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Vol. 47 | No. 12 | March 19, 2021
Northborough officials talk state legislative priorities with State House delegation
11 Shrewsbury scouts attain Eagle rank
By Liz Nolan Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH - Senator James Eldridge, Senator Harriette Chandler, and State Representatives Danielle Gregoire and Meg Kilcoyne attended Northborough’s March 8 Board of Selectmen meeting as town Administrator John Coderre presented the town’s state legislative priorities. Town eyes roadway improvements The top priority, Coderre said, is securing increased state funding of the Chapter 90 program, which reimburses towns for eligible roadway improvement projects. Road paving, sidewalks and infrastructure, in general, fall under these projects. Coderre said Northborough needs to spend at least $1.1 million a year in order to maintain its current roadway rating. Anything less than that and the roads will deteriorate. “If you fail to take care of your roads, it costs 3-4 times as much to fix them after the fact,” he Priorities | 11
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An ‘unprecedented’ year, unparalleled achievement By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY – In spite of the pandemic, Shrewsbury’s Boy Scout Troop 114 had an unprecedented year in 2020 when 11 of the scouts earned the prestigious Eagle rank. Because of the pandemic, many of the scouts did not get the chance to celebrate as they normally would have. But for the scouts - Donald Aicardi, Anish Desai, Grady Fabbri, Sean Hammitt, Jacob Hendricks, Nick Holmlund, Tate Oppenheim, Matt Scearbo, Varun Sabbiah, Vasant Scouts | 15
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COMMUNITY NEWS Shrewsbury residents voice concerns over proposed cemetery expansion By Melanie Petrucci Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY – The Shrewsbury Parks & Cemetery Commission held a public meeting March 3 to present a master plan for a proposed cemetery expansion of the Mountain View Cemetery located on Boylston Street (Rte. 140) north of the historic Town Center.
The proposal He added that the plan looks well into the future and concepts won’t happen overnight. “Think of it as a 100-year Master Plan for the site,” he said.
The site is situated with Boylston Street to the west, Merriam Avenue to the south, Prospect Street to the east and the north boundary cuts through residential neighborhoods. The existing entrance off of Prospect Street is proposed to remain. Recreation will remain and parking will increase.
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Why expand? Mountain View Cemetery will eventually run out of space. Proposed is the creation of an adjacent cemetery located across Route 140 in Prospect Park (the former Masonic property) which is known for its trails and is popular with dog walkers. A first draft of the plan was presented by Ricardo Austrich, a landscape architect with the Worcester engineering firm, the BSC Group. The presentation
was followed by a questionand-answer period where several residents expressed their concerns. James Brown, chair of the parks & cemetery commission, noted that the commission was aware of these concerns. He also noted that when the park was purchased by the town, it was with cemetery expansion in mind. He said, “According to Mass. General Law we do have to provide burial space in the town. We do feel that with the help of Ricardo and his group that we have a very nice plan that is mixed use, keeping the trails but also allowing for our future expansion.”
Plan features The plan includes preserving the park’s wetland, setbacks of 50 feet from the back of properties abutting from Merriam Avenue, a provision for a small sales office in the southeast park quadrant, a secondary entrance off of Boylston Street that aligns with the existing entrance to Mountain View Cemetery and thoughtful roadways within the park. Brown commented that there is potential for community gathering space for events such Cemetery | 6
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Westborough Selectmen support fee on digital streaming providers By Susan Gonsalves Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – The Board of Selectmen recently put its support behind state legislation in both the House and the Senate to impose a five percent fee on digital streaming providers who are using rights of ways in Massachusetts communities. Streaming fees mirror status quo for cable providers Westborough TV General Manager Karen Henderson
explained the move as being in line with what cable companies have been doing for years. Verizon and Charter, for example, both have franchise agreements in town that allow them to use rights of way to offer cable services. Under a typical agreement, a cable company gives a part of its revenue, based on the number of subscribers, to local access cable stations. Westborough TV, a non-profit, runs programming with that money. Streaming providers are cur-
rently paying nothing. If the bill passes, that would change as revenues would split between the state, local access services like Westborough TV and the Town of Westborough itself. Westborough TV needs more money as revenue falters, duties expand This push for a new revenue stream comes during an anxious time for local access providers. Viewership is shifting away from cable to streaming, Henderson noted. That is decreas-
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WESTBOROUGH - A truck hit Westborough’s East Main St. train bridge, March 10, leaving a spectacular site of crumpled metal in its wake. A photo taken shortly after 12 p.m., indeed, shows a large white semi-truck stopped next to Dunkin Donuts on the northern side of the bridge. Police were on hand while the truck’s roof lay dragged behind it. Trucks have hit the train bridge before as town officials have said private GPS services frequently route truckers through downtown. Trying to counteract those issues, those officials have implemented everything from bilingual signage to flashing lights warning of this span’s low clearance. As crashes have kept happening, this one does stand out. Rather than getting stuck when he crashed, like many other truckers, this driver kept driving, clearing the bridge but also removing his entire roof.
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ing the proportional payouts Westborough TV receives from its cable contracts. “Every time someone cuts the cord, a little piece of me dies inside,” Henderson said. Last year, Westborough TV saw a six percent decline in revenues even as COVID-19 increased the demand for work from station staff. Steve Hart, chairman of the Westborough TV Board of Directors said that, in 2019, his staff covered 102 government programs. In 2020, that number jumped to 243. “Folks have trusted us to deliver and I think that’s a really important message we have to keep in mind,” Hart said. “… We’re part of the fabric and we want to continue to be part of the fabric.” With all that in mind Henderson noted that lost funding has to be made up, somewhere, for operations to carry on. Equipment upgrades demand further investment Outside of increased bur-
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dens, Hart noted that technology is rapidly advancing, forcing Westborough TV to invest in its assets. Although they are able to continue producing current content, they will have to keep up with technological changes and fund them in the future. Selectmen sign on behind state legislators Henderson noted that local legislators support these bills to put rates on streaming providers. The Board of Selectmen’s endorsement, she said, would show those legislators they have constituents behind them. Selectmen enthusiastically, indeed, offered that endorsement at a meeting this month. “It seems to be a matter of fairness,” said Selectman Sean Keogh during a discussion, likening the situation to “back in the day when you didn’t pay tax from Amazon but did when you went to the mall.” “It makes complete sense,” for streaming providers to pay for use of rights of way, he said.
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Shrewsbury Selectmen continues to deliberate Prop. 2 1/2 override By Melanie Petrucci Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY – The recent federal COVID-19 relief bill could send as much at $8.4 million in direct aid to Shrewsbury. But that still won’t erase the need for a Proposition 2 ½ override as a solution to ongoing budget woes, Town Manager
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Mizikar floats varying override options Problems identified, Mizikar shared four differing override amounts with the Board. These all would require voter approval to usurp a state law capping annual property tax hikes at 2.5%. Between a $9.5 million, a $9 million, an $8.5 million, and an $8.25 million option, Mizikar said he favors the $9.5 million model for its greater longevity and growth in sustainability. “From a pure numbers standpoint, the differences [to resident’s tax bill] aren’t that significant,” he then assured Selectmen. Override push to take next steps, soon Casavant announced, March 9, that the Selectmen and the School Committee will meet, again, Tuesday, March 16 at 7 pm to further discuss the budget override. From that point, the Board will have until March 28 to decide whether to place this item on the May 4 municipal election ballot.
Shrewsbury residents voice concerns over proposed cemetery expansion but his concern was for the lack of sidewalks along Prospect Street. Austrich replied that there is a sidewalk committee in town that is studying the issue. Robert Parent inquired about The main entrance of Prospect Park off of the environmental Prospect Street in Shrewsbury impact of drainage from the cemetery that would Cemetery | from page 4 eventually end up in Lake Quinas concerts and lectures near the sigamond. Garden of Sweet Remembrance. Angela Snell, superintendent Memorial, garden, utility and of public facilities, assured him recreation spaces would be buffthat no chemicals are used in the ered with plantings, etc. cemetery. Future plans include an enBrenda Nagel Goodwill, trance and parking space to be member of the Friends of Prosconstructed along the northern pect Park, was thrilled with the perimeter to access the garden project plans, noting “What and a road for the water departcould be more passive than a ment’s use to access the water cemetery?” tank in the park. PHOTO/MELANIE PETRUCCI
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from the federal government’s new economic stimulus package, signed this month. Selectmen heard that at their meeting and worried constituents could see the town being “showered” with funding and ask why it still needs an override. Mizikar said there are uncertainties and limitations inherent in that funding. More broadly, he added, even those sums of money do not address structural deficits that got Shrewsbury to this point.
Citizen feedback Roughly a dozen residents shared concerns ranging from increased traffic and disturbing wildlife to reducing access to hikers and dog walkers. John Harding complimented the plan with its beautification
Next steps When asked when construction for the first phase of the project would begin, Snell shared that they first need to finalize Phase I, then go out to bid and then approach Town Meeting for funding approval.
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Country singer-songwriter cherishes ‘heroes and honky-tonks’ By Ed Karvoski Jr. Contributing Writer
Passions with hometown roots Growing up in Northborough, David developed dual passions: music and hockey. He sang for nursing home patients and in choruses from elementary to middle schools. Concurrently, he played hockey in the town’s youth program with his sights set on going professional. David attended Marlborough’s Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, which didn’t have a hockey team at the time. He was allowed to play hockey for Northborough’s Algonquin Regional High School. An injury altered his extra-
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NORTHBOROUGH – Mychael David, a Northborough native now residing in Dudley, scheduled concerts throughout 2020 to promote his album “Heroes & Honky-tonks.” Pandemic restrictions forced cancelations of his shows. The country singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist longs to once again share his ever-growing passion with live audiences. “I was raised on country music,” he noted. “I listened to my father’s Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash records and fell in love with songs about everyday life.”
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curricular activities. “I blocked a slap shot and shattered my knee,” he explained. “That’s when I turned to my other passion: music.” Rocking the club circuit A year before his 1987 high school graduation, David joined a Hudson-based rock band called The Suspicions. They played that era’s popular club circuit, spanning from Boston’s now-closed The Channel to Worcester’s still thriving Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner. David’s roles were songwriter, lead singer, guitarist and keyboardist. Between rehearsals, he
frequently jammed with the band’s drummer. “We’d play ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ for hours and hours,” David recalled. “Southern rock is like country with an edge. I’ve always liked rock, but country music has always been my passion.” From New England to Nashville Following his five-year rock stint, David joined a country group called Sugarcreek with New England and on-the-road gigs. They worked alongside acclaimed artists such as Charlie Daniels, Big Al Downing, George Jones, Colin Raye, Pam Tillis and Mark Wills. With Sugarcreek, David per-
formed his first of many shows at Indian Ranch in Webster. Working at this venue sparks childhood memories for him. “As a kid, I’d sit up in the stands, watching all the big country people,” he recounted. “Now, I’m up on the stage. It’s pretty cool.” Concerts and traveling increased for David in 2001 when he began co-fronting the band Susan Jayne and Help Wanted. David’s travels ultimately brought him to Nashville. There, he recorded his 2011 album “Long Hard Road” including its single titled “Nothin’.” “’Nothin’ spent 34 weeks on the independent world charts and went to #1,” he noted. Also in 2011, David and Jayne got married. Help Wanted disbanded in 2015. Honoring military heroes In 2018, David released his second album, “Heroes & Honky-tonks,” consisting of originals and covers. He included Billy Ray Cyrus’ song “Some Gave All” in honor of Army Spc. Brian Arsenault, who was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2014. David grew up as friends with Brian’s parents Leslie and Dan. “Their son went to Afghanistan and never came home,” David relayed. “I wanted to do this as a tribute to him, and all the other men and women who put their lives on the line.” David accepted the Arse-
naults’ invitation to sing “Some Gave All” at Northborough’s 2019 Memorial Day ceremony. He planned to sing at the 2020 ceremony, but it got canceled. Power of music on the horizon His other 2020 return engagements that got canceled range from a pre-game concert outside of Fenway Park to Hampton Beach’s Seashell Stage. “With everything that’s going on nowadays,” David said, “people need something positive like music to look forward to.” Learn more about Mychael David at mychaeldavidmusic. com and follow him on Facebook.
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small stuff and then going back with a chainsaw to clear major blowdowns.” He noted that he has been an active hiker his entire adult life and started doing trail work in the late 1970s. “I gain considerable satisfaction from knowing that my work is keeping these hiking trails open for all to use,” he said.
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Collaboration is critical Despite all its successes, SVT is always pushing forward to get more open space protected and preserved. One focus is helping landowners find ways to avoid selling family-owned open space for development when faced with high expenses or estate taxes. SVT presents a variety of options to pursue, including funding for conservation from municipalities, grants, or private fundraising campaigns. It also collaborates with other organizations that focus on land protection. These include TerraCorps, part of the national AmericaCorps program, which provides supplemental staffing, the Metrowest
Current projects “We are currently working on about 30 land protection projects spread among 12 of the cities and towns in our region,” Vernegaard noted. “In Marlborough, we are assisting state and city officials to protect the 33-acre O’Donnell property that is surrounded by Callahan State Park. To prevent a future owner from prohibiting public access that exists now, we are raising funds to help the state purchase the property. This will guarantee the public always has full access to this beautiful landscape.” For more information about Sudbury Valley Trustees, visit svtweb.org.
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Westborough Economic Development Committee to work with master plan subgroups on initiatives By Susan Gonsalves Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – The Economic Development Committee will share ideas with groups working on the town’s master plan rather than try to accomplish a long list of goals on its own. EDC member Allen Edinberg, who is also a Selectman, made a presentation at the March 4 meeting on how the board can fulfill its mission—which includes retaining, attracting and meeting with businesses as well as advising the Board of Selectmen. He categorized a lengthy list of priorities into four areas: downtown, outreach, programs and advising. Several of the ideas focused on ways to reach the community about a revitalization effort such as through newsletters, timely updates, special events, marketing and galas. Edinberg said that greater contact is needed with corporate decision makers, small business owners and key affinity groups. In addition, he referred back to a presentation by Hudson officials at the last meeting (https://youtu.be/JaAs5lqM6hQ) about Business Improvement Districts (BID) as a possibility for Westborough. He also highlighted ways to foster business development such as valet parking, pop up restaurants and outdoor dining. Financial measures such as offering Tax Incentive Finance (TIFS), partnering with banks for loan programs and pursuing small business grants were also mentioned, as was supporting bylaw changes to promote responsible business development. Town Manager Kristi Williams noted that those topics and many others should be narrowed down to three to five items to try to accomplish in a year. She added that she and other staff members would discuss how the work would be divided between town employees and the board’s role. EDC member and Town Planner Jim Robbins said that a lot of what they want to accomplish dovetails with the Land Use and Regulatory Subcommittee efforts as the master plan is updated. “There are a lot of important things here that can be supported by the master plan,” Robbins
said. I don’t think the two efforts can run on separate tracks. They have to be folded together.” Robbins added that some of the ideas can be carried out without having to change any bylaws and by using the frameworks already in place. Because board members decided the word “goal,” was too strong. Edinberg suggested that the ideas be characterized
as “initiatives under consideration” or “concepts to be pursued.” Williams noted that the committee should look at expanding its membership to include more residents and members of the business community rather than largely staff. That expansion could be placed on the October Town Meeting warrant, she said.
benefit attached to it. Edinberg said that business owners would have to embrace the idea and come up with a list of projects that they’d like done that have visible benefits. Other members noted that the Hudson representatives emphasized the importance of community support.
Alexander cautions against rush to establish BID In other business, the committee reviewed the Hudson BID presentation. EDC member Todd Alexander said that before the town dives into establishing one in Westborough, more research is needed. He said that in Amherst, he and his tenants regard it as “just another tax,” without much
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New economic development coordinator The committee was also introduced to Zach Boughner, who will begin as economic development coordinator in a few weeks.
Boughner received a bachelor of arts degree in political science and computer science from Columbia University and most recently worked as a business analyst at McKinsey & Company. The next meeting is Thursday, April 1 at 3:30 p.m.
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Northborough officials talk state legislative priorities with State House delegation Priorities | from page 1
warned. “Infrastructure investment is absolutely critical.” Chandler is a member of the Transportation Committee and supports a long term funding solution for the infrastructure needs. Education aid is a concern Northborough’s Chapter 70 Education funding will increase only 1 percent under the state’s Fiscal Year 2022 proposed budget. “It’s been on a steady decline, and it is mostly because education aid has not kept pace with the rate of inflation or with the rate of budget increases so as a percentage of the budget it has continued to decline,” said Coderre. He wishes he could see more money from the state for local schools. Also of high priority, alongside broader education allocation, are special education circuit breaker funding and regional transportation reimbursements. State legislators agreed with such concerns. “We are going to face extreme challenges coming out of this pandemic with educational losses that our students have faced and we want to work and do everything that we can to ensure that we get students caught back up,” said Gregoire. “I think we are going to need the opportunity to leverage federal dollars and I think we are looking for every single opportunity to do that.” Chandler is in agreement that the special education circuit breaker should be funded
at 100 percent. She said she will continue to advocate for this priority. Legislators discuss vaccination clinics Legislators and town officials discussed the desire to continue a local vaccination site in Northborough, March 8. UMass Marlborough Hospital at the Courtyard Marriott was pending approval as of March 8. It stalled in the state regulatory process after an initial opening data of March 1 came and went with no vaccines in sight. Still, legislators said the state Department of Health’s intention is to not locate multiple mini mass vaccination sites near one another. As such, a Marlborough site may disqualify applications for a regional collaborative vaccination site. “The good news is that the folks in Northborough will only have to come to Marlborough to get their vaccine,” said Gregoire. “It is not ideal…but it’s still better than having folks going to Gillette’s Stadium or Fenway Park.” Coderre heard this and specifically asked for advocacy for the state to allow Northborough to have one more clinic to vaccinate teachers. “They need to be vaccinated, but the only way that is going to happen is if we are able to do it efficiently and effectively,” he said. “We will run a clinic and take care of our teachers.” Those currently eligible for a vaccine and looking for an appointment can find one via the state’s VaxFinder website at https://vaxfinder.mass.gov.
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REGION | MARLBOROUGH
Proposed Mass General Brigham expansion worries Marlborough officials By Vicki Greene Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH – UMass Marlborough Hospital has been serving area residents for 130 years, whether they have insurance or not. It wants to continue to do so. Now, though, hospital leaders and city officials alike are concerned a proposed Mass General Brigham (MGB) facility to be built on Route 9 in Westborough could lead to a spike in health care costs. Marlborough Hospital executives fear rate hikes MGB is eyeing a spot off Route 9 in Westborough as one of several locations across Massachusetts to build new ambulatory care clinics. If constructed, that Westborough facility would sit just six miles from Marlborough Hospital. As one of the largest hospital systems in the state, MGB also boasts a high cost of care, UMass Memorial Health Care
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Vice President James Leary told the City Council, March 8. That’s a point of concern. “[MGB] has the highest costs in the state,” Leary told the City Council. “[That] will drive up costs at Marlborough and
Arthur Vigeant Mayor UMass Memorial Worcester, which have the lowest costs.” Insurance inequities raise budgetary questions Leary’s Marlborough Hospital frames itself as a “safety
net” facility. In that identity, Leary told the City Council that 64 percent of his hospital’s patients arrive either with Medicare, MassHealth/Medicaid or no insurance altogether. Marlborough Hospital delivers service to those patients, but only receives between 60 to 65 cents for every dollar billed to Medicaid compared to other insurances, Leary said. “It is critically important that patients on commercial plans continue to receive care at Marlborough Hospital to keep the budget in balance and costs in check,” Leary then concluded. With this new MGB proposal, though, Marlborough Hospital might not be able to rely on such a public/private insurance balance. Leary noted that the MGB facility will not be close to any public transportation. That could mean local patients with cars and the means to travel might be able to make a move to MGB to get care there.
Meanwhile those without transportation, who disproportionately utilize public insurance options, might stay in Marlborough. City officials hear concerns Discussing all this, March 8, Marlborough Mayor Arthur Vigeant and the City Council formally called on the state Department of Public Health to “closely scrutinize” the impacts on costs and health care equity Marlborough Hospital executives worry MGB’s proposal could have. “This will impact our residents as well as Marlborough businesses who provide healthcare to their employees,” Vigeant wrote in a March 4 letter to the City Council. In formalizing their resolution for the Department of Public Health, Marlborough is registering as a “Ten Taxpayer Group.” This will let the city “participate in DPH proceedings on this project application,” according to Vigeant’s letter.
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REGION | SHREWSBURY
Shrewsbury verging on dropping to “Green” category for community coronavirus risk SHREWSBURY – Town Manager Kevin Mizikar was cautiously optimistic when he reported to the Board, March 9, that since their last meeting, the rate of positive local COVID-19 cases had decreased from what Shrewsbury had been previously seeing. This now puts Shrewsbury on the verge of returning to the state’s “green status” of virus transmission risk. Cumulative reported local cases of COVID-19 remained at 2,585. “We are moving very close,”
Mizikar stated. To make that happen, Shrewsbury’s average annual number of infections will have to drop below 10. Currently, that number sits at 16, down from 30 just a matter of weeks ago. Mizikar noted that town buildings remain closed and that employees at town hall are working in a hybrid fashion. Relevant to vaccines, 7,379 residents have had at least one dose while 3,246 have had their second. The state is in phase two, group two of its rollout, which makes eligible those 65 and older and people with medical conditions and co-
morbidities. Beginning March 11, all K-12 educators, staff and childcare workers also became eligible. Meanwhile, the town continues to work through a partnership with the Central Massachusetts Regional Public Health Alliance (CMRPHA) in delivering vaccine doses. Mizikar reminded residents who need help registering for a vaccine to contact the Council on Aging at 508-8418640, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or visit either www.shrewsburyma.gov or https://www.mass.gov/covid19-vaccine.
Board agrees on Community Preservation Committee make-up, will act on bylaw at next meeting By Melanie Petrucci Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY – Selectmen discussed the make-up of the soon-to-be-formed Community Preservation Committee at a meeting, March 9. The conversation followed a previous discussion, sparked last month, when Assistant Town Manager Kristen Las presented a draft of the new Community Preservation Act (CPA) bylaw at a separate meeting. The CPA will enable Shrewsbury to establish, via a surcharge on the real estate tax bill, a dedicated funding source for maintaining open spaces and preserving historic properties. It will also create low- and moderate-income housing
for individuals and families, including low- or moderateincome senior housing. Voters approved the CPA in last November’s election. By doing so, they also qualified Shrewsbury to receive funding from the larger state-level Community Preservation Trust Fund. The next step in actually finalizing access to that money involves setting up a town CPA committee. Las presented a bylaw to do just that, March 9. The Community Preservation Committee must have one member from the Conservation Commission, the Historical Commission, the Planning Board, the Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Commissions and the Housing Authority,
respectively. Shrewsbury Selectmen also want to add four at-large members to the body. Those members would have to live in Shrewsbury and be appointed for staggered terms by the Board. “I think the bylaw is in fine shape and if the body approves it this evening, I would also make a motion that at the appropriate time we advertise for those four positions,” Selectman James Kane said, March 9. As discussion continued, Selectmen didn’t actually approve their bylaw. Instead, they agreed to vote at their March 23 meeting for placement on the warrant for Annual Town Meeting to be held Saturday, May 22.
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REGION | SOUTHBOROUGH
Southborough Food Pantry responds to increased need By Laura Hayes Contributing Writer SOUTHBOROUGH – Tucked in the back of Pilgrim Congregational Church at 15 Common, volunteers with the Southborough Food Pantry were busy on a recent Wednesday afternoon unloading their weekly supply of food from the Worcester County Food Bank. The pantry regularly serves 66 families for a total of 140 individuals, 10 of which are new since COVID-19. In March 2020, the pantry was serving 30 families. “It’s scary what families are going through right now, and the resources to help them aren’t always there,” said Marjorie Coldwell, who is the food pantry coordinator for Pilgrim Congregational Church. The pantry is run by the United Parishes of Southborough, which include Pilgrim Congregational Church, First Community Church, St. Anne Catholic Church, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and St. Mat-
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paper towels, Kleenex, trash bags, Ziploc bags, boxed and bottled juice, Capri Sun, cookies and crackers. There’s also a list of needed food on the pantry’s Facebook page. The pantry is partnered with the Worcester County Food Bank. Prior, the volunteers would go to the food bank once a month, but now the pantry has a weekly standing appointment. That standing appointment changed what days the food pantry was open from Tuesday to Thursday. Currently, its hours are Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., and Fridays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. On Wednesday, volunteers parked their cars, filled with boxes of food, fresh from the food bank. They stacked the boxes on metal carts and wheeled them into the pantry. One of these volunteers was Linda Ayers, who is a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. “[I volunteer] for the wonderful people and a chance to make a difference to the people who live in the community,” she said. For more information visit southboroughfoodpantry.org or call 508-485-4847.
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FROM PAGE 1 An ‘unprecedented’ year as 11 Shrewsbury scouts attain Eagle rank Scouts | from page 1
furbished the learning garden at Floral Street School; Oppenheim upgraded parking and storage at Lake Quinsigamond for the SHS Crew Team; Sundaresan collected and cleaned used instruments for the Joy of Music Program for underprivileged children and Subbiah refurbished a hiking trail at Carlstrom Park.
Sundaresan, and Aidan Wells – it was still all worth the effort, they agreed. Unparalleled achievement Scoutmaster Ross Clark and leaders Stephen Hess and Rick Spurr said Anish Desai leading the installation of flower beds at Floral Street School they were proud of these young men, many of abruptly so I had to wait a few trails were there,” he whom are now away at college. explained. months before things started And never in the troop’s Wells was a camper back up…” he said. 100-year plus history have this at Broad Meadow Brook He was glad to get back to many Eagle Scout ranks been Conservation Center & work in July when the school awarded. That’s quite an acWildlife Sanctuary in and troop leadership said it complishment in a normal year Worcester. Like several was okay. It was important but it’s even more impressive of his fellow scouts he because that was the elemenconsidering the circumstances. wanted to give back so tary school he had attended, he refurbished a bridge he said. Benefit to community and trail at the center. Hammitt’s and Hendricks’ Clark said that these projFabbri built little liprojects were both sponsored ects, by design, are designed braries; Holmlund reby the Shrewsbury Little to afford the scouts the opLeague and each refurbished portunity to lead but will also concession stands. Hammitt’s leave a lasting benefit to the stand was at Dean Park while community. Hendricks was at Coolidge Aicardi created nearly 120 Elementary School. essentials packages for Veter“One of the reasons we origans Inc., to help veterans who inally sought out these ideas is are transitioning from group because concession stands are to individual housing. He rea major fundraising source for cruited fellow scouts to put the Little League,” Hendricks together a stand in front of his remarked. local Price Chopper where they Scearbo’s project was to upasked customers if they would grade the cross-country course buy and donate toiletries, etc. at Shrewsbury High School as Desai was two days into his well as to build a kiosk listing project, building raised flower nearby trails. beds and picnic tables at Floral “We didn’t have a map of Street School, when he had to the area. We put it in a visstop because of the lockdown. ible place so it allowed more “Right when I started getpeople to actually learn that ting into things, I had to stop
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COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Shrewsbury teacher shares love for music in classrooms and theaters
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Hometown influences Raised in Northborough, she took classes at Dawn’s School of Dance from age 4 to 18. At Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS), she sang in the chorus directed by Dr. Robert Eaton before he received his doctorate. Martino recognizes the ded-
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REGION – a Northborough native now residing in Worcester, shares her passion with Shrewsbury’s Floral Street School students. First- to fourth-graders learn from their music teacher’s firsthand experience gained by performing at community theaters. “All of the concepts that I teach in my classroom, I get to put into practice as a performer in theaters,” she noted.
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The school has a lot of heart. It’s a really big school with the feel of a small school. Even students who aren’t in my classroom are my kids. Tracy Martino Floral Street School music teacher
me,” Martino shared. After graduating from Westfield State in 1994, she began a five-year stint at Northborough’s Lincoln Street and Fannie E. Proctor elementary schools. “Getting a teaching job in my hometown was a dream come true,” she declared. “The commute was terrific!”
Her longstanding relationship with community theaters spans throughout central Massachusetts and beyond. Among other venues where she has performed are Milford Theatre Guild, Shrewsbury’s Regatta Players, Worcester’s Vanilla Box Productions and Sturbridge’s Stageloft Repertory Theatre.
Spotlighting comradery Martino continues returning to stages where her theatrical treks lead to lifelong friendships. “We’ll always have that bond of doing shows together,” she said of her fellow thespians. As the most memorable musical, she cites her 1995 performance at Worcester County Light Opera Club in “Making Scents” by Stephen Murray. The composer-playwright is now her fiancé. In addition to performing onstage, Martino assumes behind-the-scenes duties as board member of Calliope Productions. Additionally, she has music directed for Calliope’s pre-teen program.
Heartfelt education In 1999, Martino began teaching at Floral Street School in Shrewsbury. “The school has a lot of heart,” she raved. “It’s a really big school with the feel of a small school. Even students who aren’t in my classroom are my kids.” In 2002, Martino earned a master’s degree in arts education at Fitchburg State College. Since March 2020, she has strived to make the best of hybrid, virtual and/or in-person learning. Her biggest challenge is teaching music in classrooms when experts deemed group singing’s unhealthy risk of spreading airborne droplets. “We can do rhythm exercises,” Martino explained. “Lots of pencil drumming on desks.” She appreciates the upsides of Zoom meetings with students. “They can sing along with me because they’re at home,” she noted. “And they’re not wearing masks, so I can see their little toothless grins.” Flexibility is the most valuable lesson that Martino wants her students to learn. “When something goes wrong, we can talk and find a way around it,” she recounted. “We remind each other. When I can’t do something I had planned, they say, ‘Ms. Martino, you have to be flexible!’ That’s when I think I’ve done my job.”
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SHS seniors overcome challenges to complete capstone projects By Melanie Petrucci Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury High School English Department Director Liza Trombley recently shared this year’s class of 2021 Capstone Exhibition presentations with school officials. The projects covered were examples of significant individual achievements by students. Understanding the capstone exhibition The capstone projects are a yearlong independent projectbased learning experience beginning in the second semester of a student’s junior year and culminating at the end of the first semester of senior year. Students learn to think critically, solve challenging problems, set goals, become media literate and self-sufficient while developing oral and written communication skills. Pandemic makes impact on exhibition Difficult under normal circumstances, the capstone process got complicated during COVID-19, this year. “They did it truly very independently…,” Trombley said of students. “But because of the effects of the pandemic, some kids were very gung-ho to keep going and meet and some kids were struggling.” She said that she was only able to meet with capstone students in-person once before schools closed. But she then kept in touch via Zoom over later weeks and months. Because of the pandemic, the students did not get to showcase their projects in a typical Senior Exhibition event. So, they created brochures with QR codes that directly linked to presentation videos and websites. Capstones discuss diverse experiences and challenges In a year full of stress, student Whitney Acquah’s project, “Stressed Out of My Mind” was on point. In the end, she told the Community Advocate that she learned to take it “one step at a time” this year. “Although my project was about stress and taming the stress in our lives, I felt nothing
Jenna Oliveri’s project “Beanz Fashion.”
but stress and worry during this time,” she remarked. “As I went through this [Capstone], my family kept offering their help, but I kept rejecting them thinking that I needed to do this on my own …” Acquah learned it was okay to ask for and accept help. “The Beautiful Ones” by Shalini Ambady, meanwhile, delved into the evolution of
body image. Chaitya Bommu’s “Go Green” was a study of sustainability and the implementations of sustainability in the travel industry. “At times, completing the project felt more like an overload rather than something done with interest. But the fact that I was able to research a topic of my own liking and share the knowledge with others kept me going,” Bommu reflected. Jenna Oliveri created a final product called “Beanz Fashion.” “This project was a huge stepping stone into my career as I will be taking off to college in just six months and will continue my journey majoring in fashion at Marist college.” Megan Remington incorporated furniture into her design. That’s something she’s excited about. Capstone | 21
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Reaching out to the Daughters of the American Revolution Shea learned about this contest from her guidance counselor, Ryan McCabe, in the fall. Aware of the work done by the Daughters of the American Revolution to make a difference in the world, Shea acknowledged that she shared their values and agreed to apply. McCabe is not surprised Shea then won. “Alexa is an awesome kid,” he said in recent comments to the Community Advocate. “She works hard, is responsible, and is not afraid to branch out. She is so gracious and represents Assabet Valley as well as any student could.”
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Leading from many roles Outside of this most recent writing success, McCabe still heaps praise on Shea. Specifically he recalls a recent planning meeting with student leaders about generating ideas for a COVID-safe senior week. “[Shea] has a lead role,” McCabe said. “With her resiliency in representing her class while understanding where the administration is coming from with COVID restrictions and other parameters, she rises to the top. She is humble and sweet and advocates for the entire school.” Shea is both Vice President of the Class of 2021 and Vice
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HUDSON – Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School Senior Alexa Shea was delighted, recently, to learn that an essay of hers had won the prestigious Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens Award. Focusing on the strength that comes in numbers and the example of the unification of the United States after the horror of 9/11, Shea’s essay caught the attention of the judges who were looking for students “who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities” according to their website. “There is no limit to how much good one person can do,” Shea wrote in her essay. “But the good is amplified when we stand together as one.”
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President of the Assabet chapter of the National Honor Society. She’s a part of the Principal’s Leadership Team, Student Council, and Business Professionals of America all while captaining and teaching dance at Dance on Dance Center in Hudson. After school, she also works with children from kindergarten through fourth grade at the CHAPS early education center at the Hubert School, also in Hudson. Looking to the future As a senior in the Business Technology program at Assabet, Shea has already earned her Microsoft certifications for five platforms, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook. “When I first arrived at Assabet I was unsure which program I wanted,” she said. “But I knew that the presentation and communication skills I’d get in Business Tech would be helpful regardless of my final career choice.” Shea is now leaning toward Mass College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences for her postsecondary schooling. There, she would like to enter the pre-med and health sciences programs on her way to becoming a pediatrician. Finding joy in a chaotic year As COVID-19 has disrupted her junior and senior academic years, Shea has found ways to cope while moving forward with her personal, professional and academic life. “Being proactive and putting as much normalcy as is safely possible in my life and participating virtually in as much as I can has helped me,” she said, later adding, “Having Business Tech in school every other week really boosts my mood.” DAR | 19
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ARHS continues focus on student social-emotional supports, programs By Liz Nolan Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH/SOUTHBOROUGH - The overall social emotional well-being of students and staff have been at the forefront of discussions throughout the pandemic. Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Lipton highlighted school wide programs and supports in place at the Feb. 24 Regional School Committee meeting. “Social-emotional supports are more important now than ever,” said Lipton. “We already had a lot of programming in place and it has laid the foundation…for this unique year.” She acknowledged the challenge of student social opportunities with their peers. “We have been working creatively to build those relationships during the school day,” she said. ARHS has made it a priority to create structure, predictability and a sense of normalcy in the school day. Practices to minimize student stress and feelings of isolation are being reviewed. Lipton said teachers have played a key role in helping the school to identify at-risk students and families. Data, such as grades and attendance, are used to identify an issue before it becomes more significant. ARHS has staff dedicated to supporting the well-being of students. This includes 8 guidance counselors, 4 school adjustment counselors, 3 tutors, nurses and a full and a part time school psychologist. ARHS has programs and workshops to support students
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Coping in class It wasn’t until last December that the band was able to play indoors and rehearse but not without certain conditions. Students must be spaced ten feet apart; brass, trumpet and trombone players must have covers over their bells to contain as much of the aerosol as possible; woodwind players must have double layer fabric bags to cover their instruments; and musicians must wear special masks to accommodate their mouth pieces (at the expense of the performing arts department). “With the way that we are spread out, each rehearsal and each class only has about 12 kids in it so we haven’t been able to get anything together and perform,” Liporto said. To compensate, the students in band and orchestra are using software while practicing pieces of music in class and at home that provides feedback to help them understand what they are doing correctly and incorrectly.
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Impact on learning When asked how these measures have impacted the music, Patrick O’Toole, district performing arts director, replied, “Not very well. It makes it very difficult.” All the typical things that they do in rehearsal as a whole and coordinating the different groups of students from the different student cohorts so that they “can gel” has been difficult. Kate Mercadante, orchestra director, agrees. She said that the split cohorts have been extremely challenging. Her students are performing in class and don’t need any bags for their instruments. However, they must adhere to distancing protocols. Currently they are recording via video and audio that will be mixed for virtual performances. Music | 21
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“He really helped create my love of sports, not in a pushy way, but introduced me to basically every sport growing up and allowed me to pick which ones resonated with me. I have learned a lot about the game of lacrosse from him. I really respect his hard work and it pushes me to become the best version of myself,” said Board of his father, one of his biggest supporters. “My parents and coaches have been huge supporters to me throughout my entire life and college process,” Mumby shared, whose father has been her soccer coach since she was four years old. “Everyone that has helped me get to where I am today has helped me and impacted my journey in a different way. My friends, family, and coaches have helped me a ton with support and guidance,” Allen said. The WHS community is incredibly proud of its athletes, and wishes all graduating seniors the best of luck next year.
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Westborough Golf Club celebrates 100th anniversary Left: The Westborough Golf Club as it appeared in 1984 Right: Jack Negoshian, who has served as the club’s golf pro for 33 years, planned on retiring last year but will be back for the 2021 season.
Attracting new members and the next generation of golfers While the public is invited to play at the club, Negoshian explained that membership has several benefits. “Members can get a tee time 10 days in advance,” he said. “And we have a very extensive tournament schedule, plus ladies and senior men’s leagues and sweeps every day of the week for members to join.” “We will be running our youth clinics again over the summer to help encourage the next generation of golfers to start playing,” Kirkland added. “We have to see how things shake out with the pandemic. But we are hopeful that we will be able to run a few events this summer and fall. And that will include a celebration of the golf course’s 100th birthday.”
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By Brett Peruzzi Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH - A lot of golf balls have dropped into the nine holes of the Westborough Golf Club, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. A rich history Founded in 1921 as the Westborough Country Club, the course was originally seven holes. It was expanded to nine holes by greenskeeper Bill Spence in 1935. Spence held the job for 40 years, from 1927 until 1967. The town of Westborough purchased the 110-acre property in 1974, which includes 32 acres of conservation land with a walking trail. The club building, which also includes a restaurant, was originally a farmhouse. In 1995 an addition was added for a new pro shop and locker rooms. In 2018, the name of the club was officially changed to the Westborough Golf Club. The course is open to the public and is under the supervision of an operating committee appointed by the Board of Selectmen. “Members are an important part of the course, but we encourage everyone in the community to come out and golf,” said Jennifer Kirkland, recreation director for the town. “This is a municipal course, and it is a real community asset. I hope we see a lot of first-time golfers or avid golfers that never knew they had this fantastic amenity in their backyard.” Kirkland also noted that the club is in the
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process of moving from gas powered to electric golf carts. Transition to being fully municipally run Kirkland noted that course operations are going to be run as a municipal department under the management of the Recreation Department. All staff will be hired as town employees, unlike in the past, when the work was contracted out. Jack Negoshian, who has served as golf pro for 33 years, had planned to retire last year. But, Kirkland explained, after the search for his replacement came up short, Negoshian offered to come back for the 2021 season and help with the transition. During his long tenure, Negoshian has seen many changes at the club. “At one time we had a limit of 300 adult memberships,
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hat started as a simple Saturday morning visit to the local Arcade Shoe Repair turned into something so much more than that, bringing an entire community together to help a sick neighbor. Janet Lavine visited the shop, owned by Bill Horne since 1974, to have a snap put on her daughter’s jacket and to get her belt fixed. She had heard that Horne’s wife, Lynne, was ill and quietly asked his brother-in-law, Ron Parker, who helps out at the store on Saturdays, how she was doing. After hearing that she was struggling, Janet thought she would put together a basket of food and a couple of gift cards to help
make Lynne’s life a bit easier. She posted on the Wicked Wise Women of Westborough Facebook group to ask if anyone else would like to contribute. That private group has over three thousand members and looks to share interests and create community within the town. Almost two hundred people contributed immediately to Lavine’s effort. “People were dropping off gift cards from local restaurants, home repair stores, gro-
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Bill Horne, holding flowers donated by local business Faris Flowers, stands with Janet Lavine, who helped organize a recent outpouring of support from a local online community.
cery chains, etc. to my home,” Lavine said. Some wanted to contribute money. So Lavine set up a Venmo account. “It grew and grew!” she said. Even local businesses got in on the community project, donating flowers.
whelmed would be an understatement,” Lavine said. “He shed some tears, as did I. I told him how much he means to this community and he told me, quite simply, that he loves what he does and is so thankful for all of this. Even I was overwhelmed by everyone’s generosity.”
Giving gifts in a time of need Gifts in hand, Lavine soon returned to Bill Horne with gift cards, a basket full of treats and money for Bill to use as he pleases. “To say that Bill was over-
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Feeling gratitude in spite of COVID-19 With the pandemic looming, this past year, Horne has had to cut back his hours to only Saturday mornings, where the shop is now open from 8:00am until 12:00pm. Ron Parker opens the shop, these days, and Bill comes in later in the day to tackle repairs. “With my wife’s health issues, I simply could not expose myself, or her to this virus,” Horne said, recently. He noted he and his wife both have now received COVID-19 vaccines. They’re set to get their second doses, soon. As this pandemic does begin to pull away, it’s the recent goodwill from people like Lavine that is particularly uplifting Horne, though. “I still cannot believe what the Westborough community has done for my wife and I. Serving this community for the past forty- nine years has not felt like a job at all. I truly enjoy what I do,” he said. Hearing Horne’s appreciation, Janet Lavine has been responding with one goodhearted retort. “I told him he can’t retire,” she says.
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to provide these needed items. Washburn could not do the work alone; she has a small group of dedicated volunteers. It is with their help that she was recognized for donating over 213,000 items in 2020 to women in need and received the Silver Tampon Award. Transporting items statewide has been possible with her partnership with Westborough based Provision Ministry. “People are making it happen where the state cannot reach,” she said. “The problem is at the street level. People are doing unbelievable work.” She said being part of the organization has given her the opportunity to meet women and see the change you can make in someone’s life. Goals for 2021 Washburn will continue to raise awareness of the need and the mission of ISTG. She hopes to start applying for grants and seeking corporate support. That initiative will also include more community outreach, including high schools and college campuses. She said when people think
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about the need, especially women, it’s a moment of realization. Once COVID restrictions are lifted, she also will continue to work with Girl Scout troops, who can earn a badge for personal hygiene education and assistance with packing donations. Advocacy to make real change will be a priority. One area of change relates to the fact that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits do not currently cover the purchase of pads or tampons. In some states, these products are taxed. Collect locally, donate locally is the goal New and gently used bras, new underwear and hygiene wipes are collected too. “Bras are like gold,” Washburn said. “They are expensive, but you need a clean bra to
Tom Slicklen of Provision Ministry helps to deliver donations to Girls Inc. in Worcester.
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DEATHS Bissette, Robert formerly of Hudson Daley Jr., Ernest of Marlborough Dalgliesh, Ian of Northborough Downey, Michael of Hudson Flynn Sr., Lawrence of Shrewsbury Lafleur, Joanne of Marlborough Lento, Carol of Hudson McGuinn, Joseph formerly of Shrewsbury Munyon, Phyllis formerly of Northborough, Newey, Frederick of Worcester Sanchioni, Barbara of Westborough Sherman, Kenneth of Marlborough Siira, Dora of Marlborough Terp, Elizabeth of Northborough Trombetta, Terzo formerly of Hudson Wolkovich, Adam of Hudson
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WORCESTER - Frederick A. Newey, 88, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 27, 2 0 2 1 . He was the husband of M a r g a re t (Margie) R. Richard. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, Kerin J. Black and her husband Wayne of Southborough, Kristen J. Saulnier and her husband Brian of Blackstone, Frederick K. Newey and his wife Pamela of Pelham, N.H., and Kathe J. Coll and her husband Stephen of Northborough. He is also survived by Margie’s children, Donald C. Richard and his wife Kristi of Salem and Michael A. Richard of Worcester; his former wife, Jean-Marie Newey of Shrewsbury; and eight grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Phyllis Powell. Funeral services will be private. Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
BOYLSTON - Robert “Bob” Everett Brissette, 70, of Boylston, longtime Hudson resident and businessman, passed away unexpectedly at home on March 7, 2021. He leaves his beloved wife of 45 years, Robin J. (Parker) Brissette. In addition to his wife, Bob is also survived by his two loving sons, Blair R. Brissette and his wife Heather of Boylston and Ian M. Brissette of Metuchen, N.J., and two cherished grandchildren, Isabelle Brissette and Colin Brissette. Bob was born on Sept. 10, 1950 in Hudson, the only child of the late Everett F. and Mary (Griffin) Brissette. Bob was a Hudson High School graduate of the class of 1968, where he played hockey and was a member of the 1964-1965 hockey team, which was inducted to the Hudson High School Hall
of Fame. After graduating, Bob spent his early years working for his family’s business at Arcwood Corporation of Hudson, making hand-carved church furniture. He then joined Larkin Lumber Company where he was employed as an estimator. He later served as the president of the company, retiring after 37 years of dedicated service until the company closed in 2013. For the past seven years Bob owned and operated Larkin Custom Millwork with his son, Blair. Bob had been an active member of the Hudson community his entire life. As a business owner and supporter of the town he grew up in, he joined Hudson’s Business Improvement District, contributing funds for the improvement and beautification of downtown Hudson. He was also the past president of the Hudson Rotary Club. Above all, Bob was a devoted family man. He and Robin raised their two sons in a home built by Bob and his Dad in 1976 in the town of Boylston. They recently celebrated their 45th anniversary and were
looking forward to post-covid travel together. Bob’s greatest joy was watching his sons grow up and develop their own talents. Whether coaching T-Ball, Little League, or attending music performances or concerts, he was a constant presence. With the arrival of grandchildren, “Grampy’s” pride and devotion continued. He cherished their weekly visits, and on weekends in the spring and summer, he would happily travel between softball and little league fields to watch them play, no matter the weather or distance. Bob also loved hosting and preparing meals for large and small family cookouts and mealtimes throughout the year. He would often say that having the whole family at the house for holiday dinners and celebrations was a special joy for him. A graveside committal service was held March 10 at Forestvale Cemetery of Hudson. Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.
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Phyllis C. Munyon, 99 NORTHBOROUGH/BERLIN Phyllis C. Munyon of Lancaster, formerly a longtime resident of Berlin and Northborough, passed away peacefully at home on March 3, 2021. She was 99 years old. She was the loving wife of 79 years to Walter E. Munyon until his death in 2018. She is survived by her daughter, Marjorie Ivey of Locust Grove, Ga., and five sons, William Munyon and his wife Jeanie of Waller, Texas, Donald Munyon and his wife Jo-Ann of Bolton, James Munyon and his wife Cathy of Berlin, Robert Munyon and his wife Diane of Queensbury, N.Y., and Stephen Munyon and his wife Susan of Lancaster, with whom she resided. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 35 great-
grandchildren, 10 great-greatgrandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. A son, Dennis Munyon, and her nine siblings preceded her in death. Due to the current pandemic and gathering restrictions, a memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Hays Funeral Home of Northborough is assisting the Munyon family at this time.
Elizabeth Meyer Terp, 95 NORTHBOROUGH - Elizabeth Meyer Terp, 95, formerly of West Caldwell, N.J., died March 4, 2021 at the home of her daughter in Northborough. Bess is survived by her loving daughters, Christine Madsen and spouse Christine Fenno of Moretown, Vt. and Cynthia Sheldon and husband Robert J. Sheldon Jr. of Northborough;
sister, Joan Shannon and husband Thomas; four grandchildren, Jennifer Harris, Robert Sheldon III, Jes Sheldon, and Nathan Fenno; three great-grandchildren, Max, Ellie, and Maggie Harris; four nieces and a nephew; and numerous great-nieces and nephews. Her husband, Eugene Terp, passed paway in 2003 after 56 years of marriage. A memorial Mass and celebration of her life will be held in northern New Jersey when it is safe to hug one another. Local arrangements are under the direction of Hays Funeral Home of Northborough.
9, 2021 after years of struggling with substance use disorder. He was the beloved son of Edward P. and Kristine K. (Kelly) McGuinn. He was the brother of Julia R. (Nicholas) and Mary Grace McGuinn (Patrick). He leaves many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Eddie and Mary McGuinn and Bill and Jerry Kelly. Send hugs for Joseph P. “Joe” McGuinn Chiampa Funeral Home of Shrewsbury assisted the family with arrangements.
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Ian A. Dalgliesh, 34 NORTHBOROUGH - Ian Alexander Dalgliesh, 34, a lifelong resident of
WORCESTER - Joseph P. “Joe” McGuinn, 30, formerly of Shrewsbury, of Worcester, passed away peacefully at St. Vincent’s Hospital on March
Northborough and a talented artist, died on March 7, 2021 due to injuries sustained after being struck by a hit and run driver. Ian is survived by his parents, Ronald J. and Kathleen (Gibson) Dalgliesh of Northborough; his brother, Robin J. Dalgliesh of Northborough; his sister, Samantha G. Dalgliesh Bates of Boston; and his beloved nieces and nephews, Ashton, Juliet, Crew, Hunter and Violet Bates. He also leaves his aunts and uncles and numerous cousins in the Gibson and Dalgliesh families. Ian was preceded in death by his grandparents, Donald and Grace Gibson of Michigan and Thomas and Christine Dalgliesh of Scotland. Due to current Covid 19 pandemic restrictions, there are no public services planned for Ian. Hays Funeral Home of Northborough assisted with arrangements.
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Thursday, March 4 9:44 a.m. Route 9/South St. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris. Friday, March 5 5:45 p.m. Maple Ave. Preserve the peace. Sunday, March 7 6:07 p.m. Boston Tpke. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris. Monday, March 8 3:33 a.m. Boston Tpke. Larceny.
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An ambulance donated by the Rotary Club of Westborough that was also funded by a generous donation from Rotarian Nelson Ball and his wife, Sylvia Rotary Club | from page 38
heart for international work,” said former Westborough president Betsy Moquin, of Ball. More recently, the club helped purchase a fire truck that was driven from Galveston, TX back to Guatemala. Despite the truck being used, it made a world of difference for residents, potentially saving many lives. These trips have given travelers a better understanding of what life looks like in other countries where some services are not common and are often taken for granted in the U.S. Here, somebody responds immediately if we call for help. Many communities in Guatemala do not have the same luxury. Being gifted the ambulance and fire truck was what Yarzebski described as “a dream come true” for residents. The power of kindness While there may be miles between Westborough and Guatemala, Moquin recognized that doing something nice for others should not have limits. It also goes to show what good can come out of generosity. A Zoom call the Westborough Rotarians had with the Coatepeque-Colomba Rotary
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