee specific seat assignments – seating will be on a first Playhouse, 21 Grandview Ave. Call 508-853-3147 or visit wcloc.org come, first served basis. Monty Tech is a wonderful venue and we are Everyone is a Suspect - Murder at the Museum confident that our production of Godspell will meet the standards of Thursday, October 15. Come join us for an evening of great suspense excellence you have come to expect from Theatre at the Mount. $17. and mystery while you work together to prove the innocence or guilt 2-6 p.m. Mount Wachusett Community College: Theatre, 444 Green St., and find the real killer through an interactive performance all the while Gardner. Call 978-630-9388 or visit mwcc.edu enjoying a three-course meal. Seating is limited. Please call 508-753Headliners Comedy Series (Ballroom). Each month we will 8278 for reservations. (Seats will be held only with payment.) $50 bring you the best and funniest comics from the famed Headliners per person, includes show, dinner and 2 drinks. 6-9 p.m. Worcester Comedy Club. This month’s comics are Rob Steen, Steve Scarfo and Historical Museum, Auditorium, 30 Elm St. Call 508-753-8278. Dave Decker. Rob Steen has been doing comedy for 25 years. He Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - Friday, October 16. Enjoy the began as a street performer in Boston at the age of 12. Using his first great American horror film, featuring John Barrymore and juggling and improv skills he decided to try Stand-Up! Since then accompanied by Clark Wilson on the Mighty Wurlitzer. Blending he has a full schedule of over 350 shows per year! Rob has been historic charm with grim naturalism, this silent film version is one of featured on several TV shows including The Late Show with Dave the more faithful of the many screen adaptations of Stevenson’s story Letterman where he is a frequent guest. Steve Scarfo began the that recounts a visionary scientist’s ill-fated attempts to unleash the stand-up life back in 1996 and was noticed by The Boston Globe at human mysteries that dwell beneath the shell of the civilized self. Full his first performance. His high energy, real life approach to material price tickets are $20. $5 discounts are available for members, groups coupled with his sometimes bizarre viewpoint is sure to strike a of 10+ and WOO Card holders.. 8-10 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the chord in any audience and keep them in stitches. Dave Decker, a Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. Call 877-571-7469 or visit tickets. native of Massachusetts, performs regularly at clubs from Boston to thehanovertheatre.org New York City. Winner of the coveted Betty Crocker Award in 1975, Godspell - Friday, October 16 - Saturday, October 17. Celebrate Dave Decker brings his distinct point of view to the stage in a way Theatre at the Mount’s grand re-opening with the very first musical that both engages and charms audiences. His intelligent and clever every performed on our stage in 1976 - Godspell! Stories of the humor along with his definitive stage presence make him a hit for Bible are brought to life through mime, music, song and dance in venues large and small. The Bull Run is a full-service, farm-to-table a brand-new, up-to-date musical circus! Enjoy all the good gifts restaurant in a pre-revolutionary tavern, located about 35 miles NW in this exuberant, rocking, rolling and riveting musical. Come sing of Boston (15 min. from Rt. 495) with plenty of free parking and about love! Important Notice - Venue Change! Due to delays in the rustic charm. $16 advance; $20 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run renovations in the theatre, the October production of Godspell is Restaurant, Ballroom, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or being moved to Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical High tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com School, 1050 Westminster Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420.* There are no changes to the dates and times of performances – October 9, 10, 16, 17 @ 8PM and October 18 @ 2PM. All tickets for Godspell will remain valid for the date and time printed on the ticket, no further action is required by the customer. Due to differences in the >Thursday 15 seating map for Monty Tech we will be unable to guarantee specific Health Fair. Free Admission, free Vita Coco coconut water, Free seat assignments – seating will be on a first come, first served Thrive Gift Card with admission. Free Music by Ariband and Light Up basis. Monty Tech is a wonderful venue and we are confident that Nancy. Health vendors from our alternative health network including: our production of Godspell will meet the standards of excellence Health Styles by Kim Brown, The Motivact Group, Never Defeated you have come to expect from Theatre at the Mount. $22. 8-10 Coaching, Metta Wellness, and Revitalize Massage and Yoga and more! p.m. Mount Wachusett Community College: Theatre, 444 Green St., All providers will be giving free samples, services and discounts. Free Gardner. Call 978-630-9388 or visit mwcc.edu Admission. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Revitalize Massage Therapy & Yoga, 641 Twelve Angry Jurors - Sundays, Fridays, Saturdays, Friday, West Boylston St. 774-578-6500 or bulldozerhealth.org October 16 - Sunday, October 25. Barre Players Theater presents A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Open House: Overlook the award-winning riveting classic, Twelve Angry Jurors, by Reginald Farm. CMS Chamber Invites You To A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Rose, directed by Rob Hawkins. This gripping drama takes on & Open House at Overlook Farm. Join us down on the farm on even greater urgency in 2015, as a group of twelve strangers Thursday, October 15 as we celebrate the raising of the new barn at must determine the fate of a young man accused of a terrible Brookfield’s Overlook Farm! All are welcome to discover and explore crime. October 16, 17, 23, and 24 at 7:30 and October 18 and this beautiful working farm with us! Brian from B.T.’s Smokehouse 25, 2015, at 2:00. 64 Common Street, Barre, MA. Tickets are $14, will be there offering mouthwatering seasonal hors d’oeuvres! Take general admission; $12 for students and seniors, 65 and older. a walking tour or (at around 4:30pm) hop on a hayride around this Reservations are recommended. 2-4 p.m., 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Barre stunning property! See the fall herbs and flowers drying. It will be the Players Theater, 64 Common St., Barre. Call 978-355-2096 or visit perfect time to pick out a pumpkin or two for your fall displays and barreplayerstheater.com there will be other items for sale, too. Revel in an abundant selection Godspell - Sunday, October 18. Celebrate Theatre at the Mount’s

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Rock and Shock 2015. Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18, 2015 Friday: 5:00PM-11:00PM Saturday: 11:00AM11:00PM Sunday: 11:00AM-5:00PM Forget what you know about horror conventions and music fests because they’ve got news for you. MassConcerts, New England’s largest indie concert promoter is bringing you the 12th Annual Rock & Shock - the only event of its kind in the Northeast. They were the first to blend horror conventions with music. So while fans can meet their favorite horror film stars, directors, writers and bands during the day - at night we have well-known national bands performing each night next door at The Palladium. That’s why this event is called Rock & Shock. The live music takes place at The Palladium. Bands that have played in the past have included Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper, Gwar, Misfits, Insane Clown Posse, Meshuggah, Type O Negative, Turbonegro, Mushroomhead, Wednesday 13, God Forbid, DevilDriver, The Haunted and others. The convention part takes place in the DCU Center Convention Center. It includes horror film actors, directors, make-up artists, costume designers, film makers and distributors, tattoo artists, toy and model makers, costume contests, horror industry professionals and vendors, comic book artists & vendors, film screenings, CD and DVD vendors, appearances and signings with bands playing the Palladium, models and actors in costume, and many other artists and vendors. Also note that this event is so popular that vendor space is sold out every year. For more information, visit the website Tickets go on sale Friday, August 21 at 10:00AM at the DCU Center Box Office, Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 800-745-3000 and online at ticketmaster.com. $20 - one day convention only; $25 - one day convention day of show only; $50 - 3-day convention only; $60 - 3-day convention day of show only. DCU Center- Arena and Convention Center, 50 Foster St. 508-755-6800 or dcucenter.com

per table. You set-up, price and keep all your profits. The church will be open for set up at 8:00 am on the day of the yard sale. Space is limited so reserve your spot today! Contact the church office at 508-234-7901 or email: office@vccucc.org.- Rain date: Saturday, October 24th. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Village Congregational Church, 5 Church St., Whitinsville. 508-234-7901 or vccucc.org OnTrend Fall Craft Fair. Join us for the Fall Craft Fair presented by OnTrend Crafts. Dozens of the area’s most talented indie crafters will be on the Hadley Town Commons on Route 9 in Hadley selling their unique handmade wares. Shoppers will find letterpress prints and cards, candles, knit goods, handmade soaps, wood crafts, jewelry, home goods, and more. Free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hadley Town Commons, Route 9, Hadley. ontrendcrafts.com Homecoming Festival. Annual Homecoming Festival, this year with a nautical theme! There will be arts and crafts, games, a bouncy house, a silent auction, and more! Concessions will also be available all day! Come and support the WHS Student Council! 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Westborough High School, 90 West Main St., Westborough. 860-333-7070. Oktoberfest: 8 Live Bands, Beer Sponsors, Food Trucks. 21 plus for more info visit Facebook. 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629.

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Dig In: A Field to Table Festival. Celebrate the abundance and nostalgia of a New England harvest at the peak of autumn color. Taste heirloom apples, learn about methods of food preservation still practiced today, and view the Cider Mill in operation. Savor samples at field to table food demonstrations, enjoy a meal at the food court, see local food to table chefs work in a test kitchen, and stroll through an exhibit of locally grown fruits, vegetables and flowers presented by home gardeners. $24 Adults, $22 Seniors (55+), $10 Youths (3-17), free for Children 2 & Under. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or osv.org 26th Annual Harvest Festival. The 26th Annual Harvest Festival on the Sturbridge Town Common and grounds of the Publick House Historic Inn is a family fun tradition. The event includes countless local crafters, artisans, specialty food vendors and farm fresh harvests. The Publick House’s Scarecrow Contest is a perennial >Saturday 17 favorite. Festival hours are 10am to 5pm on Saturday and 11am Creepy Crawl 5K Fun Run/Walk and Costume Contest. to 4pm on Sunday. Returning Fest Favorites: On Saturday, savor Check in begins at 8:30 am, costume contest begins at 9:00 am seasonal sensations from the region’s non-profit organizations in the and race beings at 9:30 am. $25 for Adults, $10 for Children 14 and big tent and learn more about the vital services they provide for us under. 8:30-11 a.m. Immaculate Conception School, 119 Washington and our neighbors. On Sunday, The Chefs of the Community take over St., Marlborough. 508-481-3910 or icschool.net the big tent offering their specialties and more delectable tastes of 5th Annual Craft Fair at St. Peter Marian. Over 50 crafters, the fall season. Take a horse drawn carriage ride around the common vendors and reps from some of the favorite companies in one place. (weather permitting). Live music and magic on both days. Check Two full floors of handcrafted articles, wood creations, jewelry, the website for details. Free Admission & Parking. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Christmas items, spices & food, children’s clothing, cosmetics, pet Sturbridge Town Common, Main St., Sturbridge. 508-347-2761 or accessories, books, kitchen items, lotions and soaps, note cards, cmschamber.ning.com pottery, silver, planters etc. When patrons are shopping and looking to 32nd Annual Applefest. Our most popular fall festival, AppleFest satisfy their hunger, they can pick from lunch items, snacks and drinks features over 75 Craft Fair & Farmers’ Market Booths, Family served by our excellent food vendor. If they chose something sweet, Entertainment, Scenic Foliage Skyrides to the Summit, Mountainside there will also be a bake sale run by the SPM 15-40 Club to raise Barbecue, Pony Rides, Clowns, Climbing Wall, Jugglers & Magicians money to fund their upcoming year. Included in the day will be raffle for the Kids. Applefest will once again feature an Oktoberfest baskets that have been donated by each vendor. Ticket prices will be Celebration complete with authentic German cuisine, a multitude of $1/ticket, $5 for ten tickets, and $10 for twenty tickets. SPM Craft Fair’s tasty beers in the Beer Garden and live music. Advance: Adults $11, mission is to showcase the very best of independent handmade crafts Kids (ages 6-12) $6 At door: Adults $14, Kids (ages 6-12) $9. 10 in a marketplace which reflects the work of today’s modern makers. a.m. to 5 p.m. Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, 499 Mountain Road, Please see our website for any additional information you may need. Princeton. 978-464-2300 or wachusett.com Free admission. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. Peter-Marian Central Catholic Junior High School, 751 Grove St. 508-667-2480 or spmguardians.org >Sunday 18 Herbert Andrews Memorial Yard Sale. Join us for the AbilityFest. Central Mass Striders-partnered 5K Run & Murphy Herbert (Herbie) Andrews Memorial Yard Sale One man’s trash is Mile Walk for people of all abilities! Additional activities include live another man’s treasure! Come sell and shop at the Herbert Andrews music, entertainment, food trucks, vendors, exhibitors, and more Memorial Yard Sale at the Village Congregational Church. Sellers hosted by WXLO! $25: 5K Run; $5: Murphy Mile Walk; Festivities: will be allotted a parking spot for a fee of $25. Sellers may supply Free. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Institute Park, Salisbury St. and Park Ave. their own tables or may rent one from the church at a cost of $10 508-983-1304 or sevenhills.org

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Hockey

Holy Cross Oct. 16 @ Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, 7:30 pm.

Field Hockey Holy Cross Oct. 17 @ Bucknell, Lewisburg, PA, 11:00 am. Clark University Oct. 17 Home vs. Wheaton College, 12:00 pm. Oct. 20 Home vs. Springfield College, 7:00 pm. Anna Maria Oct. 17 @ Simmons, Boston, 4:00 pm. WPI Oct. 17 @ Nichols, Dudley, 11:00 am. Oct. 20 @ Mount Holyoke, South Hadley, 7:00 pm. Becker College Oct. 17 @ Elms College, Chicopee, 1:00 pm. Oct. 20 Home vs. Bay Path, 4:00 pm. Nichols College Oct. 17 Home vs. WPI, 11:00 am. Oct. 20 Home vs. Western New England, 4:00 pm. Worcester State Oct. 17 @ Fitchburg State, Fitchburg, 10:00 am. Oct. 20 @ Framingham State, Framingham, 7:00 pm. Assumption Oct. 17 Home vs. Pace, 1:00 pm. Oct. 21 @ Merrimack, North Andover, 4:30 pm.

Volleyball

Holy Cross Oct. 16 Home vs. Bucknell, 7:05 pm. Oct. 17 Home vs. Lehigh, 5:05 pm. Oct. 20 Home vs. Army West Point, 7:05 pm. Clark University Oct. 15 @ Framingham State, Framingham, 7:00 pm. Oct. 20 Home vs. Wheaton College, 7:00 pm. Anna Maria Oct. 17 Home vs. St. Joseph’s, 10:00 am. Oct. 17 Home vs. Mass-Dartmouth, 2:00 pm. Oct. 20 @ Rivier, Nashua, NH, 7:00 pm. WPI Oct. 17 @ Eastern Nazarene, Quincy, 11:00 am. Oct. 20 @ Springfield College, Springfield, 7:00 pm. Becker College Oct. 17 Home vs. Lesley, 11:00 am. Oct. 17 Home vs. Pine Manor, 3:00 pm. Oct. 20 @ Regis, Weston, 7:00 pm. Worcester State Oct. 15 @ Rhode Island College, Providence, RI, 7:00 pm. Oct. 17 @ Mass Maritime, Buzzards Bay, 11:00 am. Oct. 17 @ Mass Maritime, Buzzards Bay, 12:30 am. Assumption Oct. 17 @ Saint Michael’s, Colchester, VT, 1:00 pm. Oct. 20 Home vs. American International, 6:00 pm.

Soccer Men’s

Holy Cross Oct. 17 @ Colgate, Hamilton, NY, 7:00 pm. Oct. 21 Home vs. Northeastern, 7:05 pm. Clark University Oct. 15 @ University of New England, Maine, 7:00 pm. Oct. 17 @ MIT, Cambridge, 1:00 pm. Anna Maria Oct. 15 @ Saint Joseph’s, Standish, Maine, 7:45 pm. Oct. 17 @ Lasell, Auburndale, 2:30 pm.

Oct. 21 @ Johnson & Wales, Providence, Rhode Island, 4:00 pm. WPI Oct. 17 @ Coast Guard, New London, CT, 12:00 pm. Oct. 21 Home vs. Fitchburg State, 7:00 pm. Becker College Oct. 17 @ Mitchell, New London, CT, 12:00 pm. Oct. 20 @ Lesley, Cambridge, 8:00 pm. Nichols Oct. 17 Home vs. Gordon, 11:00 am. Oct. 21 @ Roger Williams, Bristol, RI, 7:00 pm. Worcester State Oct. 17 @ Westfield State, Westfield, 11:00 am. Assumption Oct 17 Home vs. Saint Michael’s, 4:00 pm. Oct 21 @ Le Moyne, Syracuse, NY, 3:00 pm.

Women’s

Holy Cross Oct. 17 Home vs. Lafayette, 1:05 pm. Oct. 21 @ Boston University, Boston, 7:00 pm. Clark University Oct. 17 Home vs. Babson College, 1:00 pm. Oct. 20 Home vs. Wellesley College, 6:30 pm.

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Golf Men’s

Holy Cross Oct. 16 Hawks Fall Invitational, Wachusett Country Club, West Boylston, 11:30 am. Nichols Oct. 16 Hawks Fall Invitational, Wachusett Country Club, West Boylston, 11:30 am. Worcester State Oct. 17 GNAC Championships, Allendale, Time TBA Oct. 18 GNAC Championships, Allendale, Time TBA

Women’s

Holy Cross Oct. 18 Lehigh Invitational @ Saucon Valley Country Club, Bethlehem, PA, All Day Oct. 19 Lehigh Invitational @ Saucon Valley Country Club, Bethlehem, PA, All Day

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Anna Maria Oct. 17 Home vs. Albertus Magnus, 3:00 pm. Worcester State Oct. 17 Home vs. Plymouth State, 12:00 pm.

Rowing Men’s

Holy Cross Oct. 17 Head of the Charles Regatta, Boston, 8 am. Oct. 18 Head of the Charles Regatta, Boston, 8 am. WPI Oct. 17 Head of the Charles Regatta, Boston, 8 am. Oct. 18 Head of the Charles Regatta, Boston, 8 am.

Women’s

Holy Cross Oct. 17 Head of the Charles Regatta, Boston, 8 am. Oct. 18 Head of the Charles Regatta, Boston, 8 am. Clark University Oct. 17 Head of the Charles Regatta, Boston, 8 am. Oct. 18 Head of the Charles Regatta, Boston, 8 am.

Holy Cross Oct. 16 @ New England Catholic Invitational, Chestnut Hill, 5:00 pm. Oct. 17 @ New England Catholic Invitational, Chestnut Hill, 10:00 am. Clark University Oct. 17 Alumni Meet, 1:00 pm.

Freshman soccer player James Bowhile was named Great Northeast Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week recently. The honor was posted on Anna Maria’s website Monday, Oct. 12 and marked the second straight week a member of the team earned a weekly honor. Junior Chris Mattioli was named the league’s Player of the Week the week prior. The men’s team has not amassed a lot of wins (just two as of Monday), but Bowhile has totaled four goals and three assists for 11 points, second most on the squad.

Tennis Women’s

WPI Oct. 17 Connecticut College Invitational, 11:00 am. Nichols Oct. 17 Western New England Invitational, Springfield, 11:15 am. Worcester State Oct. 17 Western New England Invitational, Springfield, 10:30 am.

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Anna Maria’s James Bowhile

Anna Maria Oct. 17 @ Johnson & Wales, Providence, Rhode Island, 4:00 pm. Oct. 21 @ Rivier, Nashua, NH, 5:30 pm. WPI Oct. 17 Home vs. Wellesley, 1:00 pm. Oct. 20 @ Smith, Northampton, 4:00 pm. Becker College Oct. 17 Home vs. Regis, 12:00 pm. Oct. 20 Home vs. Southern Vermont, 6:00 pm. Nichols Oct. 17 Home vs. Gordon, 2:00 pm. Oct. 21 @ Roger Williams, Bristol, RI, 7:00 pm. Worcester State Oct. 17 Home vs. Westfield State Assumption Oct. 17 @ Dowling, Oakdale, NY, 1:00 pm. Oct. 20 @ Merrimack, North Andover, 7:00 pm.

Women’s

Cross Country Men’s Holy Cross Oct. 17 Leopard Invitational, Easton, PA, 11:00 am. Clark University Oct. 17 Connecticut College Invitational, 11:00 am. Anna Maria Oct. 17 Western New England Invitational, Springfield, 11:15 am. WPI Oct. 17 Connecticut College Invitational, 11:00 am. Nichols Oct. 17 Western New England Invitational, Springfield, 11:15 am. Worcester State Oct. 17 Western New England Invitational, Springfield, 11:15 am.

Women’s

Holy Cross Oct. 17 Leopard Invitational, Easton, PA, 11:00 am. Clark University Oct. 17 Connecticut College Invitational, 11:00 am. Anna Maria Oct. 17 Western New England Invitational, Springfield, 11:15 am.

Holy Cross Oct. 16 @ New England Catholic Invitational, Chestnut Hill, 5:00 pm. Oct. 17 @ New England Catholic Invitational, Chestnut Hill, 10:00 am. Oct. 21 Home vs. Sienna, 7:00 pm. Clark University Oct. 17 Alumni Meet, 1:00 pm. Assumption Oct 16 Catholic College Invitational, 4:00 pm. Oct 17 Catholic College Invitational, All Day

Football

Holy Cross Oct. 17 @ Fordham, Bronx, NY, 1:00 pm. Anna Maria Oct. 17 @ Mount Ida, Newton, 1:00 pm. Becker College Oct. 17 @ Husson, Bangor, ME, 12:00 pm. Nichols Oct. 17 @ Curry, Milton, 1:00 pm. Worcester State Oct. 16 @ Mass.- Dartmouth, North Dartmouth, 7:00 pm. Assumption Oct. 17 @ Southern Connecticut State, New Haven, CT, 5:00 pm.

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TOWN OF MILLBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Millbury Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 7:45 P.M. at the Municipal Ofﬁce Building, 127 Elm Street to act on a Notice of Intent from G.F. Realty, LLC for construction of a single family house and associated work on Lot 1 identiﬁed on a portion of Map 18 Parcel 20 located on Riverlin Street. Said work falls under the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40. Donald Flynn Chairman 10/15/2015 MS

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TOWN OF SUTTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Sutton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 7:00PM, at the Sutton Town Hall, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA. The purpose of this hearing is to review a Notice of Intent submitted to the Conservation Commission by Michael Zorena, New Covenant Partners IV, LLC, Auburn, MA. The project consists of redevelopment of existing Commercial/Industrial property, demolition of two buildings, and hazardous waste and debris removal on Map 10, Parcels 131, on 9 Harback Road, Sutton, MA.This notice is publicized in accordance with the provisions of General Law Chapter 131, Section 40 commonly known as the Wetlands Protection Act, and the Sutton Wetlands and Riverfront District Administration Bylaw. 10/15/2015 TOWN OF MILLBURY TAX CLASSIFICATION In accordance with MGL Chapter 40, Section 56 as amended, the Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Municipal Ofﬁce Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, Ma. The purpose of the meeting is to determine the percentage of the tax burden to be borne by each class of property for Fiscal Year 2012016. The Millbury Board of Assessors will be in attendance at this hearing to provide information and data relevant to making such determination and the ﬁscal effect of the available alternatives. All are invited to attend this hearing and to present their views orally or in writing. 10/15, 10/22/2015 MS

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TOWN OF SUTTON Invitation for Bids Hauling from Transfer Station 15-6 The Town of Sutton requests written proposals for pick-up and return of various roll off containers from the Sutton Transfer Station located at 194 Stone School Rd.in accordance with specifications. Specifications may be obtained starting October 15, 2015 at the Town Administrator’s Office, Second Floor, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA 01590, between 8:00am and 4:00pm MondayThursday and Friday 9am-12noon until scheduled opening of bid. Bids should be submitted no later than 11:00 a.m., October 29, 2015 to James Smith, Town Administrator, Sutton Town Hall, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA 01590, at which time they will be opened publicly. Bids should have Project Name and IFB number clearly shown on envelope. The town of Sutton reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received, or to reject any and all bids, or to accept proposals deemed to be in the best interest of the town of Sutton. The Town Administrator will award the contract on behalf of the Town of Sutton no later than thirty (30) working days after the date of the bid opening. James Smith Town Administrator 10/15/2015 MS

TOWN OF SUTTON Sutton Planning Board Public Hearing Notice In accordance with the provisions of Section III.A. – Use Table and VII.A.2. Special Permits, of the Sutton Zoning Bylaw, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the application of Steven Tellier of 602 Worcester Street, Southbridge, MA for property owned by WPB Sutton LLC of Richmond, VA. The application proposes to establish a retail store for the sale of new and used merchandise including clothing, tools, and household items at 140 Worcester Providence. This hearing will be held in the third floor meeting room at the Town Hall on Monday, November 2, 2015 at 7:20 P.M. A copy of the application and plan can be inspected in the office of the Town Clerk during normal office hours. Miriam Sanderson, Chairman 10/15, 10/22/2015 MS

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 Denise A. Duddie and Todd A. Duddie to Household Finance Corporation II, dated September 20, 2006 and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 39827, Page 49, subsequently assigned to U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust by Household Finance Corporation II by assignment recorded in said Registry of Deeds at Book 52637, Page 345; 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 November 5, 2015 at 165-167 Millbury Avenue, Millbury, MA, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage, to wit: The land in said Millbury with the buildings thereon, being lots numbered 420 and 421 as shown on a plan of “Dorothy Manor”, Millbury, Worcester County, Mass. Made by Ernest W. Branch C.E. said land is bounded and described as follows: NORTHEASTERLY by lot No 419, one hundred thirty-three and fifty-five hundredths (133.55) feet; SOUTHEASTERLY by Millbury Avenue, fifty (50) feet; SOUTHWESTERLY by Lot No. 422, one hundred twenty-four and seven hundredths (124.07) feet; NORTHWESTERLY by Lot No 425, seventy-five and nine hundredths (75.09) feet. All of said Lots and Lot Numbers are shown on said Plan, recorded in Plan Book 33, Plan 61 except any land that may have been taken for highway purpose. Being the same property conveyed from Denise A. Duddie FKA Denise A. Umphrey, tenancy not stated, to Denise A. Duddie and Todd A. Duddie, husband and wife T/B/E, by deed recorded 08/13/02, in Book 27210, at Page 48, in the Register’s Office of Worcester County, Massachusetts. Tax Map or Parcel ID No.: M23 P4 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. U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust Present Holder of said Mortgage, By Its Attorneys, ORLANS MORAN PLLC PO Box 540540 Waltham, MA 02454 Phone: (781) 790-7800 15-004571 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/2015 MS

TOWN OF SUTTON Planning Board Public Hearing Notice November 2, 2015 7:10 p.m. Meeting Room 1 C In accordance with the provisions Section 5.7 (a) of the Sutton Earth Removal Bylaw before issuing a renewal permit, the Board shall hold a public hearing after giving at least fourteen days notice of the time and place thereof, such notice to be by advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation in the town and by certified mail, to all abutters as they appear upon the most recent tax list and to the Conservation Commissions of the Town of Sutton. Mary Bedoian, 47 Hough Road, Map 51, Parcels 60 & 82 has applied for an earth removal permit renewal for the above-stated parcel of land. The hearing will be held in the third floor meeting room 1-C at Sutton Town Hall, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA on Monday, November 2, 2015 at 7:10 p.m. A copy of the plan and application can be inspected in the Earth Removal office during normal office hours. Miriam Sanderson, Chair Planning Board 10/15/2015 MS

THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS (SEAL) LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT 2015 SM008336 ORDER OF NOTICE To: Deven Ewing and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. App. § 501 et seq.: Federal National Mortgage Association claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in SUTTON, numbered 317 MANCHAUG RD, given by Deven Ewing to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated July 21, 2005, and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 36860, Page 1 as affected by a modification agreement dated April 6, 2014 and recorded with said Registry at Book 52461, Page 18, and now held by the Plaintiff by assignment has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendant’s/ Defendants’ Servicemembers status. If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the UnitedStates of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil ReliefAct. If you object to a foreclosure of the above-mentioned property on that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before November 16, 2015 or you will be forever barred from claiming that you are entitled to the benefits of said Act. Witness, JUDITH C. CUTLER, Chief Justice of this Court on September 30, 2015 Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Recorder 201501-0807-PRP 10/15/2015 MS

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CDL Class B Motorcoach Driver Wanted Fox Bus Lines, Inc in Millbury, MA is currently hiring for the position of a CDL bus driver, class B passenger endorsement is required along with a clean driving record. Conveniently located off of Exit 11 from the MA Pike. Full Time Benefits include uniforms, vacation time, health insurance, dental and 401K is also available. Send resume to keith@silverfoxcoach.com or fax to: 508-865-4660 or apply in person at 3 Silver Fox Drive Millbury, MA between 9 and 4 Mon thru Fri.

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Worc. County Memorial Park Paxton, MA Grave sites. 2 lots, Good Shepherd. Plot 147, graves 3 & 4. $5000.00 each. B/O Call Kris 508-735-9996 FOR SALE John Deere 318 Garden Tractor 18HP, 48" MWR Deck, PWR STRG, Hydro Trans, PWR Lift $2000.00 Oakham 508-882-3963* Brand New Wolfgang Puck Pressure Cooker Oven Cooks 15lb turkey in 50 min. Cooks bread in 30 min. Saves 70% electricity. Can be used as conventional oven. Call 508461-7206. Leave message, Asking $200.00. Webster, MA* Organ with bench. Pd. $2700, asking $300 or best offer. 508331-3468 GE Dishwasher Works fine, cream-colored. Four years old. $90. 508-839-6860 508-8396860 ITEMS UNDER $2,015 Wooden Extension Ladder $10. 508-755-1886 Golf club, bag, cart (used) Asking $250. 508-865-5726 Snowblower - Toro make, gas grill - Weber make. $300 or best offer for both. 508-8548248 79 cc Homelite Lawn Edger Used very little. $50. 508-8295494 Snowblower Yard Machine MTD 24" wide 2stage 10 hp. Electric start runs well $375. Local delivery. 508-829-6009. Upright Harrington Piano with bench. Hardman Peck and co. $400 or best offer. 1 lvl. easy move. 774-276-2299 8 pc solid cherry wood dining room set 6 chairs, table & lowboy, upholstered chairs. $750.00 FIRM. 508-752-5976

ITEMS UNDER $2,015 Wood stove Hearthstone model, starlit black w/grey soapstone. You pick up. $500 508-8532480. Vermont Castings Encore red wood stove with warming shelves, screen and pipe; $205.00. Call 508-886-6003. Rotary laser Complete kit, paid $400. $225 or best offer. Tom 508-736-7124 Twin pine bed set w/storage under, 5 drawer bureau desk w/ storage & chair. $400 or b.o. 978 -464-2776 Solid maple table lamp, octagon end table. $100 or best offer. 508-331-3468 Logsplitter Huskee 22 ton, like new. Used 8 hrs. Extra log shelf plus 3 gal hydraulic fluid. $900. 508-864-0381. Can deliver. Dining Set Scandinavian look, solid hardrock maple. By Moosehead of Maine. 2 leaves, 6 chairs. $950. 508-754-4670. Mirror 33 x 39, plate glass, 2 3/4 natural maple wood frame, excellent condition, $35. Princeton. 978-464-2485. Paslode Cordless Nail Gun Finish Work. $200. Tom 508-736 -7124 Phillips 42" Television Like new, with high def antenna. Free High Def channels, no cable needed. $375. Rich 508-853-6948 New American Standard White Whirlpool Tub Connor model. $650. Call 978-422-8084 Twin bed with matching night stand; box spring, mattress. Solid wood, painted white. Attractive set. $80. 774-364-4752. FURNITURE QUEEN MATTRESS SET $150

WOOD FOR SALE FIREWOOD Seasoned 100% hardwood cut and split. Free delivery on 2 cords (128 cu. ft.) orders. Call or text Cami for more info. 508-918-0767. YARD SALES & FLEA MARKETS 22 Gover Rd. - Millbury Sat., 10/17, 8 am- 2 pm, rain or shine, books, games, picture frames, dishes, toys, appliances, adult winter coats and much more. Moving furniture sale. 10-17, 8-5. 1904 Oakwood St, Holden. Table/chairs,side/coffee/ end tables, Hutch, love seat/ sleeper sofas,pictures, etc. Make offer & take it away. HOLDEN-243 Cranbrook Dr. HUGE YARD SALE Friday 10/23, Saturday 10/24 and Sunday 10/25 9am-2pm Rain Or Shine. Salo Terrace - Millbury Sat. & Sun., 10/17 & 18. 9am-3pm. Toys, household items, outdoor furniture.

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The charm and warmth of this home draws you in the moment you walk in the door! Enter via the mudrom into a maple cabinetted country kitchen, follow to the dining room with plenty of room for your formal table, beautiful built-ins and large picture window. The spacious living room boasts more built-ins and a ďŹ replace--hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;oors throughout. The sunroom or ofďŹ ce is a bonus with its own entrance and tons of natural light! 3 bedrooms upstairs including a huge master suite with showstopping master bath complete with steam shower and jacuzzi tub; Master opens out onto a balcony over looking backyard--perfect for morning coffee! A partially ďŹ nished basement offers 2 possible bedrooms and game area--plenty of room to roam! Attached garage with storage; The lovely fenced in yard has a tri level deck perfectly laid out for get togethers. Gas boiler (2013), Superstor hot water tank (2010), replacement windows, doors and insulated to the max. Conveniently located-- a real beauty!! Aberman Assoc Inc Tracy Sladen 978-537-4971 x 17

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/HRPLQVWHU Charming Cape style home features oversized living rm with cozy reading corner overlooking rear deck and grassy fenced yard. Formal dining rm, spacious cabinet kitchen leading to deck with attached lower level deck feature with aboveground pool. 4 bdrms, (donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need 4 bdrms? turn the smaller one into an ofďŹ ce or walk in closet.) Recent installs = roof shingles, & upgraded furnace & water heater. Aberman Assoc. Inc Sandra DeRienzo 978-537-4971 x 42

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6WHUOLQJ 4 br 1 1/2 bath colonial, In town turn of the 20th century colonial. 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms with two additional rooms in the walkout basement. Garage workshop has full storage loft above Dog kennels, paddocks not included. Sterling town beach for residents only.Â Aberman Assoc Inc Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 14 www.paulasavard.com

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Looking for more privacy and less trafďŹ c? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want a ďŹ xer-upper? Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll love this 3 bedroom grey w/ blue trim cape style home located only one hour from Boston, 20 minutes from Worcester, 2 miles to I-190. Lots of updates â&#x20AC;&#x201C; new kitchen counters and window, triple-pane windows installed 2008, efďŹ cient oil burner installed in 2011, roof shingles in 2013, paint job in 2015, D-box on the septic tank and leaching tank, and Title 5 CertiďŹ cate in 2015.This property has nearly an acre of land, with NO building allowed behind the property, and feels more like 5 acres. Tree-lined lot for a little more privacy. Room next to master bedroom used as a dressing room. Formal dining room used as a den/ofďŹ ce. Breakfast area off kitchen with sliders leading to back deck. Full unďŹ nished, dry basement with plenty of storage and room to set up your own workshop. Aqua-Pure whole house water ďŹ ltration system. Aberman Assoc Inc.Â Yasmin Loft 978-537-4971 x 61

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Custom built contemporary colonial nestled on 2 1/2 acres. Home sits back from tree lined driveway. Three or 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, stainless steel applianced kitchen, ďŹ rst ďŹ&#x201A;oor laundry, spacious living/dining room separated by brick ďŹ replace, full unďŹ nished basement, oversized two car garage. Energy efďŹ cient propane heating system with instant hot water. 3 room approved rental unit for income, in-laws, or home ofďŹ ce with private entrance. Yard has several young fruit trees and 2 year old 10 x 16 shed with loft and 54â&#x20AC;? double doors. Aberman Assoc Inc Anna Mary Kraemer 978-537-4971 x25

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Stately colonial exterior. 7 spacious deďŹ ned rooms, ďŹ rst ďŹ&#x201A;oor open ďŹ&#x201A;oorplan.. sunken familyroom with ďŹ replace, vaulted ceiling , french doors to formal dining, atrium doors to screened porch. Deck. Hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;oors in ďŹ rst ďŹ&#x201A;oor and master bedroom. Master bath with jetted tub and separate shower. One owner, ready for the next chapter. Irrigation system, perimeter foundation drainage, central vac. ďŹ&#x201A;ooring updated and reďŹ nished 2014, new Corian Counters 2011, new roof 2011. 200 amp circuit breaker electrcal service, generator ready Aberman Assoc Inc.Â Paula Savard 987-537-4971 x 14 www.paulasavard.com

6WHUOLQJ Year round private retreat on 9 acres. PRICELESS PANORAMIC LAKE VIEWS. Abutting 48 acres of conservation land. Custom Post and Beam Contemporary home. Glorious Views all year. Circular driveway is adorned with colorful professional landscaping. Open ďŹ&#x201A;oor plan in this light ďŹ lled dream home. Inspiring entry foyer, granite and cherry kitchen, warm wood cathedral ceilings, Master bedroom walks onto deck overlooking the lake and pastoral acreage. Finished lower level loaded with glass and magniďŹ cent views. Metal roof, wired for generator, hot tub in covered porch. 3 car garage. Recently built two story barn with additional 2 car garage and room for your favorite hobby or mini farm occupants. May make a good horse property. Property tax reďŹ&#x201A;ects Chapter 61 A agricultural status. Small apple grove on propert Aberman Assoc Inc.Â Gail Lent 978-537-4971 x 15 www.gail ent.com

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Luxury and practicality wrapped up in this eclectic, stately 10 room, 5+ bedroom, 3 1/2 bath brick front center entry colonial featuring ďŹ replace living room, formal dining room, sunken family room with second ďŹ replace, four season sunroom. Home interior has been freshly painted with multiple upgrades. Entertain in this NEW decorators/cooks dream kitchen featuring granite counters, SS appliances including wine cooler, hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;oors, walk-in pantry and sky lights. First ďŹ&#x201A;oor en suite for guest, in-law privacy. Second ďŹ&#x201A;oor features a master bedroom with two walk in closets, dressing room and NEW designer bathroom w/lava tub, walk-in shower, heated ďŹ&#x201A;oors, towel warmer, recessed lighting, double sink vanity. Bonus room could be 6th bedroom. Exterior has open deck overlooking in-ground pool, resurfaced tennis court, fruit trees and perennial gardens. Three car garage with access to ďŹ rst ďŹ&#x201A;oor and basement. Home is in better than new condition. A must see! Aberman Assoc. Inc. Anna Mary Kraemer 978-537-4971 x 25

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HOLDEN-One acre wooded house lot. Prime location. Choose 100 or 115 ft frontage. 508-450-8876

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

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Pet Costume Contest Dress up your Pet for Halloween, send us a picture, and enter our contest for a chance to win a gift card to a local pet store and doggie daycare.

Submit by mail to: Central Mass Classiﬁeds PO Box 546 Holden, MA 01520 Or by email to sales@centralmassclass.com Please include your name, pet’s name, address and telephone number All photos will be published in the October 29th & 30th issues of Central Mass Classiﬁeds along with announcing the winner. Only one photo per pet. Please send your entry in by Monday, October 26th at noon to be eligible for the drawing. If you send in a photo and would like it returned, stamped self-add dressed envelo op ope. please send a st self-addressed envelope.

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1999 Road King Under 8,000 miles. Too many extras to list. Always stored in room temperature. $13,000 obo 978-4645525 or 781-879-8275 cell 978 -464-5525

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2011 Ford Escape 6 cyl. Leather, moon roof, Insync. Very clean. Michelin tires. $12,750.00 508-829-3363 2003 Subaru Forester Hatchback 138,000 miles. Dark Green ext/Tan int. $3,250 987-464-2026

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Gina Migliozzi

A huge fan of heavy metal and the movies “Jaws” and “Hellraiser,” Gina Migliozzi is the chief financial officer and a leading manager of the Worcester Palladium. Starting Friday, Oct. 16 and ending Sunday, Oct. 18, the 2015 Rock and Shock Horror and Music Convention will be co-hosted by the DCU Center and the Worcester Palladium (See Joshua Lyford’s story in this issue). This year’s convention features several horror-themed guests and several Halloween-infused metal bands. Acts include Danzig, Hatebreed, Twiztid and a musical ensemble of notable metal and punk musicians, referred to as the Rocking Dead. For the past 11 years, Migliozzi and her crew of Palladium faithful have created a unique and Worcester exclusive event featuring several exciting horror guests and musicians. Worcester Magazine recently had the chance to ask Migliozzi about this year’s convention of three days of monsters, music and mayhem. How long have you been with the Palladium and how long have you been involved with Rock and Shock? I have been with the

Palladium for 15 years, and this will be our 12th annual Rock and Shock weekend event. This year we have some big guests. We are having Danzig perform for the second time and for celebrity guests we have Adam Green, Derek Mears, Howard Sherman and many other people who have worked on horror films. Every guest we have is involved with at least one horror production or film. We were able to host Jason Mewes after his appearance in in the horror film, “Breath of Hate.” This is the second year that we are having the “Rocking Dead,” the crowd loved it last year. At last year’s Rocking Dead, we had Alice Cooper and Dead Boys doing Misfits cover songs with Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein. Who’s not going to love rocking out with Doyle? Last year was Randy Blythe of Lamb of God jumping in and out of the crowd during the performance.

How did you come up with the idea of Rock and Shock 12 years ago? The first year

we hosted this, we had no idea what we were doing. This was back in 2003, but over the years we’ve hosted Bill Moseley, George Romero, Malcolm McDowell,

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Robert Englund, Danny Trejo, Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper, Type O Negative and King Diamond. The current capacity of Palladium is currently at 2,660. The idea of Rock and Shock was a collaboration between myself and Kevin Barbare, who was a DJ for WAAF at the time. We had worked on New England Metal and Hardcore Festival. This was a full metal show and we wanted to have a horror themed show right around Halloween time. Heavy metal and horror music go hand-in-hand. Many metal bands have had music in horror movies and many metal bands have horror elements involved and vice-versa. And the event is also great for children and families. We like to have family-friendly Halloween activities involved.

What are some things you are hoping to see in the coming years, and what worked well in the past? (In the future) it would be really nice to host Bruce Campbell or bands like Motorhead or Ghost. One of my favorite shows was the 10 year anniversary. We had Danzig and Robert Englund of Freddy Kreuger fame. A huge hit was some of the cast from “The Walking Dead” series, including Michael Rooker, Scott Wilson, IronE Singleton and Lew Temple.

What is it like meeting those involved with horror music and movie culture? They are

normal people. Most of them are nice, we try very hard to make sure their needs are accommodated properly. They are great families and very friendly with kids. The saying “never meet your heroes” doesn’t really apply to most of these guys. During the day times at the event, children can learn to draw zombies or design pumpkins. We have Service Sunday, meaning that anyone who serves the community (paramedics, policemen, firefighters etc.) can bring in their families for free.

Any Stories About The Stars of Rock and Shock? We like to occasionally take our

guests on a haunted tour of the Palladium. One year we had an EVP recorder and Phil Anselmo of Pantera was with us. We walked around The Palladium and tried to find instances of ghost sightings. Everyone enjoyed it, Steve Gonsalves from “Ghost Hunters,” (he is from New Bedford) has also been here and The Palladium was featured on an episode of “Ghost Hunters.” This weekend, Phil Anselmo will be supporting Danzig with his band, Superjoint. Everyone on the staff has had weird encounters. There was an instance during a show, when one of our staff saw a person moving back and forth in the balcony seats, which was closed off, so

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they went to go check and there was no sight of anyone. There was no way that a person could have gone up there because that section was blocked and guarded off.

Is there anything special being planned for this year’s event? We have new vendors,

new independent and local filmmakers. Adam Green from Holliston is bringing a fan-interactive panel this year. I can’t reveal all the details, but it’s going to be good. The show is always a lot of fun, we bring in seven-thousand to eight-thousand people during the weekend. Visitors book hotels, spend money on gas, eat at local restaurants. This convention is great for the economy. Rock and Shock has been able to make Worcester famous. We have seen an increase of the number of people who have been to this convention. I have met people from Australia, Japan and Turkey. Most of the musicians and performers that come to the DCU Center and the Palladium have a great time, we take good care of them. A lot of the guests we have are from California or Western states, so they comment on how much they love seeing the area. They enjoy seeing the leaves fall, and sometimes we have had snow fall, and some of our guests love seeing that. - Colin Burdett

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