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he cover story this week is a little bit different for us. We kept the editorial focus brief and that was not an accident, we wanted our readers to see what the Civic Naturalization test is all about. You don't need me to wax poetic on the virtues and powerful history and present on immigration and civic duty, I'd be willing to bet you already have a strong opinion on both. Immigration – and by extension citizenship and the naturalization process – has been a major topic of discussion in November's presidential election. Here at the office, we thought it would be interesting to see just how well we would do on the test ourselves. We did well (if it was required, I guess we would have retained our citizenship), but to be fair, as journalists, we're kind of expected to have a decent handle on civics. So take the test yourself and see how well you know your United States' history, government and democracy. Can you name two rights of everyone living in the United States? How about two ways to participate in democracy? Can you name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s (how about one, not named the Civil War?)? Do you know why the flag has 13 stripes? How about naming your state representative? Have fun and feel free to share your results with us. - Joshua Lyford, reporter

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Gaffney offers way out of annual tax classification boondoggle TOM QUINN

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s Worcester’s business community in a tailspin, with companies abandoning the city in droves for greener pastures? Or is that something people only bring up once a year to try to get a better commercial tax rate? And do tax rates have to go up at all? All those questions and more were left unanswered by the City Council when they requested numbers for an alternate way to meet the city’s revenue needs and pushed a tax classification vote off by a week. The change in plans was driven by AtLarge Councilor Mike Gaffney, who suggested the city had underestimated the amount of money that would come in through local receipts – using vehicle excise tax as an example – and by increasing those estimates to be more in line with historic trends, the city could reduce the amount of money it needs to raise via property taxes and leave tax rates where they are. “We exceeded out expectations of what we put in the budget [last year],” Gaffney said. “And we budgeted very conservatively … conservatively speaking, we’ve got quite a bit of wiggle room here in terms of trying to ease the tax levy.” Last year, the city predicted $40.8 million in local receipts. The actual number ended up being $46.2 million, meaning there was about a $5.5-million gap between expectations and reality. Which is why it was surprising,

Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tim Murray explains to councilors why he supports a business-friendly tax rate. Gaffney said, this year the city budgeted $39.6 million for that category, anticipating a declining market. Not only was that number pessimistic considering that receipts have risen in recent years, even if the receipts stayed steady or declined slightly, the number was still too low, Gaffney pointed out.

The effect of increasing the estimate by $2.5 million, Gaffney’s suggestion, would be to decrease the property tax levy by that same amount. With $2.5 million less to collect from residents and homeowners, the city could theoretically leave tax rates the same – which would put money in people’s pockets, as both tax rates proposed by councilors would increase the median tax bill for both residential and commercial property. Worcester’s Chief Financial Officer, Tom Zidelis, said estimates are intentionally conservative because if revenue does not match those estimates, the city’s budget would fall into a deficit. But while a new table of rates would have to be drawn up to reflect the new tax levy, increasing estimates would result in a decrease in the projected tax rates for next year. “Our revenue estimates were conservative,” Zidelis, while noting he had not had time to go over Gaffney’s analysis, said. “You’re saying they’re too conservative – that’s a viewpoint.” Part of the reason tax classification in Worcester is such a battle is due to the “split” tax rate Worcester employs, which taxes commercial property at a different, higher rate than residential property. While everyone seems to agree that the split rate divides Worcesterites and pits business owners against residents when both sides should be working together, moving toward a single tax rate has proven challenging, as any reduction in the

WOO-TOWN INDE X Worcester officials announce parking ban hours in advance of a storm – and rain pretty much washes away snow by early afternoon - and critics still come out of woodwork. Sorry, naysayers, but city didn’t muck up this time. -3

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Will he or won’t he? Former City Council candidate Matt Wally was coy about whether he’ll run again next year, essentially saying, wait ’til next year. C’mon, man! -1

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A weekly quality of life check-in of Worcester Not everything perfect at Denholm for the Holidays, as several people waited and waited and waited in the cold as valets struggled to find keys and cars. Of course, it was a free service. -2

commercial tax rate would result in higher rates for homeowners. “As Worcester struggles to support residents, retain existing businesses and jobs and attract new investment, its tax policies are holding the city back,” Worcester Regional Research Bureau Executive Director Tim McGourthy said. “... use 2017 as an opportunity to work on a strategic approach to transition from a high-risk, two-tiered system of winners and losers to a system that works seamlessly with the city’s long-term vision of economic opportunity and growth.” Lines in the sand are usually drawn by the Chamber of Commerce with a very businessfriendly rate on one end, and the Accurate Worcester Assessments on Real Estate group with a very homeowner-friendly rate on the other. This year, the Chamber endorsed a rate that would put the residential rate at $19.94 (per $1,000 in assessed value) and the commercial rate at $31.19, while AWARE chose a residential rate of $19.25 and a commercial rate of $32.99. Of the councilors who spoke before the hearing was postponed, District 2 Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson, who suggested it, District 3 Councilor George Russell and District 5 Councilor Gary Rosen said they would vote for AWARE’s rate, which would widen the gap between the two rates. District 1 Councilor Tony Economou suggested a residential rate of $19.63 and a commercial

Newspapers are dying? Not according to a story in the T&G about how nonEnglish speakers in Worcester are using them to learn the language. Just hope they forgive the occasional misspellings! +2

We knew it was coming, but maybe the next Worcester fire chief will stick around a while. -1

Rene Rancourt was in town for a Worcester Railers ugly sweater party. If we may say so, our own Joshua Lyford had a pretty ugly sweater. He also got to meet the legend! +2

The Red Cross does an awful lot of good. Unfortunately, cops say one of their employees was naught in using credit card numbers belonging to people taking classes at the Red Cross. -4

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Anti-preservation parishioners make voices heard in Mount Carmel case Tom Quinn

ith the Catholic Church’s attempts to call off a preservation group’s crusade falling short, a new group has stepped up to the plate – an Inter-Parish Council made up of people who say they are the truly dedicated parishioners, upset at the faith local officials have placed in the Mount Carmel Preservation Society. The organization has garnered headlines and political support in their quest to save Our Lady of Mount Carmel from the wrecking ball, but IPC members contend the misguided effort will fall short, and may end up harming the Diocese of Worcester as a whole. While MCPS members have been presenting the effort as a religious one, dismissing pew counts that show declining church attendance and saying they want to have Mass in Mount Carmel again, IPC spokesperson Nino Giamei was skeptical, pointing out the same services – with the same priest – are being held at Our Lady of Loreto. Instead of Catholicism, Giamei said, MCPS is engaged in “building worship” by trying to turn the area into a historic district subject to oversight by local government. “The idea of a Catholic church falling under the auspices of any secular government organization is anathema to the Catholic Church, and it should be anathema to any religious organization,” Giamei said. “And if these people were thinking clearly, it would be anathema to them as well. They’re so maniacal in their efforts that they’re willing to throw their own bishop under the bus, these people who call themselves Catholics.” But MCPS president Mauro DePasquale said his group was trying to save a building

that was irreplaceable, both for its historic value and its place in the community, likening closing the church to breaking up the parish “family.” “I really hate the division,” DePasquale said. “It’s about unifying the one place in our city that has been an epicenter for ItalianAmerican heritage … it’s about our Italian culture, and whether they want to go to church there or somewhere else that’s fine, but the church is important.” Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a Mulberry Street church that, along with a recreation center and ball field, has served as a hub for the Italian-American community in Worcester for decades, was closed by the Diocese in May, after the city ordered repair work done to fix structural problems and make the building safe. The Diocese wanted to demolish the building and merge the parish with Our Lady of Loreto, but MCPS was formed, and celebrated when the Historical Commission denied the church a waiver from the oneyear waiting period for demolition of historic buildings. Giamei, who is one of the eight Mount Carmel members of the IPC, with eight from Loreto, questioned why, if MCPS members were so committed, they did not succeed in saving the church in 2007 with a failed capital campaign, or as recently as earlier this year with an “increased giving” campaign that also petered out. “The alarm was sounded nine years ago by Monsignor Rocco [Piccolomini], and then again by Monsignor [Stephen] Pedone,” Giamei, who recently collected more than 100 signatures on an anti-historic district petition, said. “When the bishop of Worcester puts chains on the doors, it’s too late to say,

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‘Well, now we believe you.’ … Is a parishioner someone who shows up to church and registers and gives money, or is it someone who shows up to [MCPS supporter] Phil Palmieri’s building and raises their hand when a reporter asks if they’re a parishioner?” DePasquale was adamant that the members of MCPS stepped up to the plate when asked before, saying there were enough existing churchgoers to sustain the church in the future. In fact, he did not concede the Diocese’s premises, pointing to large revenue figures compared to other churches in the area and what he said were six-figure surpluses when compared to expenses, blaming “poor management” for missed revenue

opportunities and shortfalls. The group’s fundraising has focused on a $120,000 estimate provided by the city for “make-safe” work as a goal, even as the Diocese claims a $200,000 tab for that work and a $3.5 million estimate for other efforts, such as stopping decorative rosettes from falling from the ceiling. DePasquale said those estimates are too high. “We’re not saying that the church doesn’t need other work, but it’s not dangerous [once the make-safe work is done],” DePasquale said. “The work could be addressed over a period of time.” Preservation Worcester Executive Director continued on page 6

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rate of $32, a line nearly in the exact middle of the Chamber and AWARE’s rates, and was supported by Mayor Joe Petty and At-Large Councilor Kate Toomey with a rate that would shrink the gap between the two rates. Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tim Murray said 538 businesses have left the city since it adopted a dual tax rate in 1984, and was joined by representatives from Table Talk Pies, Niche Hospitality and more who spoke about Worcester losing jobs and revenue to surrounding towns with lower commercial tax rates. Murray also pointed out surrounding communities he said have been following long-term plans to go back to a single tax rate, comparing businesses to the gooses that lay the golden eggs. Russell gave perhaps the most animated rebuttal, pointing out that the city has been touting the strength of the local economy all year, and to revert to “doom and gloom” for two weeks annually when businesses are angling for a lower tax rate seemed at odds with that party line. Last year, the Council voted, 6-5, to go with a homeowner-friendly rate, expanding the gap against the advice of the Chamber.

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Deb Packard said her organization had not been consulted about the details of the proposed historic district, and she had not talked to her board, so she could not comment on specific details. Preservation Worcester, like MCPS, also has not had an independent expert examine the church, so Packard said it was hard to tell whether the Diocese’s dire warnings about the facade or inside of the building were accurate. But she did say the idea of using the historic district process to save one building had merit, potentially. “Right now, it’s a strategy,” Packard said. “We haven’t really investigated a one-building district … there certainly is a tremendous amount of history and culture connected with the building. It’s not unreasonable to make it a one-building historic district.” While Worcester’s other three historic districts — Montvale, Massachusetts Avenue and Crown Hill — all encompass regions and not one building, the Historic District Act does provide for single building districts. IPC members did complain the City Council would “single out” one landowner by making Mount Carmel a historic district, implying the district would be voted on more because of voter pressure than because it is the most historic area in the city. But in a complaintdriven city, sometimes projects need a vocal advocacy group to get prioritized.

“[MCPS is] very well-organized, they’re passionate,” Packard said. “They’re courageous in advocating for this local historic district. I think it’s impressive, the commitment.” The historic district vote is not the only trick up MCPS’ sleeve. About a month after the church closed, the group took its case all the way to the Vatican, home of Pope Francis and international headquarters of Catholicism. The Congregation for the Clergy recently wrote back in what Brody Hale, who runs the Catholic Church Preservation Society (which is not affiliated with the Catholic Church) and has been giving advice to the MCPS, called a “draw” for both sides involved. The Congregation, which has handled an increasing number of appeals in recent years as church membership decreases nationally and more parishes close, found that since Bishop Robert McManus has not made an official decree closing the church under Catholic “canon law,” there was no recourse available, even with “the commencement of the civil process required for the demolition of historic buildings in the City of Worcester.” Hale said the ruling shows that if and when the bishop makes the decision to close the church permanently, MCPS can fight it in that sphere, in addition to the political realm. “If the bishop issues the decree they need to close the church, they could start the appeals process over again,” Hale said.

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But Hale, who started his project when his hometown church was closed, cautioned that an appeal would not absolve MPS members of their fundraising duties, as in between Latin quotations and religious references, “the feasibility of raising the appropriate funds” is mentioned as a deciding factor. “Those who wish to keep it standing and a sacred space would have to pay the repair bills … and bear financial responsibility for its continued existence,” Hale said. That’s the rub, Giamei said. “The position of the Inter-Parish Council was that it was a long shot,” Giamei said. “But Monsignor Pedone urged us to give them a chance, and we all agreed, who knows, they might be successful … I think they discovered what we discovered – there’s not enough people who care anymore. So they went to these other plans.” While the historic district would ultimately go to the state and local Historic Commission, the first step is through the City Council, a body that appears sympathetic to MCPS.

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ace has possessed the odious proclivity for dividing the population since the beginning of civilization. Yet, there have been men and women over the years who have questioned whether humanity’s colorful spectrum of complexions is intrinsically ostracizing in nature. One of those people was artist Julien Hudson. Five years ago, as featured at the time in Worcester Magazine, Hudson’s creative inquisition was manifested as an exhibit featured at the Worcester Art Museum in an attempt to unravel the fabric of society’s conception about race. Hudson was born as a free person of color in 1811 in New Orleans. From his

birth, he was surrounded by an influential artistic community of other free people of color. Hudson produced only six portraits in his lifetime and December 2011 proved to be one of the only times these works had ever been brought together in the same place. In light of this monumental occasion for artists of color, Worcester Art Museum founded The Historic New Orleans Collection. This research library and museum infused Hudson’s story with resplendent vitality even over 150 years after his demise. Similar to how the Worcester Art Museum prides itself on showcasing the latest contemporary

artists, the newly-established research library provided an opportunity to illuminate previously undervalued or understudied historical works. Visual stories and expressive insights that had long since been repressed found fresh life at the Worcester Art Museum. Hudson’s artistic tale resonates so closely with our society today. While many like to believe our racial sentiments have progressed and matured since the 19th century, they still seem equally as complex. The presence of Hudson’s work in the Worcester Art Museum provided a look into a moment of not only historical significance, but also the significance of the human condition. Art possesses the unifying quality of conveying how another human, despite skin color, has found meaning in the existence we all share. - Zachary Martucelli

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Ever since Spag’s closed, there has been a distinct lack of news articles about Spag’s. Which is why, when the faucet gets turned back on, you have to jump on it like people jumped on the famous Spag’s tomato plant giveaway. That’s what the Telegrampa did after tracking down a wooden statue of Anthony Borgatti Jr., a.k.a Spag. An antiques dealer bought the statue in 2014 for $25 in what he told the paper was an “insane” auction where whole rooms of materials and items were sold off before the building was demolished earlier this year. Spag’s daughters were upset the statue was sold off, ending up in Providence, saying that was not the intent and that the statue and other items had sentimental value. And it appears the article had an immediate effect – one day later, the T&G had a follow-up story after the antiques dealer, Douglas Thomson, sold the statue. Thomson said he signed a contract with the buyer specifying that he wouldn’t give out “any information.” He then proceeded to tell the Telegram that 1. it was bought as a gift, 2. it is for a businessman who was a novice when Spag 3. put him on the map 4. in Shrewsbury and 5. Spag “utilized this guy’s business” for one of his charities. Let’s hope that contract doesn’t have any serious penalties associated with it. And lest that be the end of the story, there is now a Twitter account that claims to belong to the Spag’s Statue. Maybe there are clues as to who started it in its postings? A solicitation for photos and stories about Spag’s, a thank-you to the reporter and photographer who did the story and a tag for the Telegrampa’s website, and a complaint about back pain and how cold it is outside? I’ve got an educated guess.

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SWASHBUCKLING: That’s Fitchburg

Mayor Stephen DiNatale holding one of the guns collected last year as part of the Goods for Guns buyback. “Pirates of the Caribbean” was a quote that was thrown out to laughter from the assorted police chiefs posing for the photo op. This year’s buyback, the 15th annual, collected 260 firearms –

down from 340 last year, but hopefully that’s just a result of how long the program has gone on and how many guns it has taken in. That might sound like a partisan statement, but it’s really not – as Worcester Medical Director Dr. Mike Hirsch pointed out, it’s not an anti second amendment program. After all, no hardened criminal is turning in their weapon for a $25 or $50 gift card. It’s meant to take in guns that are unwanted, maybe inherited, so they aren’t used in suicides, accidents, stolen in burglaries or held awkwardly at press events. But hey, I’d actually be more worried if DiNatale looked at home with a sawed-off shotgun.

ELECTOR SPOTLIGHT: Jason Palitsch,

a former state rep candidate in the 11th Worcester District, is calling for an intelligence briefing before the electoral college votes on U.S. president. That wouldn’t be news, really, except that Palitsch is also an elector from Massachusetts, and is on a list of 29 electors demanding to get the inside scoop on Russian interference in the election. Palitsch, who works for Public Affairs for Veterans Inc. in Worcester, was quoted by the Associated Press as saying, “I would consider the information that came to light over the weekend with regard to foreign interference in our election to be extreme.” So even though he’d be voting for Clinton anyway, as all of the Bay State’s votes went to the Democratic nominee, he’s helping add numbers to the movement for an unprecedented move in an unprecedented election year.

WHERE EAGLES DARE: Spotted near Curtis Pond – a bald eagle? Theresa Boudreau said she spotted the bird by the Webster Square body of water recently. “I’d never seen one outside the Quabbin [Reservoir] before,” she said. “I thought I was crazy.” Hey, we could use some more wildlife in the city – here’s hoping the rumor is true. FIRE CHIEF RETIRES: So Worcester Fire Department Chief Geoff Gardell is retiring, right on schedule. Now Civil Service, bureaucracy distilled to its purest essence, takes over. Internal candidates have already taken tests, according to the city, and their names will be sent to the

{ worcesteria } state and back again before a replacement will be chosen. Worcester Magazine Facebook comments seem to show some support for Deputy Chief Mike Lavoie, and Worcester Magazine Facebook comments are always a solid source of information and predictive power. Stay tuned to see who will take over the department, which has been a source of pride for the city over the years.

TONIGHT AT NINE, MAYBE: Having trouble getting Channel 7 over the airwaves? First of

all, thanks for supporting the analog TV industry, grandpa, but secondly, you’re not alone. Unless you subscribe to cable or another service, you might not get the new Channel 7, which Comcast is starting after a spat with ex local NBC affiliate WHDH. Comcast is not exactly known for being a benevolent overlord, and apparently the signal for its new station will apparently have a softer signal than WHDH. Politicians are even getting involved, as usually the people who rely on bunny ears to get free TV are lower income, meaning Comcast’s quarrel won’t really affect the well-to-do, but will bum out people who are already struggling. Is Worcester involved at all? Well, Mayor Joe Petty asked about it during this week’s City Council meeting, but no one seems to know anything more than we just told you here.

A FAIR AWARD: The Fairways, a 200-apartment complex in Worcester, proved they can press release with the best of the government organizations recently. The Burncoat-area apartments were recently awarded the Communities of Excellence tag by the Rental Housing Association for service to their residents and the community at large. Not to be outdone, employee Evans Essuman was honored by both the RHA as the Maintenance Mechanic of the Year and by NEAHMA as Maintenance Technician of the year. But wait, there’s more! Fairways management also pointed out they were successful in getting the Worcester Regional Transit Authority to keep an East Mountain Street bus stop in place despite the WRTA’s plans to eliminate the route that would go through that area. “We are located in an ideal section of Worcester,” site manager Michael Martinez said in the release, managing the double whammy of delivering news and advertising his apartments all in one. “While many residents have their own vehicles, others rely heavily upon public transportation. We were thrilled when we learned that resident letters and our advocacy in general helped change a few minds.” PANCAKED: The Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association, along with some less-

delicious organizations (the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation), held a thank-you pancake breakfast to show their appreciation for how Worcester eradicated the Asian Longhorned Beetle before it could get up north and ruin the syrup industry. More than 35,000 trees were chopped down despite some protestations from residents, and the area is still recovering from the invasive species. As has been discussed before, the federal government got involved because Worcester is right in the backyard of a forest corridor that, if it were to be infected, could spread the beetle too far for any feasible treatment. So thanks for the maple syrup, Vermont, we know you’d do the same for us.

TERMINATE THEM: From the ol’ inbox - “McGovern, House Democrats Call for White House to Strengthen Safeguards on ‘Killer Robots.’” Oh, God, Trump, what have you done now? The actual information is much more mundane, but still – it’s good to know our Congressman is on the front lines of preventing Skynet from taking over.

TURN DOWN OR WHAT: Worcester Police arrested a Randall Street man this week for threatening a neighbor over loud music. According to police, William Jeffers approached a neighbor with whom he had an ongoing dispute and threatened to use a rifle he was holding unless the music got turned down. “The neighbor was immediately placed in fear,” deadpanned the WPD press release about the incident. Given that Jeffers’ FID card was revoked, and he went into custody kicking (screaming was not reported), he was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, improper storage of a firearm, assault with a dangerous weapon, threatening to commit a crime and resisting arrest. 1,000 TINY CUTS: State Reps. Mary Keefe, Dan Donahue and John Mahoney held a press event last week at Friendly House to speak out against Gov. Charlie Baker’s proposed budget cuts, especially the ones that would impact Worcester. They’re taking the party line that the cuts are premature, and would hurt services when they might not be necessary to balance the budget. The fight over those cuts will be interesting – stay tuned to see how Worcester will be affected, if at all. Reporter Tom Quinn can be reached at 508-749-3166 x324 or tquinn@worcestermagazine.com with story ideas, feedback, or questions. Follow him on Twitter @bytomquinn.

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t is not misstating the facts to say the relationship between Israel and the U.S. has been nothing short of strained. To be sure, there are complexities as to how and why two once-solid allies have become unsure, even wary, about the other’s intentions. President Barack Obama certainly has not helped, going so far as to threaten a change in how the country defends Israel (imagine if Presidentelect Donald Trump said that). Neither, however, has Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose cozy relationship with the GOP in Congress has done little to melt the thaw between the two leaders. Feelings about U.S. support of and allegiance to Israel vary, to say the least, but Massachusetts is making clear its wishes to maintain and expand upon its relationship with the “Jewish state.” Gov. Charlie Baker earlier this month embarked on a six-day trade mission in Israel, the basic intent of which was to strengthen business ties between Massachusetts and Israel. That would seem to make sense, since according to Worcester Polytechnic Institute, there are 130 companies with Israeli founders or Israeli-licensed technologies in Massachusetts. A recent study by the New England Israel Business Council determined Israeli-founded businesses in Massachusetts are generating billions of dollars in revenue and thousands of jobs. The NEIBC referred to an economic “power partnership” between Israel and Massachusetts, according to the website for Combined Jewish Philanthropies. WPI President Laurie Leshin joined Baker on the trip, announcing a new project center in Israel, where, in January, six students will study solutions to local problems concerning cybersecurity, water and energy as well as other issues. Given the concerns over hacking, most notably the accusations of Russian hackers potentially influencing the recent U.S. election, it makes good sense to utilize any and all sources in determining how to improve Internet security. It also makes sense for a school like WPI to be among the leaders in building and strengthening ties with a country where technology is among its most advanced business sectors. Ranking among the world’s most innovative countries, Israel also boasts the highest number of scientists and technicians per capita in the world. Politics, it would seem, has gotten in the way of professional development between the U.S. and Israel. It is encouraging that our governor is putting the Massachusetts’ business interests above political ideology, but it is worth noting that, as reported by MassLive, the organizations funding Baker’s trip also support a bill that would divest the state’s pension fund from companies that boycott Israel. According to MassLive, Massachusetts Peace Action, which supports Palestinian rights, sees the trip as a conflict of interest. Where it pertains to Israel and U.S. relations, criticism is unavoidable. Whether aimed at Israel’s dealings with certain countries, such as China, or concerns that a cozy relationship with Israel has hurt U.S. relations elsewhere in the MidEast, consensus about just how supportive the country should be of Israel will likely remain splintered. But a trip by Baker to pursue the interests of Massachusetts, and efforts by a Worcester college to help foster greater opportunity for students, is could plant the seeds for benefits here, both in the short-term and long run.

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ditor E e h t to er tt e L Don’t add fluoride to water To the editor: In your report on anti-fluoridation sentiment in Worcester (“Anti-Fluoridation a Worcester tradition,” Worcester Magazine, Nov. 23), Ray Martin, president of the Massachusetts Dental Society, said of the poor, “You can help them the most by preventing decay rather than drilling and filling.” He apparently failed to mention that most dentists in Massachusetts don’t take Medicaid (Mass Health), so they don’t help the poor at all. In addition, Martin’s Society is opposed to the creation of dental therapists, who can do the basic work of dentists less expensively. It seems that most dentists in Massachusetts don’t want to treat the poor, and don’t want anyone else to treat them. Martin also surely knows that the rate of dental fluorosis, an iatrogenic damage to the teeth caused by adding fluoride to drinking water, now stands at 58 percent of 6-19-year-olds, and that moderate fluorosis of at least two teeth is found in an astonishing 22 percent of youth. This later disorder is a lifetime problem that will cost hundreds of dollars to repeatedly repair. Will the Massachusetts Dental Society pay for it? MIC HAEL DO LAN Belchertown

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he discussion around Prince’s death has taken an interesting turn, in regard to how this tragedy relates — or does not relate — to “the opioid crisis.” The connection seemed obvious: mega star + drugs + tragedy = Duh. We’ve “seen this” so many times before, what could there possibly be to talk about? But at least some people are beginning to poke around, and ask questions about, the underlying matter of pain. We’re not good at that: “Real” Can-Do Americans in general — and men in particular — are supposed to shrug off pain and just “get the job done.” We are often dismissive of and disdainful toward people who seem “unwilling” to follow that script: whiny, malingering, layabouts, all. To be clear: we have a problem with the abuse of opioid narcotics: in Worcester, in New England, nationally, on our streets, in our pharmacies. We should be providing unstinting support for the people and the families being impacted by this problem. It makes sense, as well, to examine medical and pharmaceutical practices, including what most reasonable

observers see as the outside influence of Big Pharma. Having lived with chronic pain for more than 25 years, I’ve found it increasingly disturbing to watch a generic “anti-opioid” message chug relentlessly forward, with little meaningful debate, and barely a whisper from, or about, what this is doing to people in pain. And the overdoses? I anticipate with dread the public health studies we will see in years to come tallying the number of people killed,

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their pain untreated in doctor’s offices, where they sought help and relief, they were literally driven to the streets to die. And so, back to Prince: Why has his death opened up at least the possibility of a more nuanced and holistic discussion regarding pain and medication? The “legitimacy” of Prince’s pain appears to have been supported by a triad of facts. It was well known that he’d been suffering debilitating orthopedic pain — particularly in his hips — for an extended period of time. Prince’s pain was visible. The people closest to him also knew him to be a generally

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abstemious person: didn’t drink alcohol or use recreational drugs. Prince did not fit the “celebrity party animal” profile. It appears as well that medical professionals were his only source of drugs. Prince’s pain, in other words, was “professionally certified.” Was he doctor shopping? Did he have appropriate continuity of care? Had he been engaging in uncontrolled polypharmacy? We may never know with certainty. What went wrong? Autopsy notwithstanding, we may never know that either. A week after I had my first shoulder surgery (bone spurs cut out, along with a piece of my collar bone, some arthritis “planed” off, scar tissue removed), my surgeon asked how the pain was. “Good enough,” I told him. “If I were taking the level of narcotics I’m giving you,” he said, “I’d be dead.” Two important things to note about that: 1. If I had fallen off a toilet, hit my head and died during that period, the autopsy would have reported that I had enough drugs in my system to kill, if not an elephant, at least the average “opiate-naïve” human being. But opiates would have had nothing to do with my death. Appropriate dosing, duration and type of medication are individual; promulgating blanket regulations that purport

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to “put clear and reasonable safety guidelines in place, for the protection of both doctors and patients” is dangerously wrongheaded. 2. I have lived with pain for most of my life. I accept that there are limits to the amount of relief I can expect to get. I accept as well that, in accelerating fashion as we age, there are personal limits to what we can and cannot do: Pain changes your life; you have to accept that. There is no perfect medication; you have to accept that too. Was Prince unable to accept limitations on himself, on what medical care can reasonably be expected to deliver? Had he been told that what he really needed to do was have hip replacement surgery and resign himself to concert performances in which he remained seated? Those questions, too, are ultimately unanswerable. Powerful drugs need to be responsibly prescribed and responsibly consumed; they can and do kill people. But pain, too, is a force that can reshape, even end, lives. “Pain killed Prince” makes more sense than simply filing his death under “Celebrity ODs.” In this howling windstorm of “concern” about opiates? We would do well to keep in mind that we can’t “treat the drug problem” if we are unable or unwilling to meaningfully acknowledge, and then genuinely attempt to treat “The pain problem.” Donald Unger resides in Worcester.

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What does it take to be a U.S. citizen? FIND OUT HOW WELL YOU KNOW YOUR COUNTRY

At this point, the Permanent Resident Card is returned to the USCIS and a Certificate of Naturalization is received. The final step is registering to vote, though the USCIS additionally recommends applying for a U.S. Passport following the naturalization as further official proof of citizenship. The next U.S. District Court Naturalization Ceremony in Worcester is Wednesday, Dec. 21, noon, at Mechanics Hall. The civics portion of the naturalization test is comprehensive and covers much of the country’s government, history and democratic principles. With questions like, “What is the supreme law of the land” and “Name one of the writers of the Federalist Papers,” there is a lot to cover. While naturalization applicants study fervently for the test, how many of our readers know who makes federal laws, or could name a U.S. Representative, or dictate two ways to participate in American democracy? Without further ado, here is the United States Civics (History and Government) Questions for the Naturalization Test per the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. When the naturalization interview takes place, applicants are asked up to 10 questions from this list of 100. They must answer six of those 10 correctly to pass the test, and applicants are given two chances to take the civics test. Applicants must also pass an English test, though there are exemptions for those aged 50 and older that have lived in the United States as a permanent resident for 20 years and also those aged 55 and older who have lived in the United states for 15 years. There are also exemptions for medical, disability and certain exceptions for some types of overseas employment.

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With the topics of immigration and citizenship hovering somewhere close to the top of the national discussion and amassing vast coverage given the recent presidential election, we thought it would be an interesting time to find out exactly how well our readers would do on the civics portion of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization test.

Of course, the test is only one component of the process to becoming a United States citizen, a process that starts years prior. There are several requirements to open the gate to the path to citizenship, the following applies to green card holders of at least five years (and have continuous residence in the United States as a green card holder). Applicants must be 18 years or older when filing for citizenship, they must have lived within the state or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services district with jurisdiction over the applicant’s place of residence for at least three months prior to filing, be physically present in the country for at least 30 months, reside continuously within the United States from the date of application for naturalization up to the time of naturalization, be able to read, write and speak English (barring several exemptions) and, finally, be a person of “good moral character, attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and be well disposed to the good order and happiness of the United States during all relevant periods under the law.” Upon approval of the application for naturalization, applicants attend a naturalization ceremony and the court administers the Oath of Allegiance in a judicial ceremony. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services administers the Oath of Allegiance in an administrative ceremony.

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The 100 civics (history and government) questions and answers for the naturalization test are listed below. The civics test is an

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oral test, and the USCIS Officer will ask the applicant up to 10 of the 100 civics questions. An applicant must answer six out of 10 questions correctly to pass the civics portion of the naturalization test. On the naturalization test, some answers may change because of elections or appointments. As you study for the test, make sure that you know the most current answers to these questions. Answer these questions with the name of the official who is serving at the time of your eligibility interview with USCIS. The USCIS Officer will not accept an incorrect answer. Although USCIS is aware that there may be additional correct answers to the 100 civics questions, applicants are encouraged to respond to the civics questions using the answers provided below.

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT A: PRINCIPLES OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY 1. What is the supreme law of the land? the Constitution 2. What does the Constitution do? sets up the government defines the government protects basic rights of Americans 3. The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words? We the People 4. What is an amendment? a change (to the Constitution) an addition (to the Constitution) 5. What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? the Bill of Rights 6. What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?* speech religion assembly press petition the government 7. How many amendments does the Constitution have? twenty-seven (27) 8 What did the Declaration of Independence do? announced our independence (from Great Britain) declared our independence (from Great Britain) aid that the United States is free (from Great Britain) 9. What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? life liberty pursuit of happiness 10. What is freedom of religion? You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion. 11. What is the economic system in the United States?* capitalist economy market economy 12. What is the “rule of law”? Everyone must follow the law. Leaders must obey the law. Government must obey the law. No one is above the law.

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13. Name one branch or part of the government.* Congress legislative President executive the courts judicial 14. What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? checks and balances separation of powers 15. Who is in charge of the executive branch? the President 16. Who makes federal laws? Congress Senate and House (of Representatives) (U.S. or national) legislature 17. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?* the Senate and House (of Representatives) 18. How many U.S. Senators are there? one hundred (100) 19. We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years? six (6) 20. Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?* Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents and residents of U.S. territories should answer that D.C. (or the territory where the applicant lives) has no U.S. Senators.] 21. The House of Representatives has how many voting members? four hundred thirty-five (435) 22. We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years? two (2) 23. Name your U.S. Representative. Answers will vary. [Residents of territories with nonvoting Delegates or Resident Commissioners may provide the name of that Delegate or Commissioner. Also acceptable is any statement that the territory has no (voting) Representatives in Congress.] 24. Who does a U.S. Senator represent? all people of the state 25. Why do some states have more Representatives than

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other states? (because of) the state’s population (because) they have more people (because) some states have more people 26. We elect a President for how many years? four (4) 27. In what month do we vote for President?* November 28. What is the name of the President of the United States now?* Barack Obama Obama 29. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now? Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Joe Biden Biden 30. If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? the Vice President 31. If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President? the Speaker of the House 32. Who is the Commander in Chief of the military? the President 33. Who signs bills to become laws? the President 34. Who vetoes bills? the President 35. What does the President’s Cabinet do? advises the President 36. What are two Cabinet-level positions? Secretary of Agriculture Secretary of Commerce Secretary of Defense Secretary of Education Secretary of Energy Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary of Homeland Security Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

Secretary of the Interior Secretary of Labor Secretary of State Secretary of Transportation Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of Veterans Affairs Attorney General Vice President 37. What does the judicial branch do? reviews laws explains laws resolves disputes (disagreements) decides if a law goes against the Constitution 38. What is the highest court in the United States? the Supreme Court 39. How many justices are on the Supreme Court? nine (9) 40. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now? John Roberts (John G. Roberts, Jr.) 41. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government? to print money to declare war to create an army to make treaties 42. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states? provide schooling and education provide protection (police) provide safety (fire departments) give a driver’s license approve zoning and land use 43. Who is the Governor of your state now? Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents should answer that D.C. does not have a Governor.] 44. What is the capital of your state?* Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents should answer that D.C. is not a state and does not have a capital. Residents of U.S. territories should name the capital of the territory.] 45. What are the two major political parties in the United States?* Democratic and Republican 46. What is the political party of the President now? Democratic (Party) 47. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now? Paul D. Ryan (Paul) Ryan

C: RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 48. There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them. Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote). You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote. Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.) A male citizen of any race (can vote). 49. What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?* serve on a jury vote in a federal election 50. Name one right only for United States citizens. vote in a federal election run for federal office 51. What are two rights of everyone living in the United States? freedom of expression freedom of speech

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56. When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?* April 15 57. When must all men register for the Selective Service? at age eighteen (18) between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)

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78. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.* World War I World War II Korean War Vietnam War (Persian) Gulf War 79. Who was President during World War I? (Woodrow) Wilson 80. Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II? (Franklin) Roosevelt 81. Who did the United States fight in World War II? Japan, Germany, and Italy 82. Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in? World War II 83. During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States? Communism 84. What movement tried to end racial discrimination? civil rights (movement) 85. What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?* fought for civil rights worked for equality for all Americans 86. What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States? Terrorists attacked the United States. 87. Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.

71. What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803? the Louisiana Territory Louisiana 72. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s. War of 1812 Mexican-American War Civil War Spanish-American War 73. Name the U.S. war between the North and the South. the Civil War the War between the States 74. Name one problem that led to the Civil War. slavery economic reasons states’ rights 75. What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?* freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation) saved (or preserved) the Union led the United States during the Civil War 76. What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? freed the slaves freed slaves in the Confederacy freed slaves in the Confederate states freed slaves in most Southern states

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he photos accompanying this week’s cover story were provided by the Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., from its “Picket Fence to Picket Line: Visions of American Citizenship” exhibition. These photos represent just a small portion of the overall exhibition, which you can see for yourself through Feb. 5. The museum serves as an official polling station in Worcester, and “Picket Fence to Picket Line” was designed to foster dialogue around the recent presidential election. The question at the root of the exhibition is straightforward and applies well to this week’s cover: What is citizenship? “Picket Fence to Picket Line” touches on themes like early American land ownership, sharecropping, crowded tenements, civic engagement, protests and more. With pieces from Frank Armstrong, David Claypoole Johnston, Jacob Lawrence, Thomas Worth and Jacob August Rils, stretching from the 1700s through the 1900s (and beyond in the case of the exhibition itself), we hope you enjoy the museum’s selections on these pages. - Joshua Lyford

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Clockwise from above: Nicholas Wood feeds the center common bonfire; Victorian carolers entertain visitors warming by the bonfire at the center common; the Bethlehem miniature nativity display; Rob Lyon plays Christmas music on the bowed psaltery inside the Salem Towne House.

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ou’ve got one more weekend (and a Friday night) to check out Old Sturbridge Village’s Christmas by Candlelight in Sturbridge. That means four more days to see one of the area’s most historic attractions all lit up, take the kids to see Santa and vote for your favorite creation in the Gingerbread House Contest.

The main attraction, at least from a kids’ point of view – and for the adults who are young at heart – is North Pole Village. And if you’re at the North Pole, you have to stop and see Santa. You’ll wait a while, depending on the crowds, but this is no quick “how do you do.” Santa Claus at OSV takes his time to get to know each child, establishing a rapport with the little ones and their parents. Kids can expect 10-15 minutes with the Big Guy, and they’ll get a candy cane to boot. Another popular display comes courtesy the Worcester Model Railroaders, based in Dudley. The exhibit has been expanded to include G-scale model trains this year, and while you’re there, you can enter a raffle to win a smaller, HO-scale layout, ready to go with trains. There’s plenty more, and you can check it all out Friday-Sunday, Dec. 16-18, and Friday, Dec. 23, 3-9 p.m. Tickets are $22 for adults, $14 youth 4-12, free for kids 3 and under. For tickets and more information, visit osvchristmas.org. — Walter Bird Jr. DECEMBER 15, 2016 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM

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never know, but Worcester Wares has partnered with artist Eamon Gillen, deadhorse hill restaurant and Worcester poet Nicholas Earl Davis for a new project. Inspired by Davis’s poem, “Talking Worcester Blues,” a collection of new items designed by Gillen is now available at the Worcester Wares store front, Door 22 at the DCU Center and deadhorse hill will have a dessert and cocktail inspired by the same (as well as having the poem, in full, on their menus), through Dec. 24. Davis has been a stalwart of The Dirty Gerund Poetry Show (which he co-created) for seven years. You can catch The Dirty Gerund every Monday at Ralph’s Diner, 148 Grove St.

DRESS YOUR FAMILY IN CORDUROY AND DENIM: I have a friend who absolutely loves David Sedaris. I realize there are thousands of people who love Sedaris, but this is a particular area of personal relevance, so that’s what I’m rolling with. She read all of his books and would tell me how witty they were. I never got around to reading them, but it was only because I was too busying re-reading “The Hobbit” for the 1,000th time. I’m a creature of hobbit (a-ha!) Still, if she loves Sedaris so much, it’s likely that at least a handful of the possible two handfuls of Lyford Files readers do too. Which is great, because he’s heading to The Hanover Theatre April 15 next year. Why is that relevant now? Because tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. Sedaris will bring a selection of new readings and recollections, and will host a question and answer session followed by a book signing.

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TOYS FOR TACOMA STREET: Worcester comedian Orlando Baxter is hosting his seventh annual Toys for Tacoma Street toy drive. While there is no cover, Baxter and his team will be accepting cash and toy donations that will go to a child in need in Worcester’s Great Brook Valley. The event is taking place at Ralph’s Diner, 148 Grove St., on Thursday, Dec. 22 and will feature Baxter, Corey Rodrigues, James Dorsey, Nick Chambers, Doug Guertin, Bryan O’Donnell, Tyrell Williams, Tom Dyer, Anne Diaz and former Worcester resident, Shaun Connolly. It’s comedy for a cause and I can’t think of a single joke to make. I guess that’s why I hide away behind my laptop, eh? STREAMING INTERNET GATOR VIDEOS: Here’s a quick one: Central Mass hardcore band, Gator King, just released a new music video for “Existence Will Only Forget,”which you can find on their Facebook page, or, likely, by searching YouTube for “Existence Will Only Forget Gator King.” We all know how the internet works now. The video was produced and directed by Mike St. Onge, and for some reason, I really want to work that damned Kermit/Cloaked Kermit meme in here somehow, but I’m drawing a blank. I should get some more coffee. GRAB YOUR DEC-O-METER: A Dec-o-meter isn’t a real thing, but writing “grab a decibel reader” really didn’t have the same ring to it. Neither of those points have anything to do with this awesome news though: Worcester’s thrash/hardcore crossover groove kings High Command, who recently released The Secartha Demos, got a nice little shout in “Decibel Magazine,” complete with an interview with the oft-hilarious Ryan McArdle and Kevin Fitzgerald. I’m old and out of touch these days, so don’t let my likely less than helpful crossover description get in the way of a good time. I’ll let Fitzgerald’s absolutely wild quote speak for itself: “Secartha is the kingdom wherein the story of the demo takes place. Dikeptor, the outcast hero, seeks to regain his rightful position on the throne of Secartha that had been previously usurped.” Siiiick. THANKS TO THE BOYS: I’d like to say a quick thanks to Dave McGrath of Skating for Hope, which held its sixth annual event at Holy Cross, 1 College St., back on Saturday, Dec. 3. With public skating, raffles, a charity game and Holy Cross Men’s Hockey versus the Air Force team, it was quite a day of fund raising for cancer patients. McGrath was kind enough to let me skate in the charity game and I had an absolute blast, though I’m pretty confident he put me on the other team to try and sandbag them with my ineptitude. Fun was had by everyone, and hopefully 2017 is even better. Reporter Joshua Lyford can be reached at 508-749-3166, ext. 325, by inexplicably fooling yourself yet again that you are not a giant coward and listening to the No Sleep Podcast while in bed and having several horrific visions of ghouls and guts in the night and vowing to never do that again, but then repeating your costly mistake the following evening and the evenings after that. You sir, are either a sick freak or a glutton for punishment, after all, or by email at Jlyford@worcestermagazine.com. Follow Josh on Twitter @Joshachusetts and on Instagram @Joshualyford.

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Good grief: Mourning in Manchester Jim Keogh

There is a certain kind of movie, let’s call it grief porn, that uses personal loss as an excuse for two-hours of moping, raging and slouching toward a hope-is-justaround-the-corner conclusion. These films are Important and Moving and, yes, Oscar Bait. The worst will leave you in despair, not because you empathize with the tormented characters, but because you voluntarily jumped into the pit with them.

Despite the rapturous word of mouth preceding it, I feared “Manchester by the Sea” would follow the wallow. Blessedly, it does not. In fact, it’s wonderful. Written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan, the film follows the airless life of an empty man, Lee Chandler (Casey Affleck), who shuffles through his daily rituals in semi-catatonia. Lee is a custodian for a Boston apartment complex. By day he unclogs toilets and shovels the snow off walkways, by night he drinks. He never says much to anybody, and he is clearly hurting, if not atoning, in his self-imposed purgatory. The only break in Lee’s routine arrives via a phone call informing him his brother, Joe (Kyle Chandler), has died of heart failure. When Lee returns to his hometown of Manchester by the Sea to make funeral arrangements, he learns Joe has named him the guardian of his 16-year-old son, Patrick (Lucas Hedges). His resistance to caring for Patrick (“I’m just the backup,” he protests) has nothing to do with the boy — who is bright and funny and juggling two girlfriends — rather with the grief that has dulled his eyes and encrusted his soul, the product of a tragic event several years earlier. Lee is as close to a

zombie as a human with a heartbeat can be. He’s the walking dead. To reveal much more would be unfair. Lonergan scaffolds his story with generous use of flashbacks; some of them extended, and others so quick they can be measured in seconds. The effect is illuminating and, at times, devastating, as we chart the two lives of Lee Chandler — the happy-go-lucky family man and the isolated husk he’s become. One of the year’s most powerful scenes involves Lee’s chance meeting with his exwife Randi (Michelle Williams), resulting in a painful conversation that’s like watching cardiac surgery being performed without anesthesia. Williams’ screen time is brief, yet her presence is a powerful reminder of the demons Lee is unable to bat away. If all of the above makes “Manchester by the Sea” sound like the most somber thing ever to unfold on a movie screen, then a corrective is in order. Lonergan laces his story with a snarky New England wit best showcased in the exchanges between Affleck and Hedges, a terrific young actor. The pair share an awkward and evolving chemistry, the characters trampling over each other’s sentences to beat the other to a ruefully funny observation or deadpan put down. Many of their scenes take place in Lee’s weathered Jeep Wrangler as he ferries Patrick between rehearsals with his garage band and liaisons with girlfriends — any parent of a teenager knows your most probing conversations occur when you’ve got the kid hostage in a vehicle. Lonergan’s attention to detail finds its way to the supporting players, like Gretchen Mol as Patrick’s troubled mother, and Matthew Broderick, with a small, unsettling role as her new husband, who casts judgment through unblinking eyes and a half-smile. Nothing feels inauthentic here, not even the Masshole accents, which are linguistic graveyards for most actors. “Manchester by the Sea” accomplishes a rare thing at every level, layering on heavy material that could easily swamp you, yet somehow, almost impossibly, leaves you buoyed.

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On a snowy Monday evening, I visited O’Connors Restaurant and Bar on West Boylston Street with two friends. O’Connors has served as Worcester’s quintessential Irish pub for a quarter century. It hasn’t changed much since I was a little leprechaun myself. I have long admired the eclectic artifacts that characterize the barroom along with the palpable warmth of Irish hospitality. O’Connors possesses a cozy closeness even on the nippiest night.

I was greeted at the door by a man in a headset and green vest. He waved me through to the bar, where I observed each of the bartenders sporting festive Christmas pins, no doubt in honor of the half dozen office Christmas parties taking place in function rooms visible through glass windows and doors. There was more cable knit than you could shake a sheleighleigh at, and our server seemed to have fallen straight out of an Irish Spring commercial, her hair the color of Irish whiskey. We started with an order of Bacon and Cheese Skins ($8.99) and a round of Jack’s Abby Red Tape ($5.35 a piece). The appetizer arrived on a flat cast iron skillet that rested on a wooden basin. The skins were served with three varieties of melted cheese, bits of crispy bacon, fresh scallions and an aioli dipping sauce. The dish was piping hot with a satisfying texture. We ordered another round of drinks, this time Guinness ($5.50) and Smithwick’s ($5.35). My friend mentioned that the Guinness could stand to rest a bit more, a mark of the brewery’s ritual two-stage pour, though it still tasted like the toasted dry Irish stout one has come to expect. The Smithwick’s (pronounced “Smitt-icks” if you

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There are plenty of options in and around Worcester when it comes to micro brews and food. Sometimes, it’s nice to venture a little outside the area, and if you’re looking for someplace new to try out, take a peak at Battle Road Brewery & Brew House in Maynard at Mill and Main streets. The place is scheduled to open early next year. You’ll feast on executive chef Jordan Mackey’s (pictured) creations, which include BBQ and traditional New England seafood. We dig the historical reference to the Revolutionary War in the restaurant’s name, which lends a nod to the route the Sons of Liberty marched from Lexington to Boston in 1775. The major players behind Battle Road are Mackey, master brewer and founder Jeremy Cross and president Maria Rocci. When it opens, hours will be 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week, with the bar open until midnight Sunday-Thursday, and until 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, call 978-8972115 or visit battleroadbeer.com.

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Months ago, a Worcester luminary sought me out to pitch a story. He suggested my column morph into an observational commentary on the dates of others. He proposed I convince friends to let me sit at the next table during first dates where I could unassumingly document their exploits. I shrugged him off, deeming the idea absurd.

I’m starting to come around. Let me clarify: it’s not as if I’ve invested in Ruth Riechl’s closet of disguises, nor do I intend to lose myself in some sort of Shakespearean arc. The fact is, whenever I’m surrounded by Worcester’s most notorious power couples, I find it hard to look away. For example, on Thursday, I landed a ticket to the Telegram and Gazette’s Best of Central Mass Gala. I arrived in the company of Sherri Sadowski and Alec Lopez of Armsby Abbey,

Worcester romance. On Sunday, I attended the Kummerspeck pop-up event at The Muse on Main Street along with nearly everyone I know. Contingents from Birchtree, deadhorse, and Armsby r Sa were strong. The team of with Matt Mahoney and Rachel Coit (is the key to a prosperous relationship keeping your own last name?) delivered a charcuterie spread to remember. The couple, of Barbara Lynch fame, fell in love at culinary school. Kummerspeck will open a brick and mortar location in 2017, but for now, Worcester’s culinary set will relish any opportunity to sample the likes of an Outlandish Farm Bahn Mi or the Fernet and Fennel Coppa Cotto. The night concluded with the crowd chanting Matt and Rachel’s names in unison. I guess that’s the effect you have on people when you resonate success. You only get to choose one person out of six billion. The remarkable thing is how unabashedly clear it is that each of these couples made the right choice. It is evident in the way they speak together, dance together, cook together and build empires together. Worcester makes love look easy. Co n ne ll

along with Iris Lyons and Brendan Melican of Wooberry. While the king and queen of Armsby Abbey are often celebrated for creating a Worcester institution, their Wooberry counterparts receive rightful applause for giving a Worcester institution new life. Armsby and Wooberry took home awards, respectively. Red carpets and ice sculptures aside, analytical discussion and old stories dominated the evening. On Friday, I received an invitation to Gabriele Goscz’s 69th birthday party at the Sprinkler Factory. I was not surprised to find art darlings, Birgit Straehle and Luis Antonio Fraire, in full hosting mode. Straehle, a talented painting conservator by day, buzzed about toting trays of her famous deviled eggs topped with bulbous salmon roe. Fraire, local curator and artist, snapped photos of guests posing by the ‘69’-themed art. A glass tube accumulated $20 bills donated to support Golden Bees - Sleeping Bags for the Homeless. A DJ played 90’s hits from the likes of Abba and Gloria Estefan. When Paul McCartney’s rendition of “Birthday” came on, Birgit and Luis cut loose on the dance floor - icons of

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itself was cooked perfectly, each bite more juicy and tender than the last. My companions ordered the “Famous and Enormous” Beef, Mushroom & Guinness Pie ($13.99) and Mrs. Brown’s “Giant” Chicken and Vegetable Pot Pie ($12.99) respectively. As promised, both dishes were huge. When the server asked if she could get us anything else, my friend responded, “Just someone to share this with!” The Guinness pie proved to be a malty stew of onions, mushrooms, celery, carrots and potato. The chicken pot pie included pulled white and dark chicken meat simmered with leeks, celery, carrot, onions and peas. Each pie was served in a flaky pastry crust the size of a basketball. I will note that on the first serving, both pies were cold in the middle, but the server quickly remedied the error by asking the chef to pop them back in the oven for a tick. When I dine at O’Connors I know exactly what to expect. There’s nowhere I’d rather be on Saint Patrick’s Day, and there’s nowhere I’d rather dine with my grandpa. The cozy nooks and crannies charm me and subsequently make me wonder about a fire hazard. The food carries a mark of rustic authenticity. And, the crowd of shamrock sweaters keeps the parking lot full, even on a snowy Monday night. Our total came to $89.36.

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p.m. Tavern on the Common, 249 Main St., Rutland. 508-886-4600. Flashback Band Marlboro. 60’s and 70’s music, plus some surprises -Open to Public Free. 5:30-9 p.m. Clinton Polish American Veterans Club, 292 Green St., Clinton. 978-365-9881. Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat. Let Dr. Nat start your weekend with jazz, swing, blues, soul, samba, R&B, Broadway, original songs about Worcester, and other surprises, such as special guest vocalists and instrumentalists. Tips appreciated. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030 Ernest Benoit at Stone Cow Brewery and Tasting Room! Free! 6-9 p.m. Stone Cow Brewery and Tasting Room, 500 West St., Barre. Bill McCarthy Every Friday at Barbers Crossing North. Now catch Bill McCarthy playing his heart out every Friday at Barbers North (Sterling, MA) @6:30pm Visit: BillMcCarthyMusic.com for info. Free! 6:30-9:30 p.m. Barbers Crossing (North), 175 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8438. Jim Perry & LISA MARIE. Jim Perry joined by Lisa Marie playing for us. Jim is an amazing guitar and piano player, and Lisa Marie plays some great rockin’ jazz and blues. They will keep you moving in your chair throughout the night! N/A. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, Bar/Lounge, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. Ken Macy. 7-10 p.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044. Cailte Kelley. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Happy Jack’s, 785 North Main St., Leominster. 978-466-3433. Chris Reddy Acosutic Loops from Hell. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. South Side Grille & Margarita Factory, 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978632-1057. David Ashman. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Frank’s, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774420-2253. Dimebag Darrell Memorial Show with Trendkill and More! Trendkill-Pantera Tribute will honor the life for Dimebag Darrell at the Cove! $10 at the door 21+ Doors at 8pm $10 at the door. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Cove Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888

or find them on Facebook. Drunken Uncles Performs at Loft, Friday at 8. 8-11:59 p.m. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177. Josh Briggs. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Sean Fullerton “Fully” Acoustic! Please join Sean Fullerton tonight for a fun night of Acoustic Blues, Rock, Memphis Soul, and Fingerstyle Guitar...originals and covers. :) 8-10:30 p.m. Tavern on the Common, 249 Main St., Rutland. 508-886-4600 Join the Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester on Sunday, Dec. 18, 3:30-4 p.m. for the third annual Gingerbread Castle Awards Ceremony. Winners will receive prizes for People’s Choice, Best Youth (12-under), Best Professional, Runner-Up Professional, Best Amateur, Runner-Up Amateur and Business Partner. Free with museum admission. For more information, visit worcesterart.org or email information@ worcesterart.org. Zack Slik. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Thank Friday it’s Nat at 5:30;, then Niki & Dan’s Nightmare Before Christmas at 8:30pm. $10 Cover. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Brian Chaffee. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Whiskey on Water, 97 Water St. Good Question Band. Good Question was formed in 2012 from musicians familiar with the Worcester music scene. Playing anything from blues standards and rock and roll to classic alternative and jam music, they had a tough time figuring out a name that fit. Its all about having fun! $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877 or find them on Facebook. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051. Lateral Edge. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Small Town. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Lavender Restaurant Karaoke. Join Magic Mike Entertainment DJ’s for Karaoke Night every Friday & Saturday Night! Free. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Lavender Restaurant, 519 Boston Post Road, Sudbury. Acoustic Booty. Ricky Booth plays upbeat acoustic blues/ rock covers with a jamband flavor! 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m. British Beer Company, 225 Shrewsbury St. DJs. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Banner Pub, The, 112 Green St. 508-755-0879. DJs. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044. DJ 21+Canal. Live Dj pushing out all the latest hits for you’re listening and dancing pleasure! N/A. 10:30 p.m.-1:40 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

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Admission. 2-2:30 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, Renaissance Court, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 Medieval Holidays at WAM Concert: Flora Musica, Worcester Hills Recorder Society. The Worcester Hills Recorder Society was founded in 1993. Join them as they make a Holidays at WAM debut with their program Flora Musica. Free with museum admission Free with Museum Admission. 2:30-3 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, Renaissance Court, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 Annual Family Holiday Concert. WYO’s most popular concert of the year! Celebrate with family & friends the festive sounds of the season. Featuring the WY Symphony Orchestra, WY Philharmonic & String Orchestra, WY Wind Ensemble & WY Jazz Band with special guests The Shepherd Hill Regional High School Choirs and Neighborhood Strings Program. New and familiar favorites will get you singing along with our talented students. Tickets are available for Table & Balcony Seating Enjoy our new VIP Table Seating which includes a hot afternoon 3-course dinner with wine and assorted beverages. Boxed Lunches, along with wine, will be available for purchase during the intermission. With an attendance of more than 800, purchase your tickets early to take advantage of savings and to get your preferred seating! In Advance: $15 Balcony, $35 VIP Table Dining Seating | At the Door: $20 Balcony, $50 VIP Table Dining Seating | Please see website for complete ticket prices. 3-6 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-281-9976 ‘Messiah’ Sing. An annual holiday tradition w/ audience participation! The Christmas portion of Handel’s oratorio & “Hallelujah Chorus” sung w/ audience seated in voice parts w/ AVM members. AVM Art. Dir. Robert Eaton leads organist Brett Maguire; soprano Monica Hatch; mezzo Ana Maria Ugarte; tenor Brian Landry; baritone Sam Parkinson & audience singers. Scores available; listeners welcome; refreshments following. Suggested Donation $10. 3:30-5 p.m. First Church in Marlborough (Congregational), 37 High St., Marlborough. 978-562-9838 or Sean Fullerton “Fully” Acoustic! Please join Sean Fullerton today for a fun night of Acoustic Blues, Rock, Memphis Soul, and Fingerstyle Guitar...originals and covers. 4-6 p.m. Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, 499 Mountain Road, Princeton. 978-464-2300 or Fellowship of the King, an Elvis Tribute! It’s a special Holiday celebration of all things WCUW and the community we serve in one of Worcester’s more unique venues, the old G.A.R. Hall, now the Bull Mansion, with the sounds of the “Fellowship of the King,” an Elvis Tribute! $15 at the door $12 in advance at bpt.me/2718218 $10 for WCUW Members free for 12 and under. Fellowship of The King: Elvis Presley Tribute Danny Fontaine Lead Vocals / Guitar Chris Boliver Vocals / Bass Brandon Fontaine Drums Tom Henderson Vocals / Guitar Bob Moon Lead Guitar $12 Advance - $15 day of / $10 for WCUW Members / Kids Free. 5-8 p.m. GAR Hall, Bull Mansion, 55 Pearl St. Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series w/ Jerry Sabatini & Friends at 5pm; then Andy Cummings at 8:30pm. No Cover. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Open Mic Sundays! To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free. 6-9 p.m. Plaza Azteca, 539 Lincoln St. Blue Light Bandits. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Karaoke. DJ Nancy, of Star Sound Entertainment. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750.

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Blue Mondays - Live Blues. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Reading of Dickens’ Christmas Carol. No Cover. 8 p.m.-2

a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Karaoke. DJ Nancy, of Star Sound Entertainment. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385.

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The Great American West with MaryLou Hannon. Marylou Hannon of Art Matters presents The Great American West. American artists have been like America itself, pioneering, bold, and independent. Especially in the western frontiers where artists were confronted with a totally new and unbelievably beautiful landscape, an alien culture and a dramatically different life style. It fascinated everyone, especially the jaded and complacent Europeans who were enthralled and seduced by the Western American experience. But, it was all over in just 90 years. It took only one life span to end this chapter of our history; from the virgin exploration through pristine lands to the massacre of millions of bison; the pioneers, trappers, cow- boys, settlers, miners, and the total redistribution of Native Americans in the Indian Wars. Free. 2-3 p.m. Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community: Birches Auditorium, 65 Briarwood Circle. 508-852-9007. Whitinsville Christian School Holiday Concert with Friends. Student from the Whitinsville Christian School Strings and friends from the community, including individuals from Alternatives, perform holiday music. This charming and festive holiday concert is open to the public. Free. 7-9 p.m. Valley Chapel, 14 Hunter Road, Uxbridge. 508-234-6232 or Tuesday Open Mic Night @ Greendale’s Pub with Bill McCarthy Local Musicians Showcase! To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. WGBH presents A Christmas Celtic Sojourn with Brian O’Donovan. Brian O’Donovan’s A Celtic Sojourn has thrilled Trendkill, a Pantera tribute band, performs at the Dimebag Darrell Memorial Show with supporting bands Death Rattle, Rose from Deception and Final Drive, Friday, Dec. 16, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., at The Cove Music Hall, 89 Green St., Worcester. The show is 21-plus. Cost is $10 at the door. For more information, find the event page on Facebook or email CoveJimmy@gmail.com. radio audiences for twenty-eight years. For the last fourteen, the Christmas-time live version of the show has drawn on Celtic, Pagan, and Christian traditions to celebrate the music of the season. First launched in 2003, A Christmas Celtic Sojourn reflects the compelling and diverse offerings of the weekly national radio program. With legends of music, song, and dance from the Celtic world and beyond poised to take the stage together, this year’s show again promises to build its reputation as one of the chestnuts of live holiday music in the region. Music: Music director Seamus Egan returns with his legendary group Solas. The virtuosity of Winifred Horan on fiddle, Johnny Connolly from Connemara in Galway on accordion, and Eamon McElholm from Co. Tyrone on guitar will be supplemented by returning stalwart Chico Huff on bass. The show is delighted as well to welcome back harpist/singer Maeve Gilchrist from Edinburgh in Scotland and virtuosic cellist Natalie Haas. And in this year’s exciting exploration of the deep kinship among Irish, Scottish, and Acadian music, we welcome the truly extraordinary Vishten featuring twin sisters Emmanuelle and Pastelle LeBlanc from Prince Edward Island and Magdalen Islander Pascal Miousse. Singing: The wonderful voices of Vishten combine with those of host Brian O’Donovan, his wife Lindsay, Solas member Eamon McElholm, and Maeve Gilchrist to bring strong choral and harmony singing to this year’s show, along

with individual performances throughout. Dancing: Internationally renowned Cara Butler has been named Dance Director for 2016. Cara danced in the show in 2012 and 2014 and recently choreographed A Celtic Sojourn at The Boston Pops to much acclaim. We are proud to once again present her stellar lineup and spectacular choreography. And of course, as is the tradition, The Harney Academy of Irish Dance from Walpole returns to bring their Christmas joy. And then - there are the surprises! There are always surprises at Christmas! Artistically directed again by Paula Plum for the fourteenth straight year, this promises to be one of the most exciting A Christmas Celtic Sojourn presentations yet. Tickets are $46, $52 and $58 depending on seat location. Discounts are available for members and groups of 10+. Please call the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information. 7:30-9 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. 877-571-7469 or Molly Green and the Third Man Band! 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Boogie Chillin’. Bluesy, bluegrassy, acoustic band with a twist. Jon Bonner - Guitar & Vocals Fernando Perez - Percussion Zack Slik - Mandolin & Vocals Dan Villani - Violin/fiddle Rose Villani - Bass Free! 9 p.m.-midnight Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439 or find them on Facebook. Karaoke. DJ Nancy, of Star Sound Entertainment. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750.

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ArtsWorcester, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jan. 25; Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec. 16. 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 Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour $7-10 for tea. 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or >Wednesday 21 Assumption College: Emmanuel d’Alzon Library, 500 Annual Holiday Concert by Norrback Avenue School. Salisbury St. 508-767-7272 or Music director Harriet Forman and the students of the Norrback Booklovers’ Gourmet, Through Dec. 31. Hours: closed Sunday, Avenue School present their annual Holiday Concert. Wonderful! Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 10:30-11:30 a.m. Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community: a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or Birches Auditorium, 65 Briarwood Circle. 508-852-9007. Clark University: University Gallery, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Open Mic. To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, noon-5 McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Bill McCarthy (originator of p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 950 Main St. 508-793-7349 or 508-793the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! 7113 or Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) To check the 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: Free for gallery. 310 High St., schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” Clinton. 978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or usually is! Free! 6-9 p.m. CJs Steakloft, 369 W. Main St. (route 20), College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Northborough. 508-393-8134 or find them on Facebook. Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, Mauro DePasquale Duo. Worcester’s own Vocalist/Pianist 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or Mauro DePasquale of Jazzed Up for an intimate evening of romantic Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed American Songbook and jazz classics. Relax and enjoy! jazzedup.net Monday - Tuesday, noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 No Cover. 6:30-8:30 p.m. GAR Hall, Bull Mansion, 55 Pearl St. p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 Take Down The Wall Cafe December 2016. Monthly 3rd EcoTarium, Social Science Series, Thursday; Turtle Travels, Wednesdays Open Mike bringing people with & without disabilities Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, together to share creativity. All performing arts welcome. Free through May 7. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 refreshments. Sign up to perform at the door with Emcee Nat Needle. a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $15.00 adults; $10 Free - donations welcome. 6:30-8 p.m. Alternatives Worcester for children ages 2-18, college students with ID & senior citizens. Satellite, Coffeehouse Room, 454 Grove St. 508-579-5997 or Children under 2 & EcoTarium members free. Additional charges A Christmas Carol. Full price tickets are $28, $42, and $52, apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium depending on seating location. Members, groups of 10 or more, programs & other special event. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 corporate partners, seniors and AAA members receive a 10% Fisher Museum Harvard Forest, 324 N. Main St., Petersham. discount. Children and students are 50% off. 7-9 p.m. Hanover 978-724-3302 Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. 877-571-7469 or Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Beatniks Open Mic Night. Beatnik’s open mic, free entry, Monday, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, donations encouraged! Every other Wednesday, starting December Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 7th! Stop by for music, poetry, and other entertainment. If you want Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to guarantee a spot please RSVP; contact Simone to get first dibs to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-midnight Wednesday, closed on performing, but feel free to sign up on Wednesday, if you want to Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove St., Fitchburg. 978-345-1157 or play/perform on the spot. 8-11 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508Fitchburg State University: Hammond Hall, 160 Pearl St., 926-8877 or find them on Facebook. Fitchburg. Mike Melendez. 8-11 p.m. Quinn’s Irish Pub, 715 West Boylston Framed in Tatnuck, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to St. 508-459-2025. 6 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 1099 Pleasant Open Mic - hosted by Amanda Cote. All genres and acoustic St. 508-770-1270 instruments welcome. 21+ or with guardian. Sign-up begins at 7:30 Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-456-3924 Free. 8-11 p.m. Legends, Airport Road - Fitchburg Ma, Fitchburg. Gallery of African Art, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 978-895-5883. p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to Trivia Night. 8:30-11 p.m. Banner Pub, The, 112 Green St. 5085:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Donations DECEMBER 15, 2016 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM

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Admission: accepted. 62 High St., Clinton. 978-265-4345 or 978-598-5000x12 $12 Adults, $9 Seniors & $7 Youth, free to Members & Children under. 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or Highland Artist Group, 113 Highland St. Worcester Art Museum, Through April 16, 2017; Sundays, Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Aug. 31; closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 414 Massasoit Through March 26, 2017; Through Sept. 9, 2017; Picket Fence to Picket Line: Visions of American Citizenship, Through Feb. 5, 2017; Road. 508-753-6087 or Arms and Armor: Company of the Wolfe Argent, Saturday - Sunday; Museum of Russian Icons, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, Arms and Armor: Live Demonstration of Medieval Combat!, Saturday 11-3 a.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 11-3 Sunday; Saturday; Saturday; Wednesdays, Thursdays, Dec. 21 - Dec. a.m. Friday, 9-3 a.m. Saturday. Admission: Adults $10; Seniors (59 29; Wednesday. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday +), $7; Students, $5; Children 3-17, $5; Children <3, Free. 203 - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000 or 978-598-5000x17 or 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free Old Sturbridge Village, Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday. for members, $14 adults, $12 seniors, free for youth 17 and under. Free for all first Saturdays of each month, 10am-noon. 55 Salisbury Admission: $14 - $28 charged by age. Children under 3 free. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-347-3362 St. 508-799-4406 or Worcester Center for Crafts, Exhibition: The Cup Show, Park Hill Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 387 Park Ave. 774-696-0909. 24. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 25 Post Road Art Center, Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. Worcester Historical Museum, Mall Series: Worcester Galleria 508-485-2580 by Stephen DiRado, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Preservation Worcester, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 10 Cedar St. 508-754-8760 Saturdays, through Dec. 24. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 30 Elm St. 508-753-8278 or Prints and Potter Gallery: American Arts and Crafts Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 142 Highland St. 508-752-2170 Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & Humanities, the Arts Center, Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, Dick’s Beantown Comedy Escape at Park Grill & Spirits 2-4 p.m. Saturday. 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-346-3341 or Showtimes: Friday 9pm-Saturdays 8pm -$20pp Reservations Quinsigamond Community College: Administration Recommended at 800-401-2221 Prices: $20 Fri/Sat pp except Building, 670 West Boylston St. Special Events Drinks and Appetizers available in the show room Full Rollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday Dinner Available before Show in Restaurant $5off with College ID and Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: free. Reservations 2 for 1 Active Military or Veterans and Reservations $4 633 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or off with Dinner Receipt and Reservations. Fri & Sat Dec 16th & 17th Salisbury Mansion, Hours: closed Sunday - Wednesday, 1-8:30 p.m. Mike McCarthy and Friends. Park Grill & Spirits Great Food and Fun Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 40 Highland St. 508-753-8278 Make Reservations Early at 800-401-2221 SAORI Worcester Freestyle Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow A Christmas Carol - Friday, December 16. “God Bless us, St. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or everyone!” Continue our family tradition and get in the holiday spirit Sprinkler Factory, Admission: free. 38 Harlow St. with Troy Siebels’ lavish and innovative adaptation of Charles Dickens’ Taproot Bookstore, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 classic tale. You know the story, you love the message of Christmas p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, redemption, and the love for mankind that the season brings. A 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 1200 West Christmas Carol warms the hearts of audiences from the moment Boylston St. 508-853-5083 or they walk in the door, charming over 19,000 patrons in 2015. The Tatnuck Bookseller & Cafe, Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, show is performed to the music of the Mighty Wurlitzer organ, New 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday England’s largest theatre pipe organ containing over 2,400 pipes. Saturday. 18 Lyman St., Westborough. 508-366-4959 or The organ offers audience members a unique sound, providing The Foster Gallery, 51 Union St. 508-397-7139 or more breadth and variety to the production. 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Don’t miss the holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol,” Friday, Dec. 16, 7-9 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 17, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 18, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. at Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester. It’s a timeless tale of redemption and hope. Tickets are $28, $42 and $52. For more information and tickets, visit thehanovertheatre.org or call 508-471-1791.

Hanover Theatre and learn how each carol in the show is carefully selected. A Christmas Carol, generously sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, is refined and revised each year to keep the show young and fresh, but it still retains some of its core attributes, which set it apart from other productions. Our production, extravagant scenery and special effects are in line with that of most Broadway national tours. The show features an array of special effects from four different kinds of smoke and fog, to spectacular flying stunts. The makeup and costuming are gorgeous, hear more as costume designer Gail Buckley describes the process and labor of love that goes in to the more than 60 different designs. Generously sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. $28, $42, and $52, depending on seating location. Members, groups of 10 or more, corporate partners, seniors and AAA members receive a 10% discount. Children and students are 50% off.. 7-9 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. Call 508-471-1791 A Christmas Carol Sensory-Friendly Performance Sunday, December 18. The Hanover Theatre is proud to partner with the New England Chapter of Autism Speaks, Theatre Development Fund, HMEA’s Autism Resource Central and VSA Massachusetts to offer a sensory-friendly performance. This performance of A Christmas Carol is intended as a unique theatre experience for individuals and families impacted by autism, as well as families with young children. The performance will happen in a supportive and judgment-free environment, and other accommodations of support will be provided, including a quiet area if individuals and families need a break from the experience, and trained staff and volunteers to assist with patrons’ needs. We encourage all those impacted by autism to join us. Be sure to view or download our Sensory-friendly performance guide to help prepare for the show! “God Bless us, everyone!” Start a family tradition and get in the holiday spirit with

Troy Siebels’ lavish and innovative adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale. You know the story, you love the message of Christmas redemption and the love for mankind that the season brings. Join us for our 9th annual A Christmas Carol and feel the warmth of The Hanover Theatre experience from the moment you walk in the door. A Christmas Carol, generously sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, is refined and revised each year to keep the show young and fresh, but it still retains some of its core attributes, setting it apart from other productions. The extravagant scenery and special effects of our production are in line with that of most Broadway national tours. The show features an array of special effects from four different kinds of smoke and fog, to spectacular flying stunts. The makeup and costuming are gorgeous. Hear more as costume designer, Gail Buckley, describes the process and labor of love that goes in to the more than 60 different designs. $28, $42 and $52, depending on seating location. 10% discounts are available for members, groups of 10 or more, corporate partners, seniors, and AAA members. 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. Call 508-471-1791 or visit 4th WAll 6th Season Auditions - Wednesday, December 21 - Thursday, December 22. Additional auditions for “12 Angry Jurors” directed by FSU’s Kelly Morgan - all types, ages, ethnicities - come prepared with a monologue; Also, looking for 6 women and 2 men for “Dotty Dot” directed by Barbara Guertin - a children’s musical for pre-school to 4th graders to be performed at the new Hanover Theater adjacent facility during February vacation - must have that whole week off as performances are during the day. Please prepare a capella 16 bars and a short monologue or story that is anecdotal. Free. 6-9 p.m. Sprinkler Factory, 38 Harlow St. Call 508-951-2665.

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Women’s Basketball Holy Cross Dec. 18 @ UMass Amherst, 2 p.m. Dec. 21 @ Arizona State, 7 p.m. WPI Dec. 19 @ Bates, 1 p.m.

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Certified Nursing Assistants & Registered Nurses needed for Westborough and Northbridge locations! Hiring for all shifts, Great full time benefits Sign on bonus included Walk in interviews: 85 Beaumont Dr. Northbridge MA, 01534 Wednesdays 12pm-4pm and 3 Lyman St. Westborough MA, 01581 Thursdays 12pm-4pm Or submit a resume or contact information to Jobs@salmonhealth.com Administrative Assistant, FT, West Boylston Entry level position; potential upward mobility to field duties. Responsibilities: daily office tasks, phone/ email communications, transcriptions, social media/internet research. Qualifications: MS Office, critical thinking/ writing. Prior office experience & Bachelor’s Degree preferred. CL & Resume to SLajoie @PrivateInvestigator.com

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and sell newspaper advertising to local businesses. Responsible for meeting deadlines, and working to meet sales goals of territory. Must be driven with the desire to succeed, and possess selfmotivation. Salary plus commissions. Previous sales experience is required. We are looking for a conscientious person with excellent customer service skills. Newspaper experience a plus. Please send resume to: Alberta Bell, Publisher

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309 Central Street • P.O. Box 340, Gardner, MA 01440 albertabell@thegardnernews.com SCHOOL CUSTODIAN TEMPORARY The Millbury Public Schools has a temporary opening for a custodian at Millbury High School. The position is up to 40 hours per week. Start date is immediately. No benefits. Applications can be filled out at the Office of the Superintendent (Admin. Bldg, rear of High School), 12 Martin St., Millbury, MA 01527, 508-865-9501. Millbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Part-time Circulation/ Reception Assistant Leominster Public Library. Includes some daytime, evening, and Sat. hrs. Not to exceed 19 hours/week. Job description and contact at www.leominsterlibrary.org

MERCHANDISE CEMETERY PLOTS Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, Ma. Lot Number 297-B Space 1 and 2, Garden Of Valor Section. Current value is $8,400.00 including 2 concrete burial vaults. $3,000.00 or B/O 508-375-0080 Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, MA. 2 Lots in the Garden of Faith. $1500.00 for both. Near the feature. Mary 508-886-4334. Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton, MA Garden of the Cross - 2 Lots Value $10,500 - asking $4000 OBO 774-239-9189 CEMETERY PLOTS

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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 Worc. County Memorial Park, Paxton Garden of Honor, 2 plots, Plot 17, Unit C, Graves 3 & 4. Today’s cost is $8,800 for both. Asking $2950 total for both. Call 978-582-9309 Worcester County Memorial Park - Paxton Unit C, section Heritage II, plots 1 and 2. Today’s price is $6500, asking $3500. 508-344-9626

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Worcester Memorial Park Paxton Garden of Honor, 2 plots, unit B, graves 3 & 4. Today’s cost $8500 for both, asking $4000. Call 910-477-9081 Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, MA Garden of the Cross Premier Location, Must sell Value $5250 Asking $4000 OBO 508-799-5678 Worc. County Memorial Park Paxton. Garden of Faith, 2 plots, Section #347-A 1&2. Today’s cost is $3,900.00 for both. Asking $1,500.00 total for both. Call 508-882-3421 or 909-714-0064 FOR SALE Vaillancourt Folkart Christmas Dishes Creamware dishes include: 9 mugs, 12 dinner, 12 salad/dessert, 8 holly pattern plates, 1 serving, creamer & sugar. $1500 value. Asking $500 or b/o. walshpa2001@yahoo.com American Girls Collection books 10 books for $8.00 (new). Felicity, Emily, Elizabeth, Kaya, Kit . Call 508 853-3444. Amana ART104TFDW 14.3 cubic foot refrigerator/freezer, bought new, excellent condition, $375. 508-640-5888 Brother HL-2170W Wireless Laser Printer, bought new, very good condition, $50 508640-5888 Oak Children’s Bed & Desk Set Wooden chest, oak table, marble top table. Good condition. Price is negotiable. 774276-1047

Golf clubs, bag, cart (used) Asking $250. 508-865-5726* Heavy Duty Prototype PVC Pipes Hammock Frame w/1 cloth & 1 rope material, all accessories. $75 978-537-9925

C-13 Zeppelin Stamp Flag Cancelled $200. Got Stamp Questions? Call Ron at 413896-3324 Radiators Cast iron - 8"x 20 x 36 (H); 5" x 10 x 24 (H); 5" x 10 x 36 (H) all 3 for $100. Baseboard Weil Mclain radiators - 2" x 9" x 24" - 2 pcs - $50. 508-847-4531 Women’s cross country skis & boots Size 10. $100 or B/O. Let it snow! 508-757-1191 Floor mats for AUDI A7 Rear cargo mat + winter flr mats. Protect your rug against water salt etc $75 508 865-9584

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8 Ft. Step Ladder $10 508461-9365

Maytag Electric Range Super capacity asking $300. 978-305-4784 anytime. Thomas Kinkade Village Collectibles Lamplight Bridge, Falbrooke Forest, Windermer Church. All new, signed, numbered and cert. All 3 bargain priced for Xmas $90.00. 978-345 -5378 FREE

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

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Corner Hutch Solid pine - 4 doors - 48" x 76". Accommodates 42" television. $250. Photo available. 508-829-6792 Classic Maple Armoire/Media Cabinet Great condition. Can be used for TV, storage, liquor cabinet..etc. Contains electrical outlets. 74"x45"x 22.5"deep. $250 or b/o walshpa2001@yahoo.com

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Rutland - House for Rent 3 BR Ranch, all redone, new appliances, washer/dryer. $1500/mo. incl. water & sewer. 508-341-3685

EDUCATION 15 Waushacum Ave., Sterling 978-422-8675 Open 7 Days a Week 11 am to 5 pm Thursdays 11 am to 8 pm

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Instrumental, Vocal, Jazz Improv Lessons Available on most instruments. Lou Borelli 508-752-6213

55+ Community. Please call us today to schedule a meeting with the developer. 888-7337089. aprilianhomes.com. info@aprilianhomes.com

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

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

2001 Ford Focus MECHANICS SPECIAL NEEDS ENGINE SOHC, Automatic, 4 cyl, 4 door, clean interior, straight body, new front brakes/rotors, clean title. First $300 takes it. 508-869-6841

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

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

18 Ft. Fiberglass Fishing Boat Galvanized roller trailer, 90HP mariner, outboard motor. $1250. Also 14 ft. boat & trailer. $500 508-853-5789. Ask for Stan.

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AUTOMOTIVE AUTO/MOTORCYCLE 2001 Suzuki Intruder 1500cc, showroom condition, lots of chrome, Vehix pipes. $4000. Call John at 978-466-6043.

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

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

1997 Mercedes-Benz E-420 Sedan, 4 dr., 8 cyl., 214,000 miles. Silver. $2,995 obo. New tires, brakes & more. Good, quiet engine. Purrs like a kitten. 508-865-5372

AUTOS 1999 Road King Under 8,000 miles. Too many extras to list. Always stored in room temperature. $10,000 obo 978-4645525 or 978-549-3670 cell

2004 Pontiac Bonneville 114,000 miles. Graphite Gray. $595 Motor knocking, likely needs replacement, body and interior good shape. Good project or parts car. 508-873-7449

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

1932 Ford Coupe Little deuce Coupe, with a Corvette mill and four on the floor. 6,000 aprox. mi. Original hot rod, all steel, show car, looks and sounds great. Holden area. $42,000. 407-375-3917

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

2011 Ford Ranger 2WD Silver 13K Mi. Auto. O/D 4 Cyl A/C Remote Start Bedliner Tonneau Cover Trailer Pkg Step And Toe Rear Bmpr $8,950 774-2390800

2003 Chevy Corvette Convertable 50th Anniversary Edition 26,000 miles. Automatic, original owner, always garaged, mint cond. $25,000 firm. 774-696-4187

2014 Chevrolet Spark 20K Mi. Silver 1.2 Auto Remote Start 37 Highway Mpg 32 City A/C C-D Heated Seats Cruise Fully Serviced 7,950 774-239-0800

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

CAMPERS/TRAILERS 3 Horse Trailer 2002 Exiss XT/ 300 Gooseneck. Great condition. All alum. S.S. nose. On craigslist pics. $7,995. Paxton. Call Robert at 508-757-0887*

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

2008 Ford Mustang 8 cyl, 300HP. 21K miles. Never driven during winter. Always garaged. Perfect cond. $21,900 negotiable. 508-865-3528 after 3pm.

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

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JUNK CARS We Buy and PICK UP Your junk or wrecked cars or trucks. We Sell New and Used Parts. Specials on Batteries and Tires. New and Used! Airport Auto Parts, Inc. 56 Crawford St. Leominster, MA 01453 978-534-3137

Paula K. Aberman Associates, Inc.

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Classic Bungalow style with wood floors, updated roof, windows, & bath. Clean and ready to be moved in. Plenty of off street parking. Full basement with updated heating system. On bus line and near shopping and restaurants. Commercially zoned. Aberman Assoc Inc Gail Lent 978-537-4971 x102 www.gaillent.com

Sterling $189,900

Cute 2 bedroom 2 bath 2 story cottage, ready to move in. Interior to be re painted 2 colors of the buyers choice prior to closing. Front windows on order for replacement.Aberman Assoc Inc Paula Savard 978537-4971 x 101 www.paulasavard.com

Spencer $244,900

Country cape with living with center chimney fireplace , kitchen with granite counter tops, Dining room and bedroom bath with jetted tub and laundry on first floor. 2 bedrooms and bath up. Detached single car garage patio and rear porch. Aberman Assoc Inc. Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 101 www.paulasavard.com

Fitchburg $309,000

Awesome 2 family home in West Fitchburg. 2nd floor boasts 2 levels with 3 bedrooms and full bath with skylight on 2nd level. Brand new energy efficient gas stove and refrigerator. Step down into the Enclosed sun room that can be used as a bedroom (does not have closet). 1/2 bath, Pantry and extra storage on 1st level. First floor apartment has three bedrooms, full bath with old style claw foot tub and pantry. Full Basement and Separate Utilities for each unit! Nice yard for the kids to play or pets to run around in. A Must See home! Aberman Assoc. Inc.John Keefe 978-537-4971 x107

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COMMERCIAL CORNER: Gardner $419,000

BUS/TRANSPORTATION FACILITY-Maintenance and storage building for your fleet. Clean and well maintained. Large paved lot. 5 drive-in doors, parts/inventory room, offices, storage area. Automotive lift and 2000 gallon fuel tank convey with property. All other personal property is not included in sale price. Additional inventory and personal property is available separately. Contact broker for details. Buyer due diligence to include verification of property details, condition, and allowable uses by the City of Gardner. The information in this listing was gathered from third-party sources and public records and was not independently verified by Paula K. Aberman Associates, Inc. or its agents or representatives. Measurements are approximate. Aberman Assoc Inc Tracy Page 978-537-4971 x 111

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Lancaster $174,900

CONDO FRESHLY PAINTED THROUGHOUT ** BRAND NEW FRIGIDAIRE APPLIANCES (RANGE, DISHWASHER, REFRIGERATOR) ** NEW WINDOW BLINDS. GRANITE KITCHEN COUNTER TOPS AND BREAKFAST BAR. LARGE MASTER BEDROOM WITH TWO FULL SIZE CLOSETS. WINDOWS REPLACED UPSTAIRS (2014). FULL UNFINISHED BASEMENT. EXTERIOR PAINTED (2014) AND ROOF (APPROX. 4 YEARS OLD). GREAT FOR FIRST TIME HOME BUYER, YOUNG FAMILY OR EMPTY NESTER. IDEAL LOCATION FOR COMMUTERS TO I-190/I-495/RT 2 AND ONLY MINUTES TO SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS AND OTHER AMENITIES. MOVE-IN READY! ABERMAN ASSOC. INC. YASMIN LOFT X110

Gardner $197,000

Although minutes from major routes, this lovely property is tucked away on a beautiful wooded lot surrounded by mature trees in an established neighborhood. Enjoy this charming 4 bedroom, 2 full bath Cape with vinyl siding, vinyl windows and a young roof ~ hardwood floors throughout with ceramic tile in the bathrooms....plenty of cabinets in the sun filled kitchen with breakfast bar, dining area and room to entertain! Office/play area nook upstairs, Huge living room with custom tiled fireplace.... Your choice of oil or wood heat or use both! Full basement with laundry hookups with lots of storage....see this one before it’s gone! Aberman Assoc Inc. Tracy Sladen 978-537-4971 x 106

Lancaster $259,900

Young 3 bedroom , 2 bath started ranch near dead end portion of White Pond Rd. Aberman Assoc Inc. Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 101 www.paulasavard.com

Lunenburg $399,900

This Beautiful Cape sits on over 6-1/2 acres in much desired Lunenburg location. Open concept Family Room with Ceiling Fans and recessed lighting. Large deck off the kitchen with sliders for easy access! Above ground pool! The Master bedroom is on the first floor, Along with Master bath! The open staircase leads to the balcony which features 2 more bedrooms and a shared bathroom on the second level. The large 2 car detached garage also has plenty of room for extra storage. Additional storage in shed in back yard also. Aberman Assoc Inc. John Keefe 978-537-4971 x107

Leominster $209,900

4 bedroom 2 full bath contemporary. Convenient to Rt 2 and 190. Aberman Assoc Inc. John Keefe 978-537-4971 x 107

Gardner $270,000

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

Sterling $499,900

New construction underway. 8 room 3 or 4 bedroom with hilltop scenic views east and west. Still time to make selections. Hardwood floors throughout the first level are already included. foundation and septic are in. Similar to be built Aberman Assoc Inc Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 101 www.paulasavard.com

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LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Joanne M. Gabree to Salem Five Mortgage Company, LLC, dated June 10, 2005 and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 36536, Page 262, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder , for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 9:00 a.m. on January 6, 2017, on the mortgaged premises located at 60 West Main Street, Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, TO WIT: The land in Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts with the buildings thereon situated on the westerly side of Gould Street and on the northwesterly side of West Main Street bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at the most southerly corner of the premises at a corner of stone walls and at the most easterly corner of land now or formerly of one Mallalieu; THENCE by said Mallalieu land N. 67° 30’ W. and by a stone wall, one hundred fifty-six (156) feet to a corner of walls; THENCE N. 27° E. partly by a stone wall by land now or formerly of one Marlborough, one hundred nine (109) feet to a point; THENCE by land of Mary T. Lyons S. 60° 30’ E. one hundred thirty-three (133) feet to an iron pipe in the westerly line of said Gould Street; THENCE by side line of Gould Street S. 9° E. forty-four (44) feet to an iron pipe; THENCE by the northwesterly line of said West Main Street S. 30° W. fifty-six (56) feet to the point of beginning. CONTAINING 14,625 square feet more or less. Excepting from the above described premises the land described in a deed from Greenwood to Dunn recorded with Worcester District Registry of Deeds, Book 2447, Page 357 bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pipe set in the ground which is forty-six and fifty hundredths (46.50) feet from said Gould Street a corner of land formerly of Greenwood and Mary T. Lyons; THENCE N. 60 30’ W. by land of Lyons, eighty-six and five tenths (86.5) feet to an iron pipe at land of one Marlborough; THENCE S. 27° W. by said Marlborough land one hundred nine (109) feet to a corner in the wall at land now or formerly of one Mallalieu; THENCE by a stone wall S. 67° 30’ E. ninety-one (91) feet to an iron pipe; THENCE N. 25° E. by Greenwood’s land, ninety-nine (99) feet to the point of beginning. CONTAINING 9,225 square feet of land more or less. BEING the same premises conveyed to the mortgagor by Quitclaim Deed of Donald P. Gabree and Charlotte A. Gabree recorded immediately prior hereto in Book 36536 , Page 260. For mortgagor’s(s’) title see deed recorded with Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 36536, Page 260. These premises will be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00 ) Dollars by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of sale. The balance is to be paid by certified or bank check at Harmon Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the purchase price. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale. SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC Present holder of said mortgage By its Attorneys, HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. 150 California Street Newton, MA 02458 (617) 558-0500 201605-0241 - TEA

MILLBURY PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40A, Section 5 of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at 5:30 p.m., at the Memorial High School Media Center, 12 Martin Street, Millbury, MA, in regard to a proposed amendment to the Millbury Zoning Bylaws for a temporary moratorium on marijuana establishments and the sale or distribution of marijuana and marijuana products. The proposed amendment to the Millbury Zoning Bylaws is available for review in the Planning Department during normal business hours. Anyone wishing to be heard on this matter should appear at the time and place specified above. Richard Gosselin Chairman

NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Premises: 47 Main Street, Sutton, Massachusetts By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Robert Vanzant and Dustin Vanzant to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Nominee for Village Capital & Investment LLC and now held by Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, said mortgage dated February 18, 2009, and recorded in the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds, in Book 43837 at Page 215, as affected by an Assignment of Mortgage dated November 2, 2011, and recorded with said Deeds in Book 48102 at Page 1, as affected by a Loan Modification Agreement dated March 12, 2012, and recorded with said Deeds in Book 49347, at Page 256, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions in said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction on December 22, 2016, at 10:00 AM Local Time upon the premises, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, to wit: The land in the Village of Manchaug in said Sutton, on the northeasterly side of Massachusetts Highway leading from Manchuag to East Douglas, with the buildings thereon bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pin on the northeasterly side of the road leading to Douglas at the northwesterly corner of said tract at land now or formerly of one Conley; THENCE N. 67 degrees E., by said Conley land 177.30 feet to an iron pipe at land now or formerly of one Caisse et ux; THENCE S. 25 degrees E., by land of siad Caisse et ux 82.55 feet to an iron pipe; THENCE S. 62 degrees 35’ W., by said Caisse et ux land 173.28 feet to a stone bound in the northeasterly side of said road; THENCE N. 27 degrees 50’ W., by the northeasterly side of road 95.01 feet to the point of beginning. CONTAINING 15,493 square feet. The description of the property contained in the mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication. For Mortgagor’s Title, see Deed dated April 23, 2008, and recorded in Book 42853 at Page 185 with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds. TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid in cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid in cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within thirty (30) days after the date of sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale. Marinosci Law Group, P.C. 275 West Natick Road, Suite 500 Warwick, RI 02886 Attorney for Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP Present Holder of the Mortgage Telephone: (401) 234-9200 MLG File No.: 14-16970 WORCESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY ADVERTISEMENT FOR QUOTES/BIDS/PROPOSALS December 15, 2016 QUOTES or SEALED BIDS/PROPOSALS shall be received at the Purchasing Office, 69 Tacoma Street., Worcester, MA 01605 RFQs/IFBs/ RFPs may be picked up at the location above or may be downloaded from our website: www.worcester-housing.com/purchasing, or call (508) 635-3203, TDD (508) 798-4530. Bidders/Proposers are responsible for ensuring they have received any/all addenda prior to submitting a bid/proposal. Separate awards will be made for each RFQ/IFB/RFP. WHA reserves the right to reject any or all responses, in whole or in part, deemed to be in their best interest. Award of all contracts is subject to the approval of the WHA Executive Director or Board of Commissioners. The Operating Agency shall indemnify and hold harmless the WHA and its officers or agents from any and all third party claims arising from activities under these Agreements as set forth in MGL c.258, section 2 as amended. Bid No. Release Date Project Title Opening Date 16-36 12/15/2016 Annual Sewer Line Cleaning (RFQ) 10:00 AM 12/30/16 16-38 12/15/2016 Maintenance of Co-Gen Boilers (IFB) 2:00 PM 12/29/16 Jackson Restrepo Chief Procurement Officer Visit our website at: www.worcester-housing.com/purchasing

Town of Sutton Conservation Commission The Sutton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at 7:40PM, at the Sutton Town Hall, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA. The purpose of this hearing is to review a Request for Determination of Applicability submitted to the Conservation Commission by John Giarusso, Sutton, MA. The project consists of repairing the wall at pond’s edge on Map 14, Parcel 22, for 56 Griggs Road in Sutton. This notice is publicized in accordance with the provisions of General Law Chapter 131, Section 40 commonly known as the Wetlands Protection Act, and the Sutton Wetlands Protection Bylaw.

Town of Sutton Conservation Commission The Sutton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at 7:25PM, at the Sutton Town Hall, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA. The purpose of this hearing is to review a Request for Determination of Applicability submitted to the Conservation Commission by James Riddle, Bartlett Tree, Auburn, MA. The project consists of removing one declining oak that overhangs dock area on Map 9, Parcel 105, for 10 Point Way in Sutton. This notice is publicized in accordance with the provisions of General Law Chapter 131, Section 40 commonly known as the Wetlands Protection Act, and the Sutton Wetlands Protection Bylaw.

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The Town of Sutton will be auctioning off the following items at www.municibid.com. Please log on to view • Two (2) open top 30 yard containers • One (1) 40 yard compactor container • 1994 Ford L8000F Dump Truck with plow & sander 120,120 miles vin# 1FDYK82E4RVA48505 • 2011 Ford Crown Victoria 103,857 miles (4808 engine hours) vin#2FABP7BV3BX129088 • 2011 Ford Crown Victoria 138,000 miles (7174 engine hours) vin#2FABP7BVXBX105841 • 2003 Chevy Suburban LT Utility 119,000 miles vin#3GNFK16Z93G106440 • 1995 Ford E-350 7.3 L-Diesel 114,150 miles vin#1FDKE30F9SHB05409 (1984 body /ambulance) • 10X20 Canopy Tent • Water pump • Used light & siren equipment • 2 docks for water • 2 Ricoh toners: type 6110D/6075 The above are in various states of condition. Bidders are encouraged to view the item(s) prior to bidding. Vehicles shall be sold “as-is”. Any bidder interested in viewing the above items may do so by contacting the Town Administrators office at (508) 865-8727. The Town of Sutton reserves the right to reject any and all bidders for any reason. Vehicles must be removed from Town property within seven (7) days of notice of bid award. Worcester Housing Authority Annual Plan and Public Hearing The Worcester Housing Authority’s Annual Agency Plan is available for review and public comment at its main administrative offices located at 40 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA during its regular business hours of 8:00AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The Plan may also be view at www.worcesterhousing.com. A public hearing will take place relative to the WHA Annual Agency Plan in the lower level conference room located at 40 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 9:00AM.

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Premises: 5 Katherine Street, Millbury, MA By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Joseph M. Fresolo and Jean M. Barbieri to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Prime Mortgage Financial, Inc., and now held by HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-21, said mortgage March 25, 2005, recorded or filed at Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 36029, Page 277 as affected by a Loan Modification Agreement dated May 1, 2009, recorded at said Registry in Book 44391, Page 98, said mortgage was assigned from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Prime Mortgage Financial, Inc. to Aurora Loan Services LLC by assignment dated 1/21/2009 and recorded with said Registry of Deeds in Book 43791 at Page 107; said mortgage was assigned from Aurora Loan Services LLC to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., by assignment dated 5/11/2009, and recorded with said Registry of Deeds in Book 44262 at Page 169; said mortgage was assigned from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., to Nationstar Mortgage LLC by assignment dated 6/11/2013, and recorded with said Registry of Deeds in Book 51075 at Page 179; said mortgage was assigned from Nationstar Mortgage LLC to HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-21, by assignment dated 7/18/2014, and recorded with said Registry of Deeds in Book 52707 at Page 49; for breach of the conditions in said mortgage and for the purpose on January 4, 2017 at 11:00 AM Local Time upon the premises, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, to wit: THE LAND AT 5 KATHERINE STREET, MILLBURY, WORCESTER COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS, WITH THE BUILDINGS THEREON AND MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL 1: THE LAND IN SAID MILLBURY ON THE WESTERLY SIDE OF KATHERINE STREET AND NORTHERLY SIDE OF A 40 FOOT STREET, BEING SHOWN ON A PLAN DATED MAY 1, 1950, MADE BY K.A. RICHARDSON, ENGINEER, RECORDED WITH THE WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS, PLAN BOOK 173, PLAN 28, FURTHER BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE MOST EASTERLY CORNER THEREOF AT THE INTERSECTION OF SAID 40 FOOT STREET WITH SAID KATHERINE STREET; THENCE SOUTH 71° 16’ WEST SEVENTY-FIVE (75) FEET BY THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF SAID 40’ STREET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 18° 44’ WEST ONE HUNDRED THIRTYFIVE AND ONE-TENTH (135.1) FEET, MORE OR LESS, BY OTHER LAND OF JAMES F. THODES TO THE TOWN LINE BETWEEN SAID MILLBURY AND THE CITY OF WORCESTER; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY SEVENTY-FIVE AND ONE HUNDREDTHS (75.01) FEET, MORE OR LESS, BY SAID TOWN LINE AND IN PART BY LAND OF DOROTHY L. RHODES TO SAID KATHERINE STREET; THENCE SOUTH 18° 44’ EAST ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX AND FIVE TENTHS (136.5) FEET BY THE WESTERLY SIDE OF SAID KATHERINE STREET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 10,135 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, MORE OR LESS. PARCEL II: THE LAND IN SAID MILLBURY, LOCATED ON A 40 FOOT STREET LEADING SOUTHWESTERLY FROM KATHERINE STREET, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF SAID STREET SEVENTY-FIVE (75) FEET SOUTHWESTERLY FROM KATHERINE STREET AT PARCEL I ABOVE DESCRIBED; THENCE BY THE NORTH SIDE OF SAID STREET SOUTH 71° 16’ WEST TWENTY-FIVE (25) FEET TO OTHER LAND, NOW OR FORMERLY, OF LISA JEAN MALDONADO, MARK JASKULKA AND BRIAN JASKULKA; THENCE BY OTHER LAND OF LISA JEAN MALDONADO, MARK JASKULKA AND BRIAN JASKULKA NORTH 18° 44’ WEST ABOUT ONE HUNDRED THIRTYFOUR AND FIVE TENTHS (134.5) FEET TO THE MILLBURY-WORCESTER TOWN LINE; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY BY SAID TOWN LINE TWENTY-FIVE (25) FEET TO PARCEL 1 ABOVE; THENCE BY SAID PARCEL I, SOUTH 18° 44’ EAST ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE AND ONE TENTH (135.1) FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 3,370 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, MORE OR LESS. The description of the property contained in the mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication. For Mortgagor’s Title see deed dated March 7, 2005, and recorded in the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds, in Book 35842, Page 87. TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid in cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid in cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within thirty (30) days after the date of sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale. Shechtman Halperin Savage, LLP 1080 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860 Attorney for HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-21 Present Holder of the Mortgage (401) 272-1400

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Joe Smith

You might recognize him as the guy in the white lab coat with the clipboard in the Cheez-It commercials. That’s him. Now residing in L.A., Joe Smith was born in New York, moved to Worcester when he was 2 and graduated from Doherty Memorial High School. He then attended Syracuse, where he studied theatre, film and writing. Since then, he has worked on countless commercials, plays, voice-overs, and various acting gigs. He just finished up filming some more Cheez-It commercials and is looking forward to continuing some personal projects.

What was your first acting gig? My first

professional acting job of any sort was a local radio commercial for Maurice the Pant Man, which was a place that used to exist in Kelley Square. And that’s because people would call my dad for casting suggestions. They would think, ‘OK, a guy who works in a theater knows actors,’ and they would call him one project or another and they needed a couple of teenagers to do a radio sport for a back to school sale. And then I started doing theater mostly at Foothills Theatre the first couple of years, and was lucky to have the opportunity to perform there and work with some wonderful professionals and got to pick their brain.

You do plays, commercials, voice-overs. What is your favorite to do? I really do like

being able to do a lot of different things. That’s kind of what appeals to me about what I do. As unsteady and insecure as it can be, the flip side of it is you get to do a lot different type of things. That buffetstyle career really suits me. There’s no one thing that I’d say, ‘Oh if I could just do that, I’d give up all these other things.’ But there’s nothing like performing in front of a live audience. It’s what I did first and foremost doing theater. I love that dynamic of a live audience and having to modulate toward what they’re doing, and what they’re laughing at, if it’s an audience of 35 people, or 500 or 200 rowdy school kids, or 80 half-asleep senior citizens on a Wednesday afternoon. I really do love the dynamic of live theater. Since I’ve been in L.A., I don’t do as much live stuff. I’ve been having fun doing the Cheez-It commercials, and

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having that chance of doing really subtle improvisation, which you can do, because they allow a little room for it in the script and the nature of the campaign between the two characters.

How do you make a living as an actor? I guess just like any kind of freelancer you understand that when you’re making a lot of money, you can’t just spend like you’re always going to be making a lot of money, because there will be times when you’re making very little or none, and you have to be able to proportion it out and take that into account. It’s unsteady, this up and down lifestyle. I’ve been doing it exclusively for 21 years or something like that, so I’m knocking on wood right now. I’ve been very fortunate to say, ‘Hey, there are a lot of actors who are incredibly talented and have been doing it for years an still have to park cars on the weekend or be a paralegal.’ Not all of my work has been high glamorous stuff. I’ve done corporate trainings. I sometimes will peruse other people’s voice-over demos. That’s one of the things I do on the side because I have a little home studio. I record my own demos and my own audio projects from home. I’ve got about 15 years of audio editing experience now, so that’s something I do a little on the side, but mostly commercials and voiceovers have been my bread and butter. If the ideal is to do something you really or are passionate about for a living, then I feel I’ve got some Venn diagram overlap with that ideal. I do work that I enjoy, sometimes I love. I’m passionate about it. I’ll do plays that feed my soul, I’ll have so much joy doing and it pays $170 a week,

and then you go in and do a tag line at the end of a McDonald’s commercial where you say, ‘That’s right, and the McGriddle is just 99 cents,’ and it’s fine. It doesn’t make you dance in the streets with joy, but that can hold you over for the time you’re getting paid peanuts for a play.

What are some of the commercials you’ve worked on? The Cheez-It ones we’ve been

doing for almost seven years … that’s been a nice consistent job that we’ve had a lot of fun with. We actually just shot some more in Chicago just last week before I was visiting Massachusetts. I did a campaign for the Boston Globe where I was a talking newspaper box, sort of a candid camera thing. I did one earlier this year for Verizon, Cars.com. Nothing quite as visible and recognizable as the CheezIt ones, I can send you links to some spots and I bet you’d be like, ‘Oh, yeah, I remember that spot.’

What is one everyone would know, but not recognize you from? There was one a couple years ago they played a bunch … it was for GE … I was in my underwear with a room of doctors. That was the one for

some reason a lot of people I went to high school with were like, ‘Hey, I saw you in your underwear on TV.’ I think the other one people tend to recognize visually, this was a few years ago, for Swiffer, I was a giant piece of dust; basically a costume as a piece of dust in a computer keyboard between the letters “J” and “K” and talking about being a lonely piece of dust in a computer keyboard, and a Swiffer comes along and I get swallowed up with the Swiffer. That’s one that necessarily didn’t look like me, but the the people that saw it were like, “That sounded like you!’

Is it weird to see yourself on TV? I actually don’t have cable services, I have streaming …but certainly when I’m at a friends house or a bar … you still end up seeing yourself one way or another … there’s never a point when I want to draw attention to it and be like, ‘Hey, everybody, I’m on TV!’ It can be embarrassing if my friends shout when I’m just trying to have a nice quiet dinner. It’s funny to be sitting below a TV with your face on it, in a dorky swooped over haircut, in a white lab coat. - Tom Matthews

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